- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- In Loving Memory of the Life of a "Precious Sister", Gloria Jean Phillips, Sunrise November 17, 1954, Sunset January 2, 2012, The Greater Travelers Rest Baptist Church, The House of Hope, 4650 Flat Shoals Parkway, Decatur, GA 30034, E. Dewey Smith, Jr., Pastor/teacher, Minister Devon Ward, Officiating, Minister Reginald Sharpe, Eulogist
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2012-01-07
- Subject:
- African American women--Georgia--Roswell--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Roswell--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Roswell--History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Roswell--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Roswell--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Roswell--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, DeKalb County, Decatur, 33.77483, -84.29631
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Gloria Jean Phillips. Birth date: January 21, 1987. Death date: March 27, 2008. Funeral date: April 1, 2008. Church: Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church (Roswell, 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_phillipsgloriajean20120107
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_phillipsgloriajean20120107
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 2 pages
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
fJJie rzime 1fas Come
The time has come for me to leave you, but don't you dare be sad.
I've shared my life with family andfriends, In the precious time that I had.
I'm headed to a better place now, I'm so happy, be reassured.
Remember the dinners on Thanksgiving and Christmas, when
We told each other why we were so thanliful, that was really good.
The time we spent was so special to me, I'm gone now, but you must continue on.
Don't be sad or hang your head, I'm in a better place you see.
Rejoice, praise, sing and dance,
This place called Heaven, is the place I want to be.
,....,Author Unknown
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Nieces ofGloria Jean Phillips
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The Mothers and Deacons ' Wives of The Greater Travelers Rest Baptist Church
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Nephews ofGloria Jean Phillips
Honorary a>a{[6earers
The Deacons of The Greater Travelers Rest Baptist Church
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The family ofthe late Gloria Jean Phillips extends sincere thanks to our dear friends for the kind expressions shown us at the passing ofour loved one. We will always remember and cherish your love, prayers, e-mail messages, telephone
calls, cards and courtesies. Just knowing that you care has been a huge source ofcomfort for us. May God continue to richly bless you all.
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Mr. and Mrs. She/bert (Kathy) Gaines and Family Caregivers/ Extended Family.
"Professional Services Entrusted To"
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1876 Second Avenue Decatur, Georgia 30032
(404) 371-0772
In Loving Memory ofthe Life ofA "Precious Sister"
(J[oria Jean Pfii[fips
Sunrise
Sunset ~ ~~
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November 17,1954
January 2, 2012
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Saturday, January 7, 2012 ~ \'v5
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10:00 a.m.
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The Greater Travelers Rest Baptist Church
~The House ofHope~ .. ~
4650 Flat Shoals Parkway ~ ~
Decatur,
GA
30034
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S"? E. Dewey Smith, Jr., Pastor/ eacher
Minister Devon Ward, Officiating
Minister Reginald Sharpe, Eulogist
06ituary
Gloria Jean Phillips was born on November 17,
1954, in Jenkins County, Millen, GA. Her parents were the late George Phillips, Sr. and the late Dora Bell Farley Phillips. Gloria peacefully transitioned on Monday, January 2, 2012, at Dekalb Medical Hospital.
She received her education in the school systems of Jenkins and Dekalb Counties. At an early age, Gloria united with the Williams Grove Baptist Church in Millen, GA. Her work world began after relocating from Millen to Decatur, GA. Her job status consisted of a combination of Dekalb County/State of Georgia workshops, with a current assignment at Dekalb Enterprise.
"Sugar," as she was affectionately known, was an avid television and movie watcher. She loved the cooking shows, especially Paula Deen. She also enjoyed the company of her friends and co-workers at Dekalb Enterprise.
Gloria leaves to cherish her memory, seven sisters and four brothers, Sarah Phillips Davis, Decatur, GA, Henrietta (Paul) Harper, Jr., Decatur, GA, George (Vivian) Phillips, Jr., Detroit, MI. , Melvin (Sharon) Phillips, Decatur, GA, Annie Phillips Jackson (Anne), Decatur, GA, Ola Phillips Petty (Dent), Decatur, GA, Janice E. Phillips, Decatur, GA, Robert (Lisa) Phillips, Decatur, GA, Catherine Phillips, Millen, GA, Vernon (Mae Frances) Phillips, Millen~ GA, Geraldine (Raymond) Scott, Statesboro, GA; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.
Order ofService
THE PRELUDE........ .... .............................Musician
THE PROCESSIONAL .......... ~ ...G.T.R.B.C. Praise Team "Sweet, Sweet Spirit"
THE SELECTION....................G.T.R.B.C. Praise Team
THE SCRIPTURE READINGS: OLD TESTAMENT......... .Reverend William E. Flippin, Jr.
St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church NEW TESTAMENT.............. ...Reverend James Robinson
Beulah Baptist Church
THE PRAYER............................Pastor Clyde Conerly
THE SOLO ....................................Mr. Greg Kirkland
THE OBITUARY (Silent Reading)
THE REFLECTIONS (Two Minutes Please) Mrs. Janet Hawkins DeKalb Community Board Residential Mgr. Mrs. Gloria H. Wright I Family Member
THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS...Mrs. Dorothy H. Jenkins
THE SELECTION....................G.T.R.B.C. Praise Team
THE EULOGY.................. Minister Reginald Sharpe, Jr.
THE RECESSIONAL...........................GTRBC Praise Team "Soon and Very Soon "
Her Earthly Place of Rest: Kennedy Memorial Gardens 2500 River Road I Ellenwood, GA 30294