The Home Going Service in Celebration of the Life of Evangelist Ramona E. Rymer, D.D., Sunrise: February 1, 1935 - Sunset: January 10, 2014, Covington Drive Church of God of Prophecy, January 25, 2014 at 12:00 PM, Officiating Minister: Bishop Winston Gardner, Church of God of Prophecy C-5 Hoffman, February 1, 2014 at 10:00 AM, Officiating Minister: Bishop Kenneth Benjamin

SUNRISE

SUNSET

FEBRUARY 01, 1935 - JANUARY 10, 2014

CO\riNGTON DRI\rE CHl~ RCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY .J ~\NLA_ RY 25 2014 @ 12:00Pl\I
OFFICIATING l\IINISTER: BISI-IOP 'YINSTON G .ARDNER

CHl~RCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY C-5 HOFFl\l.AN FEBl~l~1\RY 01, 2014 @ 10:00Al\I
0}-,FICI.A.TING l\IINSTER: BISHOP Ii:ENNETI-I BENJ.Al\IIN

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Samuel R. Rymer Jr.1 - St. Thomas, USVI
Rudel E. Rymer2 - Arcola, TX Raymond A. Rymer3 - Arcola, TX
Severi no(And rea )6,
Kadence Cudjoe4, Shamiyah Paterson1, Juliana Mayas, Sheriya Moodys Lauren Severino6, Darrion Parrishs, Mia Severino6, Ella Rymer4
Daughters-in-laws
Shirley Rymer1, Ann Marie Rymer4, Shelia Rymers, Iris Rymer6
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Sisters
Van ita AB Reedy- Providence, Rl Rosalyn Brewster- Providence, Rl
Sisters-1 n-Laws Mildred Hodge- Atlanta, GA

Rose Marie Pasc

Julius Ca

Nephews 1 Ralph Brewster, Melvin

ey Brewster, Gregory

Special Friends Alice Morris, Ivy Lightner, Franklin & Peggy Penn, Sonia Stewart
Pallbearers Samuel Rymer Jr., Rudel Rymer, Raymond Rymer, Roy Rymer, Rodney Rymer Sr., Reu
Honorary Pallbearers Julius John, Jimmy Fields, Angel Vanterpool, Julius Carty,
Randolph Brewster, William Paschal

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COVINGTON DRIVE CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY, Decatur, Georgia
January 25, 2014, 12:00PM
Processional ......................................................... (Please stand) ................................................................................

Opening Prayer ......................................... Bishop Winston Gardner (House of Praise International, Carrolton, GA)

Ring Ceremony ......... ....................................................................................... .................................... ... ... ..................

Worship songs ......................................................................... ........... .........................................................................

Words of encouragement ...................................................................................... Bishop Van Sullivan (Atlanta, GA)

Special Song ...............................

da Rymer (Granddaughter- Houston, TX)

Special congregational So

Musical tribute ...... Scripture Reading.

an Davis ( East Sunnyside COGOP- Houston, TX)
tie (Atlanta, GA) & Alcea

r- Orlando, FL)

Eulogy .. .. .. .. ..... Song .................

-Providence, Rl)

Message .......... ..

............ Bishop Winston Gardner

Recessionai .......................................................................Song: Soon and Very Soon We Are Going To See the King

Note: Please meet and greet the family at the repast, which will be held following this service at the Unity Event Center, located on 3550 Clarkston Industrial Blvd, Ste F, Clarkston, GA
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CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY C-5 HOFFMAN, St. Thomas VI
February 1, 2014, 10:00AM
Processional. ........................................................ (Please stand) ................................................................................. Opening Prayer....................................................Bishop Kenneth Benjamin (COGOP 5-C Hoffman- StThomas, VI ) Ring Ceremony ............................................................................................................................................................ Worship songs ............................................................................................................Sister Thomas (St. Thomas, VI) Words of encouragement .............. ............ Special Song ................... .. Special congregation
.................................. Ingrid Hutchinson (StThomas, VI)

Words of encou

COGOP-Houston, TX) OP-Houston, TX)

Eulogy ........

urch -Providence, Rl)

Song ............ .

.................... Shirley Rymer (Daughter-in-Law- St. Thomas, USVI)

Message ........... .

..................................... Bishop Kenneth Benjamin GOP 5-C Hoffman- St. Thomas, USVI)

Recessional ....................................................................... Song: Soon and Very Soon We Are Going To See the King

Note: (To those attending service in Georgia and the Virgin Islands) The Viewing will be held at the Davis Funeral Home on January 31, 2014 from 5pm to 7pm

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WHEN WE ALL GET TO HEAVEN
Sing the wondrous love of Jesus, Sing His mercy and His grace; In the mansions bright and blessed He'll be prayer for us a place.
When we all get to heaven, What a day of rejoicing that will be! When we all see Jesus, We will sing and shout the victory!
While we walk the pilgrim pathway, Clouds will overspread the sky; But when trav'ling days are over, Not a shadow, not a sigh.
Trusting, serving Just one glimpse Will the toils Qf

And, Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight, The clouds be rolled back as a scroll; The Trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend, Even so, it is well with my soul.
IN THE SWEET BY AND BY
There's a land that is fairer then day, And by faith we can see it afar; For the Father waits over the way To prepare us a dwelling place there.
In the sweet by and by, We shall meet on the beautiful shore;
the sweet by and by, 1meet on that beautiful shore.
We shall sing on that beautiful shore llloc1i011s songs of the blessed; our spirits shall sorrow no more,
Not a sigh for the blessing of rest.

IT
Though Satan should buffet, Though trials should come, Let this blest assurance control, That Christ has regarded my helpless estate, And hath shed his own blood for my soul. My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought! My sin, not in part but the whole, Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more, Praise the Lord, praise The Lord, 0 my soul!

Some glad
I'll fly away; To a home on~~~~~-. I'll fly away

I'll fly away,

lory

I'll fly away; (in the morning)

When I die, Hallelujah by-and-by

I'll fly away.

When the shadows of life have gone, I'll fly away; Like a bird from prison bars has flown , I'll fly away.

Just a few more weary days and then, I'll fly away; To a land where joy shall never end, I'll fly away.

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WHEN THE ROLL IS CALLED UP YONDER
When the trumpet of the Lord shall sound, and time shall be no more, And the morning breaks, eternal, bright and fair; When the saved of earth shall gather over on the other shore, And the roll is called up yonder, I'll be there.
When the roll is called up yonder, When the roll is called up yonder, When the roll is called up yonder, When the roll is called up yonder, I'll be there.
On that bright and cloudless mornn1g Christ shaJ 1rise, And the glory of His When His chosen ones the skies, And the roll is cal
done, And the roll is

SHALL GATHER AT THE RIVER
Shall we gather at the river, Where the bright angel feet have trod, With its crystal tide forever Flowing by the throne of God?
Yes, we'll gather at the river, The beautiful, the beautiful river; Gather with the saints at the river That flows by the throne of God.
On the margin of the river, Washing up its silver spray,
will talk and worship ever, happy golden day.
Ere we reach the shining river, ~'erv burden down; our spirits wilJ deliver,
And provide a robe and crown.

Oh what On that happy Oh what glory, Hallelujah When we meet our blessed Savior in the skies.
Seems that now I almost see, all the sainted dead, Rising for the jubilee, that is just ahead; In the twinkling of an eye, changed with them to be All the living saints to fly, to that jubilee.
When with all that heavenly host, we begin to sing Singing in the Holy Ghost, how they heavens will ring, Millions there will join the song, with them we shall be Praising Christ through ages long, heavens jubilee

w, Where I'm going?
If anybody ask you, Where I'm going Where I'm going soon
I'm goin' up yonder, I'm goin' up yonder I'm goin' up yonder, To be with my Lord
I can take the pain, The heartaches they bring The comfort in knowing, I'll soon be gone
As God gives me grace, I'll run this race Until I see my Savior, Face to face
I'm goin' up yonder, I'm goin' up yonder I'm goin' up yonder, To be with my Lord
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These three years and six months have been difficult and trying

to say the least. Since mom was diagnosed with cancer and

subsequently suffered a stroke, it has caused a great amount of

anxiety. Maintaining a vigilance of prayer, seasoned with hope

that mom would not succumb to this illness has taken a toll

especially after receiving calls which indicated she was losing

her battle for life.

However, during this time, God allowed me to see His

plan. God gave time for a harmonious change to take place

throughout our family. Although difficulties were present, what

seemed to be labor went through a metamorphosis from labor to

a labor of love. These three years and six months

me time to grow closer to my

all

closer than we've ever been

relationship my mother

sickness. It gave me

endearment , "My

traveling to see her

sons this seemed

for my brothers

care of mother

Mom, I know that God is well pleased with His good and faithful servant. I will always miss your laughter and the many things that you taught me. You have touched many lives and left a lasting legacy. The lesson that you taught me that will always stay with me is that, "anything that is worth doing is worth doing well". With all my LOVE Rudel E. Rymer2
Tribute You gave yourself and freely you gave your love. You nPr~p,,prfr1 where most would have surrendered. you covered
your prayers and tears. Mom forever I will love you souls meet again.
Raymond A. Rymer
God for a mother like you. Dad raised us to be men, always remember you say that you called your sons'
I believe that God was honoring that we have been blessed
I want to thank you for your I will now take up the mantle God in prayer daily. So rest
your reward for all your

Samuel R

world, you will always be

Tribute to my
I am honored to be able to pay tribute to my Mother in Law, Mom Rymer. My message to my husband Jay (Sam), and my brothers Rudel, Raymond, Roy, Rodney and Reuben (Leon) is to say thank you for sharing Mom. She was a fire and brimstone preacher who didn't mince words. Her ultimate goal in life was to make sure that all her sons would make it to heaven. Mom had a generous and welcoming spirit and accepted my family as her family. I will miss her dearly but I will not grieve for her as though I have no hope (1 Thessalonians 13-14). Mom exemplified the true essence of the "French Weed" (an actual weed that is very hard to get rid of) and proof that God has the final say! In 2010 when Mom was diagnosed, the doctors gave her months to live, but God.... ! So excuse me while I get my praise on. I have an attitude of gratitude! Thank you Lord! Shirley R. Rymer

My Tribute What more could I say? Heaven is much sweeter with you there. Our lives were bonded together with unchanging love, unity and a great ministry. We were soul mates and I shall think of you as I strive to finish my race and stay faithful in the ministry. Our heavenly Father did not see fit for us to leave together but He has promised to strengthen, uphold and be with me to the end. So you be watching for my coming because one day I will enter one of those Pearly Gates. Mona, oh how I miss you, but at the same time I am happy because all your cares are passed and you are home at last. Enjoy your well earned rest. You have fought a good fight, you have finished your race and you have kept the faith. Wear your crown and be for me, for I will be there too.
Affectionately, Mommy Vanita

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Tribute to my sister Ramona
I love my sister. I will always remember her as my third mom. I am grateful for her taking me to the Virgin Island when I needed to get away. When she came to Rhode Island I was glad that she was able to spend time with me. She was always thoughtful of my wellbeing and health. I will miss her greatly, but I look forward to meeting her with the rest of the family who have gone on before me. Rosalyn Brewster

(Aunt) Evangelist Ramona E. Rymer:

Make a Joyful shout to the Lord, all you land! Serve the lord

with gladness; come before his pre

with s

that the Lord, he is God; it is

has

we ourselves; we are

pasture. Enter into His

courts with praise.

For the Lord is

Tribute to the Samuel, Rudel, Raymond, Roy, Rodney and Leon Rymer; It is with sadden and broken hearts that we are sorry about your loss. The passing of your mother has no doubt left a void in your lives no one can fill but God, who is our refuge and strength in times like these. Take comfort in the fact that earthly loss is heavenly gain, as those who live in Christ will die in him. We believe this holds true in the loss of your beloved mother, gone from this life to a new and glorious life where she will never die. Again our warmest condolences; be of good courage and he shall strengthen your hearts. Your cousins, James, Peggy, Wade, and Sybil

that no one

without j

work toward

was one of my biggest

supporters. She encouraged me when the challenges I faced

were overwhelming. She never let me forget that no matter

what I accomplished it would mean nothing unless I had

God in my life. Although I was unable to share that I had

accomplished my goal before she passed I know she would

have been proud of me. Most important I know she would

be happy to know I plan to have God in my life in

everything I do. I know she is no longer in pain and she is

with God, grandmother our aunt and uncles. I look forward

to seeing them some day.

De'Lorez Knight

WORK AND SHE WALKED IN
AS A TEEN SHE WAS M.A.D.
FIND HER WAY. YES! SHE ~,~u~ MY MOTHER,
THERE ARE SO MANY BUT TIME WOULD NOT
GOD TO ALLOW EVANGELIST THOUGH FORA TO RESIDE IN HER HOME, TO BE MARRIED , 0 BE A SISTER TO HER SONS, AND THE DAUGHTER SHE ALWAYS WANTED. SO MANY BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES OF TIMES TOGETHER, I KNOW THIS IS NOT THE END, BECAUSE AS PROMISED IN GODS WORD, TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY IS TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD. I KNOW WE'LL SEE EACH OTHER, ONE DAY AGAIN. GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST! PEACE TO EVERYONE OF YOU! JOAN J MORTON-HARRIGAN

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O:FF ICE OF THE A 10 I AL OVERSEER,
ABCbl.mb, lhiiDJJ US. V.q;Dr Isi.mls

TO lH EFA ILY OF SISTER RAMONA RYMER

"~recious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints _ These words give us the confidence that the passing Of Sister Ramona was mere a transition from this rtte nto the
eternal!presence of a loving God. Her orlc s fi shed; her labor is do e.

cherished memory of Sister Ramona is her nd and gentle~- it, her sacrificial giving of

ti e and wbstance for the

ng of God's Ki dom.. She had an - tense passion for God's

Word, ic.h she loved to teach - intentional torus for peqpre to be saved and live h y lives.

The ent- e regjon joins with you in moumi g the passing of Sister Ramona But even as we
mourn, we rejoice in the certa knowledge that. for the believer.. to be absent from the body is
to be present with the Lord. We remember,. - gratitude, her contribution to the wort of
this region, in part"rnlar Pro ecy Academy_ She fought a good fight, she finished her course, and she kept the faith. And belie~ I e Job, that her witness s - heaven, d her record s on high. She has gone on to er reward hich Paul assures us is a crown of righteousness,
m the Lord, the righteous dge himself 5ha deliver~

On behalf of my tam and the entire region, we bid Sister Ramona fond but brief farewel ay she rest in peace, t we mee again - the presence the - ~

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.offman P.0. Box 7434 St. Thomas., VI00801-7434

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Tribute to Grandma
Words cannot express how I feel about your passing. We are glad that you are in a better place with your "Ben" again. I am definitely your granddaughter and your first grandchild. Really! Because you have all boys (6) and I also will have all boys (3)! I'm just going to leave you as the champ with the most boys for I'm done with having kids! We will keep your memories alive in us, so sleep in peace until we see you again. Your loving granddaughter and

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&!M-t- (3~ Ctutldb'ty O a-t:cl't -cd~P,tq - & uJcSw u_;d.lde
Pastor, Bishop Daryl R. dark Senior Ci tizens Director, Sis. Rose M. Bonner 4610 Sunflower Stree t, Houston, Texas 77051 Phone : 713-738-9509

Afriendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah, yes, these thing s too I will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorro w, Iwish you the sunshine of tomorro w. My Ufe's been full, Isavoured much, Good friend s, good times, a loved one' touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, Don 't lengthen it now with undue grief. lift up your heart and share with me, God wanted me now, He set me free.

Don't grieve forme, for no w I'm free, I'm follo wing the path God laid form e. Itook his hand when Iheard his call, Iturned my back and left it all. Icould not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work, to play. Tasks left undone must stay that way, I've found that peace at the end of the day. If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy.

provide

as

lives were constructed

higher and higher with God's favor. For the scaffold builder

is safety minded and braces it all with the secure WORD.

"Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth

favour of the Lord", Proverbs 18:22.To her sons, she

represented a beautiful mother physically, spiritually strong,

a womanly role model fully rooted in unconditional love

from the inside radiating to outside. You can still see it even

now in her smile and all felt it in her caress. To her

grandchildren she was grand. To her church members and

friends she was "light" that shined across the building

beaming God's assurance. To her dearest friends and adult

family she was just "Ramona"... God's gift to . each of

them... enough said...Let the Church say AMEN! Glory to

God in the Highest. .. Praise Ye The Lord!

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Reverend Glen Cheeks

To our Family Thank you so cards, flowers, for your graci

~L&V.LJLQ E. Rymer, life not only today but in the past. Your prayers, calls,

-~Jl8ted. We pray for

nd-fold blessing to be returned to you

The are some caregivers that we would like to give special recognition: Roy Rymer, Ann Rymer, Ruby Desport, Aleah Brown, Lashaunda Newton, Vanita Reedy, Tasha Willis RN- Gentiva Hospice, Dr. Sharon Tuckett M.D.-Gentiva Hospice.

Special Thanks to: Covington Drive Church of God of Prophecy, Donald Trimble Mortuary, Unity Event Center, Vitas Hospice Center, Gentiva Hospice, Church of God of Prophecy C-5 Hoffman, Davis Funeral Home, Walkers By The Sea, Song Bird Creations, Olhniel Vanterpool, Adina Jones, Shirley R. Rymer.

INTERMENT: Western Cemetery No.3

Booklet designed by Samuel R. Rymer Jr., Printed by Song Bird Creations