- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Celebration of the Homegoing for Mrs. Lucinda Glanton Minnifield, Monday, January 12, 1987, 3:00 P.M., Springfield Baptist Church, Poplar Street, Hogansville, Georgia, Rev. E.R. Davis and Rev. Richard B. Lankford, Pastor, Officiating
- Date of Original:
- 1987-01-12
- Subject:
- African American women--Georgia--Hogansville--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Hogansville--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Hogansville---History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Hogansville--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Hogansville--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Hogansville--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Troup County, Hogansville, 33.17318, -84.91494
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Lucinda Glanton Minnifield. Birth date: December 16, 1923. Death date: January 9, 1987. Funeral date: January 12, 1987. Church: Springfield Baptist Church (Hogansville, 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: 369
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_minnifieldlucindaglanton19870112
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_minnifieldlucindaglanton19870112
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
Flower Bearers
Mother Board
Pall Bearers
Deacons and Friends
Arrangements Entrusted To:
THRASH & SONS FUNERAL HOME
117 West Main Street Hogansville . Georgia
Celebration Of The Homegoing
For
.Mrs. Lucinda Glanton Minnifield
Monday, January 12,
. 1987
3:00P.M.
Springfield Baptist Church
Poplar Street Hogansville, Georgia
Rev. E. R. D.avis and Rev . Richard B. Lankford, Pastor, Officiating
Obituary
The Lord and I walked side by side , leaving only two sets of foot print.'> in the sand. ahead in the distance I could see the pearly gate of heaven .
J took one last glance behind me wanting to remember all the foot steps I had taken through life . During this hard journey I could see only one
set of foot prints. Why? The Lord answered "my child , I was with you all through your travels . But along the most difficult paths I carried you.'.'
Mrs. Lucinda Glanton Minnifield was born December 16, 1923 in Troup County. Georgia to the late Mr . Arthur and Lucinda Glanton . She was the youngest of seven children. She departed this life Friday, January 9, 1987.
She joined the Springfield Baptist Church at an early age under the pastorage of the late Rev . W. C . Amos . She served 30 years as Director of Youth at Springfield Baptist Church , was an original member of the E. R . Davie Choir. and at the time of her death , a member of the Mother's Board . She was honored as Woman of the Year of Springfield Baptist Church on the 4th Sunday in September, 1986.
She was affiliated with the Atlanta Life Insurance Company for 34 years , where she served as an agent and later as supervisor of the Newnan District.
Mrs . Minnifield is survived by one brother, Mr. Isaac Glanton ; three sisters , Mrs . Louisa Sanders , Hogansville , Ga .; Mrs . Arvella Tur. nipseed , and Mrs . Mary J . Wade , Atlanta ; sister-in-law , Mrs . Annie R. Glanton ; two brothers-in-law , Mr . Emmett Sanders, Hogansville ; Mr . Paul Turnipseed . Atlanta ; one aunt, Mrs . Wedie Wilborn , Griffin , Ga .; one uncle , Mr. Austin Wilborn , Cleveland , 0 .; five nieces, three nephews, five great nieces , three great nephews . a number of cousins , a devoted frie nd . Mrs. J ennie Lou Morgan and a host of other relatives and friends.
He r life was full S he lived it we ll She cared, for all of us .
And though we weep , Because she 's gone
In God we put our trust .
To help us through This time of loss
And keep her memory fond
We all rejoice With pride and love Servant of God . we ll done!
--- Jean
Order Of Service
Processional Hymn . .. . .... . ..... . ... . ....... . .... . .. . . .. "Pass Me Not" Scripture Old Testament . ... ... . .... .. . ... . .. . . . ... Rev. H . L. Johnson New Testament .. . ....... . ....... .. .. . . . .. Rev. J . C . Jennings Prayer . ... . . . .. . .. : . . .. . . ....... ...... Rev. B. J . Johnson , Jr. Hymn .... . . ... ... . . ................ "Come Ye Disconsolate" Words of Comfort . . .. .. . . . . . ...... . . .. . ... .. . Rev . E. R. Davie Eulogy . .. .. .. . ...... .. ....... . ... . . Rev'. Richard B. Lankford Processional Interment ......... . .................. . .. Westview Cemetery
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Thanks
The Family of Mrs. Lucinda Glanton Minnifield wishes to thank their many friends for expressions of sympathy for sending cards . flowers , telephone calls . and other kindness expressed during their bereave ment.
---The Family