- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- A Celebration of Life, Homegoing Services for Sister Lula Bell Stinson, Sunrise November 28, 1943, Sunset September 6, 2015, Monday, September 14, 2015, 11:00 am, Fairfield Baptist Church, 6133 Redan Road, Lithonia, GA 30058, Officiating Minister, Rev. Micheal Benton
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2015-09-14
- Subject:
- African American women--Georgia--Lithonia--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Lithonia--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Lithonia--History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Lithonia--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Lithonia--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Lithonia--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, DeKalb County, Lithonia, 33.71233, -84.10519
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Lula Bell Stinson. Birth date: February 21, 1912. Death date: December 25, 1999. Funeral date: December 31, 1999. Church: Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church (Brewton, Ala.). 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_stinsonlulabell20150914
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_stinsonlulabell20150914
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
Flower Bearers
Family and Friends
PallBearers
Family and Friends
Acknowledgments
The Stinson Family thank God the Father, His Son The Lord Jesus Christ and the Blessed Holy Spirit for sharing Lula Stinson with us for 71 y ears. We express our love and heartfelt appreciation for your prayers, fellowship, sympathy and kindness shown during our time of grief and bereavement. May God continue to richly Bless all.
The Family
Homegoing Services for
Sister Lula Bell Stinson
Sunrise November 28, 1943
Sunset September 6, 2015
Arrangements Entrusted To:
Gregory B. Levett and Sons Funeral Home 4347 Flat Shoals Pkwy, South DeKalb Decatur, GA 30034
Monday September 14, 2015 11:00 am
Fairfield Baptist Church 6133 Redan Road
Lithonia, GA 30058
Lula Bell Stinson
Lula Bell Stinson affectionately known as "Polly" to family and friends, was born in Oglethorpe Co., Stephens, GA., on November 28, 1943. She transition to her heavenly father early Sunday morning, September 6, 2015.
She attended Oglethorpe County Training School, Lexington, GA and Atlanta Area Technical School. She worked at Atlanta Medical Center for over 20 years. Was a faithful member of Fairfield Baptist Church until her health failed.
She leaves to cherish her memories, Daughter - Patricia A. Stinson, Son - Christopher B Stinson (Bridgett) of Decatur, GA, Brother Eddie L. Haynes (Brenda) of Winterville, GA, Sister Carolyn Haynes of Ellenwood, GA, 3 Grandsons- Christopher (Lil Chris), Shawn and Eric, God Son - Kevin J. Haynes, Brother-In-Law Calvin Stinson, Sister-In-Law Stella Sanders ofAtlanta, GA.
Preceded her in death, Husband Walter Stinson, Jr., Mother Anna B. Craddick and Sister Annie R. Bennett.
A host of Nieces and Nephews, Cousins and friends. Friends she met over the years and continued to have a lasting relationship with them.
"The Last Request"
Please don't say how good I was, but that I did my best. Just say I tried to do what s right, to give the most I could, not do less. Please don't give me wings or halos, that s for God to do. I want no more than I deserve, no extras, just my due. Please don't be angry, or talk in harsh tones. Don't be concerned about me now. I'm well with God. I've made it home. Don't talk about what could have been, its over and its done. Just see to all my family s needs, and the battle has been won.
When you draw a picture ofme, don't draw me as a saint, I've done some good, I've done some wrong, so use all ofyour paint not just the bright and light tones, use some gray and dark. In fact, don't put me down on canvas, paint me in your heart. Don't just remember all the good times, but remember all the bad. For life is full of many things, some happy and some sad. But, ifyou must do something, then I have one last request. Forgive me the wrongs I've done and with the love that's left. Thank God for all who love me. Praise God who love me best.
Program
Prelude Processional Selection................................Micheal Benton Voices of Inspiration Scripture
Old Testament.................................................Rev. Edith Gilham New Testament...............................................Rev. Edith Gilham Prayer of Consolation....................................Rev. Leonard Franklin Selection................................Micheal Benton Voices of Inspiration Remarks/Reflection............................................ .James Boykins, Jr. Selection................................Micheal Benton Voices of Inspiration Eulogy...........................................................Pastor Micheal Benton Acknowledgments...................................Gregory B Levett and Son