Celebration of Life And Loving Memory of (1/WRJe~~<@~~ 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 ~MIDJe~~<@~~ 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 While in worship service, we ask that you put all electronic devices on VIBRATE or SILENT and refrain from taking photographs and videos as well. Thank you for your cooperation. ~onalb- Wrimhl 4'Nortuaru, ~nt. 1876 Second Avenue Decatur, Georgia, 30032 Service By Professionals