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Linda Richardson 
 
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L loving, loyal, laudable, 
"Lo, I am with you always, even unto the end ofthe world. "- Matthew 28:20 
 
I interesting, illuminating smile, 
"In aU things give thanks for this is the will ofGod in Christ Jesus"- I Thess. 5:18 
 
N neat, nice, nails always perfect, 
''Nothing can separate us from the love ofGod"- Romans 8:39 
 
D doer, dependable, darling, dear, 
"Darkness is past and the true light now shineth. " - I John 2:8 
 
A appreciative, appreciated, always above-board, 
''And the ransomed ofthe Lord shaD return and come 
to Zion with songs and everlastingjoy and gladness and sorrow 
and sighing shaD.flee away."- Isaiah 35:10 
 
 R regal, richly blessed, right relationship with God, 
"Rejoice in Thy Salvation " - I Samuel2:1 
I inspiring, inquiring mind, immaculate, 
''I wiD be their God, and they shaD be mypeople "- Ezekiel37:2 7 
C Christian, committed, comfortable, cherished, 
"Cast your burdens upon the Lord and he shall sustain thee"Psalm55:22 
H helping, honest, home-builder, harmonious, 
"we have a House not built with hands, eternal in the heavens"2 Corinthians 5:I 
A attractive, accepting, ardent in prayer, 
''And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes and there shall be no more death . " - Rev. 21:4 
R robust laughter, rare jewel, 
"Restfrom your labors"- Rev. I4:13 
D dear, devoted in faith 
"Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart. "- Psalm 119 : 2 
S scheduler, serious, solid as a rock, 
"the Spirit itselfheareth witness ofour spirit, that we are the children ofGod" - Romans 8:16 
0 orderly, original, observer, obedient, 
"0 grave where is thou victory?..... Thanks be to God which giveth us the victory through our Lord Christ jesus"I Corinthians 15:54 
N noble, natural, nourisher, noteworthy friend. 
''Now thanks be unto God which always causeth us to triumph in Christ. "- 2 Corinthians 2:14 
Gwendolyn Campbell 
 
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JLinba 3fean l\itbatb~on was born in Shiloh, Georgia on 
September 26, 1952 to the parents of the Reverend Eddie L. Mahone of Woodbury, Georgia and Mrs. Fannie Mae Mahone of Union City, Georgia. She was the eldest daughter of her four siblings, where one preceded her in death. 
Linda received her early childhood training in Harris County and Talbot County School System. She completed her high school education from Booker T. Washington High School, graduating with honors. 
While her work experiences were many, Linda worked in the Insurance industry for over twenty-five years. She worked with Continental Insurance Company for twenty years and was recently employed with Auto-Owners Insurance Company as an Underwriter Specialist. 
Linda's zeal and love for the Lord and her family was truly evident to all who knew her. She became a devoted member of Central United Methodist Church in the early 1970's where her service to God took root and flourished. Linda faithfully served in numerous ministry areas, such as the Young Adults, Health and Welfare, Council on Ministries, Staff and Pastor Relations, Women's Choir and Worship, just to name a few. For all who knew Linda, she was greatly respected and appreciated for her attention to details and her enthusiastic spirit for doing everything "just right"- a quality she has passed on to her daughters. 
 
 Linda was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who put the needs of her family before her own. She was always there to congratulate in the accomplishments of her family and friends and to give encouragement whenever needed. 
As a young woman, she married Renard Richardson and both were blessed with two lovely daughters, Tangela Demetrius and Aquaria Lajuania. 
Linda Jean Richardson departed this life on September 2, 2001. 
Linda's vivacity will long endure. Her smile, her words, her organizational adeptness, her meticulous ways and her perseverance, remains with those she leaves behind: a caring husband and friend, Renard; two daughters, Tangela Richardson of Randallstown, Maryland; Aquaria Richardson-Smith (Marshall); goddaughter, Ms. Mignon Kittler; three grandchildren, Kai Brittany, Marshall Renard and Hunter Reine; her parents, the Reverend Eddie L. Mahone of Woodbury, Georgia and Ms. Fannie Mae Mahone of Union City, Georgia; one brother and one sister, the Reverend Carlton Mahone, Sr. of Fitzgerald, Georgia and Ms. Marinda Harris of Union City, Georgia; her father in law, Carl Mason of Atlanta; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and a host of relatives and devoted friends. 
 
 Linda 
In the midst of your grief, you probably feel, Your lives couldn't possibly be any tougher. 
I know how much you all love Linda, It would've been even more painful, To continue daily watching her suffer. 
This is the second time in a month, A loved one has gone on to eternity. I can imagine Big Mama saying to Jesus, "Since there's no suffering here in heaven, please let my granddaughter join me." 
Certainly, you're going to miss her terribly, Years from now, you'll still cry. 
But if you believe in guardian angels, You must realize when you need her most, 
Her spirit will be hovering dose by. 
Physically, she was a strikingly beautiful woman, But many other fine qualities she also possessed. She was loving, strong, independent, and compassionate. 
Those of you whose lives she touched, Should definitely consider yourselves blessed. 
Her journey down life's highway was too brief, Which makes it even harder to let go. Trust that God never makes a mistake, He, like you, loves her so. 
Delois Mahone September 5, 2001 
 
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'ORGAN PRELUDE 
PROCESSIONAL......... "Goin' Up Yonder".. ...arr. Walter Hawkins 
HYMN OF PRAISE... "We'll Understand It Better By and By"..# 525 THE PRAYER.................................Reverend Frederick R. Gray 
Pastor, Central United Methodist Church, Atlanta, Georgia THE SCRIPTURE 
The Old Testament...........Proverbs 31:10-12, 25-31 Reverend Carlton Mahone, brother Holsey Chapel C.M.E, Fitzgerald, Georgia The New Testament.............2 Corinthians 4: 16-5:7 Reverend Cynthia V. Vaughn, Associate Pastor Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church, Atlanta, GA 
WORSHIP THROUGH MUSIC ...............................Mass Choir 
THE TRIBUTES (three minutes).........Ms. Joyce Carr, Family Friend Reverend Robert Manley, Former Church Member Ms. Modestine Parker, Friend Ms. Jeannette Wilson, Church Member and Friend Ms. Yvonne Walker, Friend 
SOLO....................... "I Love The Lord"..........Ms. Susan Gibson 
THE EULOGY...............................ReverendJoseph L. Crawford, Senior Associate Director, United Methodist Church North Georgia Conference 
MEDITATION MEDLEY......................................... ~Precious Lord" "He Knows Just How Much We Can Bear" "We Shall Behold Him" 
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.........Kai B. Richardson, granddaughter 
RECESSIONAL...... "Goin' Up Yonder"........ ...arr. Walter Hawkins 
Jfnterment We~tbtew QI:emeterp 
1680 Westview Drive, S.W, Adanta, Georgia 
(Following the Interment, friends are welcome to join the family at the church for a Repast.) 
 
 Jtallbearers 
 
Mr. Curtis Bailey Mr. Benjamin Duncan 
Mr. Derrick Evans Mr. Anthony Harris, Jr. 
 
Mr. Brandon Harris Mr. Carlton Mahone, Jr. Mr. Gilbert Marshall Mr. Larry Marshall 
 
~onorarp Jtallbearers 
Mr. Marshall E. Smith, Jr. Master Marshall Renard Smith 
Mr. Matt Beard Mr. Frank Weaver 
jflotuer Jiearers 
Former Young Adults Fellowship Communion Stewards 
 
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Miss Kai Brittany Richardson Miss Hunter Reine Smith Ms. Charlotte Thornton Ms. LaKeisha Clark-Willis 
 
~cknowlebgements 
In the midst of sorrow, our cup truly overfloweth as we gratefully acknowledge the love and concern 
you have so freely shared with us. Our Family is deeply appreciative of your many kind acts of love and sympathy shown 
during this period of bereavement. May God bless each of you. The Family 
 
I MURRAY BROTHERS 
FUNERAL HOME, INC. 
Cascade Chap~l 
(404) 349 .. 3000 
1199 Utoy Spring~ Road, SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30331