- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Celebration of Life for Ida Maude Wolfe Ross, Sunrise: May 28, 1920 - Sunset: May 22, 2015, Thursday, the Twenty-eighth of May, Two Thousand Fifteen, Warren Memorial United Methodist Church, 181 Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard, S.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30314, Rev. Dr. Wimbley Hale, Jr., Eulogist, Rev. Donald K. Reed, Sr., Senior Pastor, Offciating
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2015-05-28
- Subject:
- African American women--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 Ida Maude Wolfe Ross. Birth date: March 1, 1949. Death date: November 6, 2015. Funeral date: November 12, 2015. Church: Mansfield United Methodist Church (Mansfield, 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_rossidamaudewolfe20150528
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_rossidamaudewolfe20150528
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
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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 his call, I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day to laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way. !found the peace at the close ofday.
Ifmy parting has left a void, then fill it with rememberedjoys,
a friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss. Oh yes, these things I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times ofsorrow. I wish you the sunshine oftomorrow.
My life has been full, I savored much, Goodfriends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief Don't lengthen it now with ~ndue grief
Lift up your hearts, and peace to thee. God wanted me now, He set me free.
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PRELUDE
"Sweet, Sweet Spirit"
David Stills, Organist
PROCESSIONAL
"For All the Saints"
GREETING
Reverend Donald K. Reed, Sr.
HYMN OF CELEBRATION
"My Hope is Built"
Hymn No. 368 UMH
SCRIPTURES
Old Testament- Psalm 23 New Testament -John 14:1-6
Reverend Dr. Vincent Miller Retired Elder ofthe United Methodist Church
Reverend Dr. Michael Stinson Senior Pastor, Bethel United Methodist Church
PRAYER SOLO
"Precious Lord"
Reverend Donald K. Reed, Sr. Nancy Bishop
REFLECTIONS (three minutes please)
Dr. Pearlie Craft Dove, Friend Dr. Icey Johnson, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Gay-linn E. Gatewood-Jasho, Clark Atlanta University Michael A. Ross, Sr., Son The Grandchildren
Dr. Dana Ross Michael A. Ross, Jr. Jasmine Mosley Edward F. Mosley, III
LIGHTING OF CANDLE OF REMEMBRANCE
The Grandchildren
CELEBRATION IN SONG
"It Is Well With My Soul" Reverend Donald K. Reed, Sr.
WORDS OF COMFORT
Reverend Dr. Wimbley Hale, Jr. Senior Pastor, Andrews Chapel UMC Jonesboro
MUSICAL REFLECTION
David Stills, Organist
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Reverend Donald K. Reed, Sr.
RECESSIONAL
"When We All Get to Heaven"
David Stills, Organist
You are invited to attend the repastfollowing the interment and partake in a celebratory birthday cake in Ida Maude Wolfe Ross' honor and memory.
Ida Maude Wolfe Ross was born on May 28, 1920 in Clayton County, Georgia. She was the fifth child and first daughter of nine children born to John Thomas Wolfe, an itinerate minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and Madie Jones Wolfe, a domestic worker. She attended elementary school in Fairburn and primary and secondary schools in Covington, Ga. Ida graduated from Booker T. Washington High School, Atlanta, Ga. in 1936. Ida continued her education at the then Clark University and graduated in 1940 with a major in home economics and minors in education and biology. She later earned a Master's Degree in Education Administration in 1963 from the then Atlanta University.
Ida married Woodrow Ross in 1946 while he was serving as an officer in the US Army. After
they married, she lived and traveled throughout the United
States and also extensively traveled throughout Europe while
living in Germany. Her career as an educator spanned over 45
years from Brooks County, Ga. to Landstudhl, Germany. She
taught on both the elementary and high school levels at Brooks
County Training School and Washington High School, E. C.
Clement and Walter White Elementary Schools of Atlanta,
Frederick Douglass High
School, Lawton, Okla-
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Elementary School in
Germany. She ended her
career with the Atlanta
Public School System as an
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During her marriage of 44 years and raising four of her five children, one who predeceased her, Janet Payne, and one, Brenda Ross, who was born deceased, Ida was a hands on mother and supportive wife. Ida loved her four children and would support them endlessly and without hesitation. Her goal in life was to give them every opportunity to develop their potential by providing educational enrichment opportunities, participating in school PTAs and other school extracurricular activities. Ida always had a big heart and big smile and was willing to help anyone in need. Always mindful of her humble upbringing, she always tried to support those who were trying to better themselves. She was an avid bridge player and a member of the - - - - - - - - - - - - I I Jabberwocks Bridge Club.
Having had a father as a United Methodist Minister and raised in the Methodist Church, Ida was an active member of the church until her illness. She was the first minority to hold
an elected office in the newly integrated Georgia Methodist Youth Conference and early on served as a Sunday school teacher. She was an active member of Warren Memorial United Methodist Church, Atlanta, Ga. for over sixty years. Ida was a member of the Wesleyans of the United Methodist Women and the Sanctuary Choir, chaired the Pastor-Parrish Relations Board and for three years chaired the Warren Memorial Church Anniversary Committee among other Church related activities.
Ida found time to be active in her community, sorority and in her alumni association. She served as a board member for the Phyllis Wheatley YWCA and the Asbury-Epworth Towers Senior Citizens Home in Atlanta. Ida was a life member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and served as Basileus of Kappa Omega Chapter, Atlanta graduate chapter from 1971 to 1973. Ida held many positions locally and nationally including International Chairperson of the Honorary Awards Committee under former Supreme Basileus, the late Dr. Mary Shy Scott. She attended all sorority conferences and post Boule travel excursions. She enjoyed having her family attend many of the Sorority events. Last year, Ida celebrated 75 years in the - - - - - - Sorority becoming a Diamond Soror.
As an active Clark Atlanta University (formerly Atlanta University and Clark College) alumna, Ida held almost every office of the Clark Atlanta University Alumni Atlanta Chapter including, secretary, treasurer, and president and chaired most committees including the Clark Atlanta University Alumni "May Weekend". At the national - - - - - - - - - 1 1 level she served as the Financial Secretary and the Vice President for the Undergraduate School, Clark Atlanta University Alumni Association. Ida sponsored the Clark Atlanta University Jazz Orchestra and the Philharmonic Society's tour performance travels as well as traveled with the Orchestra and Choir. In 1992, Ida was a founding member of the Clark Atlanta University Guild whose mission is to award scholarships to students who matriculate in the performing or visual arts. For her service, she was awarded the NAFEO Distinguished Alumni Award in 1993. In 2001, Clark Atlanta University awarded her the AIAC/UNCF outstanding alumna award. For her outstanding community work and commitment to the education of youth, Ida was appointed to the City of Atlanta community task force committees and received numerous service awards from civic organizations as well as from Clark Atlanta University students who received her financial support and to whom Ida was a mentor, counselor and friend.
Ida departed this life on Friday, May 22, 2015. She leaves to mourn her passing three children, Barbara Howard, Michael Ross (Marie), Jane Mosley, a brother, Roy Wolfe (Elise), four grandchildren, Dana Ross, Michael Ross Jr., Jasmine Mosley and Edward Mosley III, nieces, Brenda Wolfe, Rolise Broadnax (Larry), Lynette Wolfe, one nephew, Clyde Gaylord, III, a sister in law, Henrietta Wolfe, and a host of cousins, great-nieces, great-nephews, and friends.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
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The Wesleyans of Warren Memorial United Methodist Women
Warren Memorial United Methodist Men
Dr. Wiley Bolden Rudolph Cohen, Sr.
Dr. Elridge McMillan
Huley B. Dodson, Sr. Dr. Frank Johnson
Our mother and grandmother gave us unconditional love and served as our finest example of a life lived to serve the Lord and in service to others. The family would like to thank each and everyone for the prayers, support and words of comfort during her passing. Special thanks to the following caregivers for their kindness and love shown to our mother and grandmother: J oannie Cooper and Alison Evans
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