God sazv the road was getting rough The hills hard to climb He gently closed her loving eyes And whispered, "Peace Be Thine." Rest On PALL_BEARRRSS Alphonsa Harris Jr. Demon Green Ronald Harris Kenneth Stephens James Hill Bruce Travis FLORAL ATINDANTS Women's Missionary Society Lay Organization ACKNO\\fLE,DGMENTS Perhaps you sent a lovely card, or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent a floral piece, if so we saw it there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest word, as any friend could say, Perhaps you were not there at alt just thought of us that day, Whatever you did to console our hearts, We thank you so much, whatever the part. May God bless you. The.Marion Family Th e New Standard In Funeral Service 232 1 Ca nd ler Road Decatur, Georg ia 30032 (404 ) 284-9100 1\ (efeliration of{i_fC for mrs~ mettg1liis ntlare{ene marion SUNRISE : November 24, 1923 SUNSET: November 1, 1999 Saturday, November 6, 1999 - 1:00 P.M.- Aman6a J1~yer lLJlLf. ([fiurcfi 2477 Wfiiteb 3llHH ioa6 .IDecatur, $A The Reverend Nicolene Durham, Pastor Officiating OBITUA.RY Son1e 75 years ago, God ignited a light that emanated from The late Mr. Jin1my Williams and The late Mrs. Hattie :tviae Logue- Williams of Sandersville, Georgia. This light was to shine in the life of one whom her parents named Memphis Marelene Williatns. Growing up in Sandersville, Georgia, many significant events took place in her life; A Foundation, A Salvation, A Career and A Love. From the public schools of Washington County, she received her elementary and high school education. She became a member of He:nderson Grove A. M. E. Church where she met her Savior and Lord and began her walk in Christian Stewardship. She touched lives as an Educator (the oldest and most respe-cted profession of that time) teaching English. Finally, she united in marriage to Mr. Alex ~v1arion and to this union thev had one son. Thev relocated to Atlanta where .I "' she was crrtployed at the Rushton Company until she retired. Nurtured in the African Methodist Episcopal Church from birth, upon rnoving to i\tlanta1 sh2 became a n1ember of f\tnanda Flipper A. M. E. Church vvhere she faithfully served for some 50+ years. Her service included membership in the Iv1issionary Society, The Lay Organization, Trustee of the Church. Church Treasurer, Usher Board and Stewardess. In addition to her local church service, she served faithfully on the Area and Conference Branch Levels of the Lay ()rganization. Mrs. 1viarion possessed an abiding interest in people and found joy in serving the Lord. She was endowed with a loving, tender, caring and sharing heari: with a magnetic charming personality. She is preceded in death by her husband Mr. Alex Marion, t:hrce brothers The:rman .V/illian1s, Hemy \tVillian1s, Twillie Williams and one sister I-Iattie Pearl Howell. She is survived by her heart, and only son Rev. Jeffery A. IY1arion (Athens) and a foster daughter Benita G. Hill (Atlunta); two God-daughters Mrs. Mich~lle Cade (Atlanta) and L'Tanya Mon..nyeen Moore (Atlanta); one brother 1\1r. A. D. \tVilliams (Sandersz,illie); one brother-in-law Rev. L. T. Howell (Atlanta) and three sisters-in-law, Susie Mae Williams (Sandersville), Ollie Williams (Atlanta) and Christine Williams (Sandersville); 3 grandchildren and 4 great~ grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and numerous relatives and m?ny, many friends. A CLBRATION OF LlF FOR MRS. MEMPHIS MARLNE MARION THE PRELUDE THE PROCESSIONAL THE CHOIR....................................."One Day At A Time" rriE PRA):ER................................... The Reverend John Green Sr. THE SCRIPTURE READING.............. . The Old Testament, Psalm 27........ The Reverend )oh..11. Green Jr. The Neu.J Testanzent, I Corinthians 15:51-58 ~ The Reverend Alphonsa Harris Sr. TI-n~ 1v1USICAL TRIBUTE ...... L'Tanya :tv1onnyeen Moore ((~ad-Daughter) THE \'VORDS OF COMFORT ...... Rev. George Moore Sr. (Former Pastor) THE CHOIR p ~ THE REMARKS: (Three .minutes) l\1rs. Bertha Smith (Ard Place/Argus Circle Community) Rev . Darius Harris (New Jerusalem Baptist Church (Athens) 1\irs.Wanetta Patton (Atlanta-North GA Conference Branch Missionary Society) ~1rs. Kassondra Alexand~r (Atlanta-North GA Conference Branch Lay) Mrs. Leavolia White (Amanda Flipper A.M.E. Church) Ivl~s. N2ttie 1\.1ae Levvis-Moore (Extended Family) ~~~I~~jJ5ta$~ilently) A ~~~I~~~;; .L'Tanya Monnyeen ~1oore (God-Daughter) THE EULOGY ........................... Rev. Jeffery A. r~arion, (Son) New Jerusalem Baptist Church, Pastor THE ACI