- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- [Funeral program for Gerry; Tilia; Tres'zamin Lewis; Tawanda; Trevon Riggins; Sellers, Jr.]
- Date of Original:
- 1900/2020
- Subject:
- African American women--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
African American men--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Atlanta---History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, 33.749, -84.38798
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Gerry; Tilia; Tres'zamin Lewis; Tawanda; Trevon Riggins; Sellers, Jr. Birth date: (not recorded). Death date: (not recorded). Funeral date: (not recorded). Church: (not recorded). 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.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder number: 46
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_rigginsgerrylewisjr-rigginstiliatawanda-sellerstreszamintrevon
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_rigginsgerrylewisjr-rigginstiliatawanda-sellerstreszamintrevon
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
Just Awhile Longer
Just awhile longer, Keep holding on, Let the sun shine brighter, Just a little more, You've got to keep living, You've got to get stronger, You'll one day understand, Time does heal, and family and friends will comfort you, Tell each other how much you love them, Let them know you're there for them, And keep holding on, just awhile longer. It's okay to cry, You can use each other's shoulder to lean on, God has patience to listen, If you need to talk, Whatever's necessary, If it means we'll be hopeful together, Just awhile longer.
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The family of the late Gerry L. Riggins , Jr., Tilia T. Riggins, and Tres'zamin Trevon Sellers extends our gratitude to each and everyone of you for the many kind and thoughtful expressions, gifts and sympathy extended during the loss of our lov~d ones.
The friendship and good will you have accorded us is worthy of our most sincere thanks. We, therefore, desire to express our appreciation of your confidence and we sincerely hope that our service has been in every way satisfactory and comforting to you.
Most respectively,
Hines Home of Funerals 595 West Lake Avenue, N.W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30318 404-792-2400 or 404-996-7963
MKO Graphics & Printers (404) 523-1560
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Wednesday, November 18, 1998 1:00 P.M.
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595 Westlake Avenue, Northwest Atlanta, Georgia
Minister Richard Sellers, Officiating The Reverend Larry Hill, Assisting
Gerry Lewis Riggins was born on November 1, 1991 to proud parents, Mr. Gerry Lewis Riggins, Sr. and Ms. Angel Sellers in Atlanta, Georgia.
He attended Ralph McGill Elementary School, where he became an honor student. Gerry was a little boy that everyone could fall in love with. He enjoyed playing video games and riding his bicycles.
Gerry departed this life on November 11, 1998. God sent his beloved angels to guide him home. He leaves to cherish his loving memory, a loving mother, Angel Sellers; father, Gerry Lewis Riggins, Sr.; one brother, Erick D. Sellers; one sister, Maria A. Sellers; grandparents, Johnnie Edna Sellers; one niece, Ericka Denise Sellers; thirteen aunts, seven uncles; sister-inlaw, Netta Bates; brother-in-law, lsiah Collins; and a host of cousins, other devoted relatives and friends.
Tilia Tawanda Riggins was born, January 3, 1993 to proud parents, Mr. Gerry Lewis Riggins, Sr. and Ms. Angel Sellers in Atlanta, Georgia.
She attended Ralph McGill Elementary School. Tilia was a child who tried hard in everything she did. She was loved by many. Tilia liked to dance, watch cartoons and talk to her friends.
Tilia departed this life on November 11, 1998. God sent his beloved angels to guide her home. She leaves to cherish her loving memory, a loving mother, Angel Sellers; father, Gerry Lewis Riggins, Sr.; one brother, Erick D. Sellers; one sister, Maria A. Sellers; grandparents, Johnnie and Edna Sellers; one niece, Ericka Denise Sellers; thirteen aunts, seven uncles; sister-in-law, Netta Bates; brother-in-law, lsiah Collins; and a host of cousins, other devoted relatives and friends.
Tres'zamin Trevon Sellers was born August 13, 1998 to proud parents, Ms. Angel Sellers and stepfather, Mr. Gerry Lewis Riggins, Sr. in Atlanta, Georgia.
Tres'zamin was a baby loved by his entire family. He was a happy baby loved by everyone who met him. He was full of smiles, and loved to be played with, and was always a good baby- never any trouble, easy to care for.
He will be greatly missed by everyone. Tres'zamin departed this life on November 11, 1998. God sent his beloved angels to bring him home. He leaves to cherish his loving memory, a loving mother, Angel Sellers; stepfather, Gerry Lewis Riggins, Sr.; one brother, Erick D. Sellers; one sister, Maria A. Sellers; grandparents, Johnnie and Edna Sellers; one niece, Ericka Denise Sellers; thirteen aunts, seven uncles; sister-in-law, Netta Bates; brother-in-law, lsiah Collins; and a host of cousins, other devoted relatives and friends.
Order oj c5ervice
MUSICAL PRELUDE
PROCESSIONAL
HYMN ..................... .... .............. ... .. ...... "Lean On Me"
SCRIPTURE: The Old Testament ... .... Pastor Darrell D. Elligan The True Light Baptist Church The New Testament ....... The Reverend Larry Hill Word of God Ministries
PRAYER ......................... The Reverend R. B. Sutton Dixie Hill First Baptist Church
SOLO ................................................ Crystal Burgess
REMARKS: (Two minutes, please) Mrs. Pearl Johnson, President The Dixie Hill Community Association Maria A. Sellers, Sister Erick D. Sellers, Brother
OBITUARY (Read Silently) ... ............... ...... Soft Music
EULOGY ................. .............. Minister Richard Sellers
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
RECESSIONAL ........... .... .. ..... ....... ... ... ''Lean On Me"
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Lincoln Memorial Cemetery 2275 Simpson Road, Northwest
Atlanta, Georgia
Dinner will be served after the Committal Service at The True Light Baptist Church, 47Anderson Avenue, Northwest, Atlanta, Georgia