- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Celebration of Life, Mrs. Patricia Carter Mitchell, "Ma Pat", Earthly Beginning: November 9, 1949, Heavenly Departure: july 30, 2011, Saturday,August 6, 2011 11:00 a.m., Springfield Baptist Church, Conyers, Georgia, Pastor Eric W. Lee, Sr., Eulogist
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2011-08-06
- Subject:
- African American women--Georgia--Conyers--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Conyers--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Conyers--History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Conyers--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Conyers--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Conyers--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Rockdale County, Conyers, 33.66761, -84.01769
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Patricia Carter Mitchell. Birth date: August 1, 1910. Death date: (not recorded). Funeral date: November 7, 1996. Church: Fort Hill Cemetery. 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.
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_mitchellpatriciacarter20110806
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_mitchellpatriciacarter20110806
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
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Acknowledgments
In times like this, it is difficult to find the words to express the kindness and support we feel for all ofyou who have strengthened and embraced us with your sincere love and your caring hearts. With assurance, your love and thoughtfulness through cards, emails, texts, phone calls, visits, and prayers were well accepted and invaluable during our time ofgrief May God continue to shine His grace upon you.
~ The Family~
Repast Springfield Activity Center Springfield Baptist Church
Conyers, Georgia
Funeral Arrangements Entrusted to:
Young Funeral Home, Inc.
129 W Washi ngton Street
3106 West Street
Monroe, Georgia, 30655
Covi ngton, Georgia, 30014
(770) 267-2642
(770) 786-2944
Springfield Baptist Church
Conyers, Georgia
Pastor Eric W. Lee, Sr., Eulogist
Obituary
On November 9, 1949, the late Mr. & Mrs. Rillious (Addie Joe Reed) Fuller were blessed with the birth of a beautiful baby daughter whom they named Patricia Ann.
"Ma Pat", as she was so affectionately known by her family and friends, embraced life with zeal. As a single mother she worked diligently to raise her five (5) children; although it was an environment of humble beginnings, her love and God's grace always abound. Her message was clear and unwavering. She would often say, "You are not better than anyone and no one is better than you. You are all equal in God's sight". She would conclude in saying, "Know that your present situation does not define who you are or where you are going. It's your work ethic, how you treat people and your love for God that will sustain."
She did not let the pressures of being a single parent prevent her from imparting Christian values in the lives of her children and grandchildren. Ma Pat taught that the cornerstones of life lie in loyalty, love of God and family, trust, respect, integrity, and honesty; her children are the fruits of her labor and evidence of God's faithfulness.
You could often find Ma Pat running up and down the football field, cheering during a basketball game, or sharing words of wisdom to all she encountered. Let us not forget her savvy dance moves.
A lifelong member of Murray CME church, she served as a trustee. In addition, she diligently served as an usher for numerous years greeting all who entered with her infectious smile.
Ma Pat will forever remain in our hearts and all who encounter us will undoubtedly feel God's presence because she left her legacy of love in all her children. She is survived by her husband: Willie Z. Mitchell, Sr.; children: Timothy L. (Khiem) Reed, Willie ''Jake" (Vinita) Reed, Karen (Deon) Gibbs, Dennis "Dale" (Tracey) Carter and Peggy M. Carter; step-son: Willie Z. Mitchell, Jr.; 21 grandchildren: Quindarious, Jordan, Nigel, Jaevin, Jake Jr., Shanquencia, Kamarrie, Jazmine, Olivia (Destinie), Lydia, DeAngelo, Britt, Laslo, Timothy, Alexis, Dale, Olivia, Sir, Daylan, Joshua and Danae; sisters: Linda (Gregory) Eubanks and Rosemary (Lewis, Jr.) Ruff; brothers: Charlie Fuller, Richard Fuller, Phillip Fuller, Sr., and Gregory Fuller; sisters & brothers-in-law: Larice, Addie, Elise, Althaea, Jerry, Rosse, Larry, Joe, Bernard, Ray and Raymond Mitchell; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and special friends.
Order ofService
Processional Selection ................................................ Voices of Worship Scripture:
Old Testament ..................... Reverend James Collins New Testament ..................... Reverend Horace Head Prayer of Comfort ...................... Bishop Milton Holston Solo .................................................... Mr. Tommy Gregory Reflection .................. Reverend Willie Smith (Friend) Family Tribute .... ( Viewing of Video).... Shermeia Dixon Selection ................................................ Voices of Worship Eulogy .......................................... Pastor Eric W. Lee, Sr. Acknowledgment ..................................................... Family Committal Benediction Recessional