PALLBEARERS 
 
Donald Kelley 
 
Harold Scarborough 
 
Aurelious Jermaine Kelley 
 
Mike King 
 
Earl Denson 
 
Marcus Hill 
 
Greg Wade 
 
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HOMEGOING SERVICES 
 
FoR 
 
CHRISTINE MATHIS PURNELL 
 
1938 
 
2007 
 
I expect to pass 
 
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Through this world but once. Any good thing, therefore, 
 
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That I can do or any kindness I can show to any fellow human being 
 
Let me do it now. 
 
Let me not defer 
 
Nor neglect it; 
 
For I shall not pass 
 
This way again. 
 
IN APPRECIATION . 
Words cannot begin to express our appreciation for your prayers, words of consolation, cards and many other forms of kindness. Your support has sustained us through these trying times and we will never  I forget it. Special thanks to Tamera's, the Best Soul 
Food in Town. Special thanks to the caregivers , 
Sheridan Bums and Ms. Alma Taylor. May God bless each and everyone of you for your thoughtfulness. 
The Purnell & Bronner Families 
Services Entrusted To 
BENTLEY & SONS FUNERAL HOME 
271 4 Montpelier Avenue Macon, Georgia 31 204 
(478) 742-0952 
 
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SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 2007 -1:00 P.M.- 
C. J. BENTLEY & SoNs CENTREPLEX II 1039 Shurling Drive -Macon, Georgia- 
MINISTER JOHNNY BILLINGSLEA 
-Officiating- 
 
 OBITUARY 
"To everything there is a season, and a time to 
every purpose under the heaven." 
Ecclesiastes 3: 1 
Ms. Christine Mathis Purnell known to others as "Chris" was born in Macon, Georgia on July 4, 1938 to Annie Willie Mathis. She was a student at M. M. Burdell where she went to Hudson High and graduated from Ballard Hudson. She joined Union Baptist Church at an early age where she sang in the choir and taught Sunday School. In her past-time, she loved the judges shows. She was a loving mother and grandmother. 
Surviving to cherish her living memories: Son, Stevie Purnell (Debra) ; daughter, Deborah Purnell Bronner (Matthew); grandchildren, Eric Bronner, Matthew Bronner, Jr., Stevie Purnell, Jr., Jarret Purnell and Cornelius Purnell; great grandchildren, Le'Irez Hill, Asli Bronner and Eric 
Parks; a host of cousins and friends. 
 
CELEBRATING You 
 
"Dear Mother and Grandmother," We're all assembled 
We've come to honor you 
To share sweet recollections And express our gratitude You were a great example Of the best way one can live Your generous, loving spirit 
Was the greatest gift that you could give 
And we knew that we were. privileged 
To know someone as dear 
You shared our lives, both the good and bad Our true friend throughout the years You took each day and challenge 
Exactly as it came 
Your spirit remained steadfast Life couldn't make you change Quite often we would marvel At the determination found in you How much we'll miss your courage 
And your fearless attitude! We know that you 'll continue To be the incredible soul you are And though we cannot see you We trust you'II never be far 
Because a soul so special 
Can never truly go away Christine you will forever be in our hearts 
each and every day 
 
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By: Matthew Bronner, Jr. 
 
ORDER OF SERVICE 
Musical Prelude .......................... Esther Riley Processional ................................. Last Glance Solo ........................................... Willie Morris Scriptures: Old Testament .......... ... Rev. Dewayne Franklin New Testament ........ Minister Richard Tharpe Solo ....................................... Richard Tharpe Prayer .................................... James Manson Expressions .. .... ............... ... Burnette Holmes Eulogy .. ............. Minister Johnny Billingslea Recessional 
INTERMENT 
Woodlawn Memorial Park Macon, Georgia 
REPAST Family and friends will return to 
Centreplex II for dinner.