Celebration of Life and Loving Memory of Sister Annie Mae Champion Morrow, Sunrise November 3, 1934, Sunset January 31, 2013, Wednesday February 6, 2013, 1:00 o'clock pm, Donald Trimble Mortuary, Inc., 1876 Second Avenue, Decatur, Georgia

Celebration of Life

And Loving Memory of

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Sunrise November 3, 1934

Sunset January 31, 2013

Wednesday February 6, 2013 1:00 o'clock pm
Donald Trimble Mortuary, Inc. 1876 Second Avenue Decatur, Georgia

Friday February 8, 2013 12:00 noon
Friendship Missionary Baptist Church 3400 Beatties Ford Road Charlotte, NC

Obituary for Mrs. Annie Mae Champion Morrow
November 3, 1934- January 31,2013
Mrs. Annie Mae Champion Morrow was born in Washington (Wilkes County), Georgia to Leonard Alexander Champion and Ardesar Jackson Champion. The oldest of three children, one brother and one sister. She attended elementary school and graduated from Washington - Wilkes High School as the salutatorian in 1953. She graduated from Albany State College in Albany, GA, with a major in Elementary Education with a minor in Home Economics. While at Albany State College, she participated in Sunday School, the Drama Club, and joined the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.
After graduation from college, Mrs. Annie C. Morrow secured a teaching job in Tignall, GA (Wilkes County, GA). She taught fifth grade, sang in the faculty choir, and assisted the chef in planning the school menus, and ordering of the food for the school cafeteria.
In 1957, Miss Annie Mae Champion married her husband. Mr. William Hall Morrow, Sr. of Charlotte, NC. They were married at the home church (New Salem Baptist) in Washington, GA. At the end of that school term, Mrs. Annie Morrow took maternity leave to have her first baby (Mary Ardesar) in September 1958. Mrs. Morrow went back to work in the spring of 1959, and worked one more school term before moving to Charlotte, NC. Her second child (Ramona Anne) was born in Charlotte in 1961. Her third child (Yulanda Loretta) was born in Charlotte in 1965. She returned to work during the spring of 1966 in Clover, SC. The fourth child, a son (William Jr) was born one week before Christmas in 1966. Mrs. Morrow became a full-time homemaker, until her fifth child (LeeNard Champion) was born in 1970.
After LeeNard was born, Mrs. Annie C. Morrow worked in the grocery store owned by Mr. and Mrs. William Morrow, Sr. (the 50 -50 Food Center in the Smallwood Community of Charlotte, NC). Mrs. Morrow continued to work in the family owned grocery store until LeeNard became of school age. She decided to return to work as a school teacher in Monroe, NC for the next 10 year s in Special Education. After receiving a Master's Degree in Special Education, Mrs. Morrow taught school in Charlotte for the next 10 years. While in the Charlotte Mecklenburg School System, Mrs. Morrow served as department chairperson. She also became involved in Special Olympics, both in and out of the state of NC. Mrs. Morrow was an active member of the Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC and served as a deaconess until her relocation to Atlanta, GA in 2003. She continued to attend various church services while living in Atlanta with her son William Jr. and her daughter Mary.
Mrs. Annie Mae Champion Morrow thoroughly enjoyed her teaching career, and retired after more than 30 years of service. During retirement, Mr. and Mrs. Morrow became known as world travelers. They traveled throughout the United States, South America, South Africa, Japan, China, and Asia. Just prior to their trip to Australia, both Mr. and Mrs. Morrow began to have a decline in their health. They were relocated to Atlanta, GA in 2003 by their oldest daughter, Dr. Mary Morrow Sutton to Big Bethel Village in southwest Atlanta. Mrs. Morrow transferred to the Traditions Nursing Home in Lithonia, GAin 2011 . Mrs. Morrow enjoyed seeing three of her five children get married. She has been blessed with eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Mrs. Morrow enjoyed teaching, sewing, cooking, traveling, and mentoring of children and young adults. Mrs. Annie Mae Champion Morrow (affectionately known as "Goodness") had a warm and loving spirit and touched many lives. She always encouraged others to "do the best that you can do."
Mrs. Morrow was preceded in death by her daughter, Miss Ramona Anne Morrow in 1985; her husband, Mr. William Hall Morrow, Sr. in 2007; and her son, Mr. William Hall Morrow, Jr. in 2012. Mrs. Annie Mae Champion Morrow leaves to cherish loving memories two daughters, Dr. Mary Ardesar Morrow Sutton (Frederick) of Atlanta, and Mrs. Yulanda Loretta Morrow Nchege (Onyeka) of Charlotte; one son, Mr. LeeNard Champion Morrow of Charlotte; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Lena Reid Morrow (Atlanta); one brother, Mr. Leonard Alexander Champion, Jr (Clethel) of Washington, GA; one sister, Mrs. Sallie Victoria Champion Brisbon ofNew York; God -children, Ms. Juanita Johnson of Decatur, GA; Mrs. Mary M. Welch (Lawrence) of Charlotte; Mr. Jerome Morrow (Beverly) of Charlotte; Mrs. Tamara W. Richardson (Michael) of Greensboro, NC; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors, relatives, and friends.

Memorial & Celebration of Life for

Prelude

1 p.m. Memorial Celebration -- 1876 Second Avenue -- Decatur, Georgia -February 6, 2013
ORDER OF Celebration
Piano/Organ Medley

Celebration Organizer

Ms. Melisandre Browning

Processional

Family and Friends

Song Selection

Rev. Howard

Scriptures

Old Testament Rev. Reynolds New Testament Rev. Lockett

Prayer

Evangelist Sandi Collins

Song Selection

Mrs. Clethel Champion

Reflections

"My Wonderful Journey"

Family and Friends (2 minutes each please)

Song Selection

Ms. Gayl Turner

Reading of Obituary

Mrs. Sharon Gay

Words of Comfort

Rev. Alvin Harris

Song Selection

Mr. Willie Woodard

Expressions of Gratitude

Ms. Melisandre Browning

Donald Trimble Mortuary Staff

Recessional

Celebration of Life In Loving Memory of
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Prelude

11 a.m. Family Hour ~ 12 Noon Service of Celebration ~ 3400 Beatties Ford Road ~ February 8, 2013
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Hymn Medley

Invocation

Ministerial Staff

Hymn of Affirmation # 385

The Solid Rock

Choir and Congregation

Scriptural Readings

The Reverend Harold Lockett, D. Min. Priest and Pastor, St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Decatur, GA

Old Testament: Psalm 121

New Testament: I Corinthians 13

Prayer of C,omfort

Reverend Steven K. Ellington Pastor, Love Fellowship Church, Atlanta, GA

Selection #148

How Great Thou Art

Choir and Congregation

Reflections (3 minutes, please)

Sis. Linda Kennedy Attorney Pamela Hunter Bro. Walter "Buck" Kennedy

Acknowledgements

Sis. Doretha L. Leak

Obituary (read silently)

Selection #377

It Is Well With My Soul

Choir and Congregation

Eulogy

Rev. J.R. Covington, Jr.

Recessional Hymn #373

Standing On The Promises

Choir and Congregation

Committal

Interment

Beatties Ford Memorial Garden

Benediction

Pall Bearers Deacons Council Brotherhood

Flower Bearers Philip and Phoebe New Perspectives

Acknowledgements
We could never adequately thank you for the many expressions of love, kindness and sympathy you have shown through cards, calls, prayers, visits and words ofencouragement. Friendship, you are 'family' and we love you for loving us, especially during this time. Your varied expressions have blessed and comforted us and we sincerely thank all who have supported and encouraged us. We pray God's richest blessings upon you and request that you continue to pray for us as we adjust.
The Family ofSis. Annie Mae Champion Morrow

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