- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Celebration of Life for Mary Elizabeth Cantrell Slaton, June 15, 1940- October 23, 2015, Friday, October 30, 2015, Friday, October 30, 2015, 12:00 Noon, Calvary United Methodist Church, 1471 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd., Atlanta, Georgia, Reverend Kimberlyn Sinkfield, Pastor
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2015-10-30
- 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 Mary Elizabeth Cantrell Slaton. Birth date: November 25, 1964. Death date: April 5, 2012. Funeral date: April 14, 2012. Church: Donald Trimble Mortuary Chapel (Decatur, 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_slatonmaryelizabethcantrell20151030
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_slatonmaryelizabethcantrell20151030
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
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June 15, 1940- October 23, 2015
Friday, October 30, 2015 12:00 Noon
Calvary United Methodist Church 1471 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd.
Atlanta, Georgia 30310
Reverend Kimberlyn Sinkfield, Pastor
Oh, Lord! I Was Loved. Mary Elizabeth Cantrell Slaton was hom June 15, 1940 to the late Roosevelt and Flora Cantrell of Fairburn, GA. She attended Fairburn Elementary and South Fulton High School where she began to explore the world of music by playing the violin in the school orchestra and singing in the chorus. Her love for music extended far beyond the school walls all the way to St. ~lark United Methodist Church where she was baptized ~~~~ and served as a faithful member. She played the piano and sang soprano with her high pitched voice. Mary was known for singing all kinds of music, especially church hymns.
Oh, Lord! Sharing the Love. ~lary married the late Willie Frank Slaton and to their union was born two children, Janniffer Gan) and Clinton (Clint). They moved to Atlanta where she transferred her membership to Calvary United Methodist Church. She was a dedicated and active member until her health declined. While in attendance she served several ministries and played for many choirs during her tenure, but her favorite choir was the Freddie G. Robinson Men's Choir. 1-fary was employed with the VA Hospital until her retirement after over 30 years of service. Although retired, she would always have a hand in taking care of others during their illnesses. You could always depend on Mary to be there!
Oh, Lord! Growing In Love. ~fary loved the Lord and devoted time out of every day to read her bible. When she wasn't reading she was drawing biblical scenes. She was a very strong woman with a contagious smile and a very keen sense of humor that would make others laugh while in her presence. During her life she enjoyed traveling, fishing, hunting, playing the piano with her grandchildren, and exploring every casino she could reach, even during her illness. Family was very important to her. She loved her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and all those who called her Mama, Grand Mama, Grand-Grand, MC, Aunt Mary, or Liz the Diva.
Oh, Lord! Cherish the Love. Mary Elizabeth Slaton was a spiritual lady who praised and worshipped her heavenly father faithfully. She called on Him one fmal time, "Oh, Lord!, Oh, Lord!, Oh, Lord!" as she peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home on October 23, 2015 with her children by her side and soft music playing in the background. Oh, Lord! Here I AM! She leaves to mourn
her passing: daughter, Janniffer McKan (Roosevelt) of Riverdale, GA; one son, Clinton
laton (fonya) of Jonesboro, GA; grandchildren, Kimberly 1-fcKan, Clinton Slaton, Jr.,
Brian c.Kan, Derek McKan, Samuel King, II (Kendra), Vance King, and Modesta Kerry; ten great grandchildren; one sister, Annie Ruth Wright of Atlanta; one brother in Ia ,
ymond rchell of Decatur, GA; a special niece, Eleanor .Miles and a host of nieces and cousins, and friends. Mary was preceded in death by her siblings, Florin
dsman, Geo.tge Cantrell, Mamie Mitchell, and Roosevelt Cantrell.
Musical Prelude Processional Congregational Hymn Scripture
Old Testament New Testament Prayer Selection As I I<new Her
Selection Musical Reflection
Eulogy Acknowledgments Recessional
Musicians "Ave Maria" "Amazing Grace"
Rev. Vincent Miller Rev. Wimberly Hale Rev. Kimberlyn Sinkfield
Choir K.aren Brown Collier
Hatti Jackson Jannifer McK.an Shartion "Charlie" Johnson Joshua Fleming Andrew Lovett Minister Patricia Webb Donald Trimble Mortuary
Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens
5755 Mallory Road ICollege Park, GA 30349
Repast will be held at Calvary United Methodist Church
God looked around his garden and saw an empry place,
And sawyour wearyface. He put his arms aroundyou
and liftedyou to rest. He saw the road was getting rough,
the hills were hard to climb, So he closedyour weary ryelids and whispered, (Peace be thine. n
It broke our hearts to loseyou, butyou didn'tgo alone.
Forpart of us went withyou the dqy
God calledyou home.
Love,
Annie Ruth
Clinton Slaton Emmett Brown Bernard ~files
Danton Bloodworth Ramone Hambrite Dave Stegall
The family of the late 1fary Cantrell Slaton wishes to thank you for the sincere offerings of love, support, and S) mpathy expressed in kind gestures, prayers, visits, conversations, gifts of nourishments, cards, monetary contributions, and flowers. We are fore'\'"er grateful for these expressions.
Donald Trimole i\lortuary 404.3 1.0772
Programs by Darrrl \lien's PLLS 404.755.0965