- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Brother Gunzell Norah Homegoing Celebration , Sunrise 2, 24, 1942, Sunset 5, 26, 2016, Tuesday, May 31, 2016, Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Fortson, Georgia, Service, 12:00 Noon, Officiating, Dr. David L. Thomas
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2016-05-31
- Subject:
- African American men--Georgia--Fortson--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Fortson--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Fortson---History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Fortson--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Fortson--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Fortson--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Muscogee County, Fortson, 32.60708, -84.93715
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Gunzell Norah. Birth date: April 12, 1945. Death date: July 30, 2007. Funeral date: August 4, 2007. Church: Tabernacle Baptist Church (Atlanta, 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.
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_norahgunzell20160531
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_norahgunzell20160531
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 2 pages
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
I'm Free
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free
I'm following the path God has laid you see. I took His hand when I heard him call I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day To laugh, to love, to work, to play. Tasks left undone must stay that way I found that peace at the close of day
If my parting has left a void Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss Oh yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with .times of sorrow I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life 's 'been full, I savored much Good friends, good times, a loved one 's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your hearts and peace to thee
God wanted me now; He set me free.
Acknowledgement ..
The Family of Gunzell Norah expresses profound appreciation for every gesture of kindness extended in any form during this time of sorrow. May you, your family, and loved ones be blessed for your kindness and compassiOn.
Brother Gunzell Norah Homegoing Celebration
Sunrise
2,24,1942
Sunset
5,26,2016
Tuesday May 31, 2016 Mt. Olive Baptist Church
Fortson, Georgia
Service
12:00 Noon
Officiating Dr. David L. Thomas
Obituary
Gunzell Norah was born February 24, 1942 to the late Tommie T. and Mary L. Farley Norah.
Brother Norah has been ill for an extended period. He held on for his wife and family through his trying illness. 11God will not put no more on you, than you bear." Early Thursday morning, May 26, 2016 at 4:00 a.m., God took his child home to play in God's heavenly orchestra.
Brother Norah was a graduate of Spencer High School, Columbus Georgia. His love for music took him far in his talents. He was a nationally well known musician. He loved playing all types of music on his B~ organ and keyboard.
For Years, Brother Norah was a member and Minister of Music of St. Matthew Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia, Rev. Jimmie Smith, Pastor. He returned to the Columbus area and began 16 years of faithful services as the Minister of Music for Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Fortson, Georgia, Dr. David L. Thomas, Pastor.
Brother Norah was the co-founder of his wife's gospel group, 11Minister Chris and the Disciples" for over 7 years. He was also a member of the Five Trumpets which he played the keyboard and organ.
Brother Norah loved music. When he wasn't playing and thinking music, he loved spending time with his wife, whom he loved dearly, and his children, sisters, brother, grandchildren, nephews and nieces. He also loved tinklebel.
In addition to his parents, Brother Norah was preceded in death by his son, Jamal Norah and a brother, Tommy Norah.
Left to cherish his memories, his wife of 13 years, Christine (Chris) Norah, his children, Twyla Sanders (Coach Robert), Tony G. Norah, Danyelle Norah, Craig Taylor (Angela), Johnathan Frazier (Donjoli), Christopher Frazier (Michelle), 15 grandchildren, three Sisters, Gracie Norah-Parkman, Mildred Norah- Crawford, and Patricia A. Norah, one brother, Donald Norah (Ora), a sister-In-Law, Betty Norah and a host of great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
Brother Norah will be missed by his soft spoken voice and caring heart. Rest on baby. You are now at home. I Love you, your wife.
Order of Service
Processional
..
Musical PreIude----------------------------------------------------------:;.----------Choir
Prayer of Comfort ----------------------------Assistant Pastor, Henry M. Hudson
Selection ~---------------Five Trumpets
Scriptures
Old Testament ---------------------------Pastor Linda Johnson
New Testament
Rev. Patrick Bittl
------------~----------------
Solo -------------------------------Pastor'Johnathan Frazier
Tribute as a father Tribute as a tJrother Family Resolution_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Sister Beverly Hardaway
Musical Tribute---------------------------Sister Patricia Norah
Acknowledgements _ _ _ _ _ _ _Progressive Funeral Home, Inc.
Life of Brother Gunzell Norah___ (Please Read In Silence... Soft Music)
Selection________________Five Trumpets
Eulogy_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Doctor David L. Thomas
Repass immediately in the church Fellowship hall
Final Arrangements Entrusted to: Progressive Funeral Home, Inc. Bobby J. Davis Manager 4235 St. Mary's Road
Columbus, Georgia 31907