~/o;ia/ ____________________________________ The Stewardess Board Craig Clark Timothy Hunnicutt Bernard Johnson Jared Holborough Garnett Clark Roderick Clark The Merriweather Family acknowledges with profound appreciation the many expressions of kindness, love and support given in this time of grief. The family found solace and comfort from each visit, call, gift, act of assistance and prayer. May God bless you richly. Celebr a ting a<'Wi= S~Q.lliomJ; (ius 'ID~ll's Jlfuneral ~'Jim. 1315 Gus Thornhill Jr. Drive East Point, Georgia 30344 404-768-2993-4 Fax 404-763-2154 Tuesday, March 22, 2016 1:00 p.m. 81f;;[!m;d~~ ~~ 1319 Holcomb Avenue East Point, Georgia 30344 The Reverend Chekibe Holman Pastor & Officiating The Reverend Vandy C. Simmson Eulogist ~~~e~~~------------- Lucile Merriweather was born March 26, 1938 at Grady Memorial Hospital to the late Annie M. Camp Pinson (stepfather, Birdet) and Thomas L. Morrow (father) in Atlanta, Georgia. She attended school in Palmetto, Georgia and South Fulton High School in East Point, Georgia. Later in life she met Mr. Lawrence Merriweather (who preceded her in death). This union was blessed with three daughters, Teresa Merriweather, Stephanie Gregory and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest (Rhonda) Wilder. Lucile Merriweather was employed for 30 years with Owen Illinois until retirement. She was a world traveler who had a passion for baking and gardening. She also possessed a special spirit that made you feel right at home. She left a lasting impression on everyone. Lucile is survived by her three daughters, Teresa Merriweather, Stephanie Gregory and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest (Rhonda) Wilder; five grandchildren, Ernest Wilder IV (Valerie), Mya Wilder, Anthony L. Gregory, Jr., Christopher L. Williams and Noah D. Gregory; four great grandchildren, Lawrence D. Wilder, Mason J. Wilder, Maryiah Yarbough and Ma-Kiya Yarbough; brothers and sisters, Thomas Morrow, David Morrow (Mamie) and Billie Lovett; brother-in-law, Bennie Lovett; a special daughter, Tina Sewell; a special son, Rev. C.J. Hollimon; the Merriweather, Hunnicutt and Camp families; and a host of other family and friends. Desiderata Go Placidly Amid The Noise & Haste, Remember What Peace There May Be In Silence. As far as possible without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly & clearly; listen to others, even the dull & the ignorant, they too have their story. Avoid loud & aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit. Ifyou compare yourselfto others; you may become vain & bitter, for there will always be greater & lesser persons than yourself Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career; however humble, it is a real possession in the changingfortunes oftime. Exercise caution in your business affairs; for the world is full of trickery. But let not this blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals & everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself Especially do notfeign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face ofall aridity & disenchantment, it is as perennial as the grass. Take kindly the counsel ofthe years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength ofspirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourselfwith imaginings. Many fears are born offatigue & loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself You are a child ofthe universe; no less than the trees & stars, you have a right to be here. Whether or not it is clear to you, the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore; be at peace with God, whatever you conceive him to be. Whatever your labours & aspirations; in the noisy confusion oflife, keep peace with your soul. With all its sham, drudgery & broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be Careful. Strive to be happy. The Reverend Chekibe Holman Officiating Prelude Processional Celebration in Song Elizabeth Beasley Scripture Readings: Old Testament . ~:s ci~ \d.\ Reverend C.J. Hollimon New Testament ) ~~\ ~ 5 ~~6 Reverend David Morrow Prayer of Comfort Bishop Aaron Lackey Celebration in Song Christopher L. Williams Remarks: (Three Minutes, Please) Reverend H.E. Terrell, Church Marian Swann, Friend Thomas Morrow, Family Earl Holborough, Family Obituary (Read Silently) Celebration in Song Eulogy ~~- \\~1'\. ~\c' ~~ l'J't'G Acknowledgement Yolanda Bowens Reverend Vandy C. Simmons Gus Thornhill's Staff Committal Recessional Postlude ~ ~tePIJleWI College Park Cemetery 3600 North Adams Street College Park, Georgia 30337 rr:!J{;padt New Grant Chapel A.M.E. Church Fellowship Hall 1319 Holcomb Avenue East Point, Georgia 30344 ~ule _________________________________