- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Celebration of Life for Mrs. Helen Teresa Horne Lawson, Sunrise: July 5, 1935, Sunset: May 8, 2012, Saturday, May 12, 2012, 11:00 AM, Bowen United Methodist Church, 211 Arthur Langford Jr. Place, SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30315, Rev. Dr. Aubrey Thompson, Pastor
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2012-05-12
- Subject:
- African American women--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, 33.749, -84.38798
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Helen Teresa Horne Lawson. Birth date: July 5, 1935. Death date: May 8, 2012. Funeral date: May 12, 2012. Church: Bowen United Methodist Church (Atlanta, Ga.). The Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection is a project of the Digital Library of Georgia in association with the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History as part of Georgia HomePLACE. The project is supported with federal LSTA funds administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Georgia Public Library Service, a unit of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder number: 204
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_lawsonhelenteresahorne20120512
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_lawsonhelenteresahorne20120512
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 2 pages
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
Sunrise: July 5, 1935
Sunset: May 8, 2012
Saturday, May 12, 2012 -11 :OOAM-
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211 Arthur Langford Jr. Place, SW Atlanta, Georgia 30315
Rev. Dr. Aubrey Thompson, Pastor
Helen Teresa Horne Lawson was the youngest child born to the late Lee Andrew and Queen Esther Horne. Her eldest sibling preceded her in death in addition to her husband of 51 years, Cecil. Helen was reared in a home where everyone worshipped at Zion Baptist Church faithfully. Helen received her education at Henderson High School and Atlanta Area Technical School (for Certified Nursing Assistant).
Helen met Cecil Lawson, also of Jackson, and were married January 25, 1958. This union produced five children: Arlecia Lawson Battle (Ron, Sr.), Cecil Lamar
Lawson (Samariah), Timothy Karl Lawson, Ronald Kent Lawson, Sr., and Prisca Lynn Lawson. Helen had one son, Rev. Robert Tyrone Horne, prior to her
marriage to Cecil.
After marrying Cecil, they moved to Atlanta to start their life. Helen worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for the Jewish Home until1985. As a family, Cecil and Helen attended Bowen United Methodist Church. Helen ultimately became a member of Macedonia Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. St. John Clark (cousin). Helen served faithfully on the Usher Board until her death.
Helen enjoyed life to the fullest. She enjoyed meeting people, sewing, crocheting, traveling, playing bingo and dominos.
In addition to her six children, she leaves to cherish and honor her sweet memories are two siblings: Mr. George Robert Horne (Freddie Mae), Cleveland, OH, and Mrs. Effie Lillian White, Jackson, GA. Grandchildren: Relisha S. Howard,
Quonisha Butler, Jeralyn Horne, Ronald D. Battle, Jr., Kevin C. Battle, Shakevia J. Lawson, Ronald K. Lawson, Jr., Rodney J. Lawson, Roslin J. Lawson, and Natasha R.
Arrington. Great-Grandchildren: Zayriah Horne, Zy'lora Butler, Bryce S. Malone, Kaniah Butler, Elijah Lawson, Chance Butler, Atiyana Lawson, Kamryn Lawson, and Chandler St. Germain. Sisters in-law: Ms. Arvella Taylor, Cincinnati, OH, Ms. Mary T. Hunter, McDonough, GA; and Ms. Virginia Lawson, Jackson, GA. Brothers in-law: Mr. June Lawson (Corrine), Youngstown, OH, Mr. Winston Lawson (Juanita), Warner Robbins, Mr. Charles Lawson (Jackie), Jackson, GA, and Mr. Nathaniel Lawson (Cheryl), Pensacola, FL. Several nieces, nephews, cousins and two devoted best friends, Mrs. Marion Potts and Mrs. Sally Harkness.
Rev. Dr. Aubrey Thompson ,..., Presiding
Processional .................................................................................................................................................. 11 Mama" Call to Worship ..................................................................................................... Rev. Dr. Aubrey Thompson
Senior Pastor, Bowen United Methodist Church Prayer.............................................................................................................................. Reverend Chuck Barlow
Mount Carmel Baptist Church
Selection ..............................................11Total Praise"....................................... United Voices of Bowen
The Holy Scriptures Old Testament...................................................................................... Reverend Leon Matthews Senior Pastor, First Lithonia United Methodist Church
New Testament............................................................... Reverend Contrico Smith (Nephew) Pastor, Break Through Church
Tributes ..................................................................................................... Reverend Robert Horne, Elder Son Macedonia Baptist Church Usher Board Family and Friends
Selection ...........................................110rder My Steps" ................................... United Voices of Bowen Ophelia Dargan ,..., Soloist
Eulogy ........................................................................................................................... Reverend Daniel Dickson Senior Pastor, Macedonia Baptist Church
Acknowledgements .............................................................................. Lewis Sims and Son Funeral Home Recessional .................................................................................................................................................... 1/Mama"
Jackson City Cemetery Jackson, Georgia
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Bowen United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall
Whose love can equal the love of a mother Whose devotion, so loyal and true Who suffers so much for the joys of another who works with such pleasure as mother, for you.
You hail with delight the friendships of others' you revel in love of the sweetheart you've won yet where can you find a friendship like mothers unbroken till death calls and life's
work is done.
Grandsons and Nephews
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Nieces and Goddaughters
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The family of Helen Teresa Horne Lawson wishes to express our heartfelt appreciation to all that have offered prayers, cards, visits, calls and other acts of kindness. Our hearts are filled with gratitude for the many thoughtful expressions given to us as we celebrate the life and mem9ry of our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. Additionally, we would like to thank the American Kidney Foundation, Davita Dialysis Center (Forest Park), Macedonia Baptist Church Family, Bowen United Methodist Church Family, Open Word Christian Ministry Church Family, Wheat Street Baptist Church Family, and Clayton County Board of Education Family for their love and support.
Lewis Sims and Son Funeral Home
263 N Mckibben Street Jackson, GA 30233
To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven:
A time to be born, And a time to die; A time to plant, And a time to pluck what is planted;
A time to kill, And a time to heal; A time to break down, And a time to build up;
A time to weep, And a time to laugh; A time to mourn, And a time to dance; A time to cast away stones, And a time to gather stones; A time to embrace, And a time to refrain from embracing;
A time to gain, And a time to lose; A time to keep, And a time to throw away;
A time to tear, And a time to sew; A time to keep silence, And a time to speak;
A time to love, And a time to hate; A time of war, And a time of peace. What profit has the worker from that in which he labors? I have seen the God-given task with which the sons
of men are to be occupied. He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also He has put eternity in their hearts, except that no one can find out the work that God does from beginning to end.
(Ecclesiastes 3:1-11 - NKJV)