Celebrationof Life for Shirley D. Montgomery Taylor, Wednesday, October 24, 2012, 11:00 a.m., Beulah Missionary Baptist Church, 2340 Clifton Springs Road, Decatur, Georgia 30034, Reverend Jerry D. Black, Pastor

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Wednesday, October 24, 2012 11:00 a.m.
Beulah Missionary Baptist Church 2340 Clifton Springs Road Decatur, Georgia 30034
Reverend Jerry D. Blac~ Pastor

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Prelude
Processional
~Iusical Selection Charles ~fontgomery
Scripture Readings Old Testament: Reverend Antonio Thomas New Testament: Evangelist. Mary Helen Stewart
Prayer Evangelist Mary Helen Stewart
Tribute of Remembrance Marilyn Hassan Rosa Brooks Jessie Carmichael Lakeisha Davis
Musical Selection Beulah Baptist Choir
Eulogy Reverend Jerry D. Black
Acknowledgements Donald Trimble ~,Iortuary Staff
Recessional
Postlude
Interment

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Sunrise June 30, 1953

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Shirley Diane :Montgomery Taylor was born on

June 30, 1953. She was first child born to Emma

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M. Morgan and Alexander :Montgomery, Sr. in

Salisbury, r...faryland. She was educated in the

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Atlanta Public School System. She received her

high school diploma from Smith High School in

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Atlanta, Georgia.

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Shirley began her professional careers at

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On December 7, 1993 Shirley and Nathaniel Taylor were joined in holy matrimony.

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member of Welcome Grove Baptist Church in A tlanta, Georgia. 4-\fter her marriage to Nathan-

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iel, Shirley and her husband joined Beulah Missionary Baptist Church.

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Shirley enjoyed shopping and decorating her

home. She was an avid reader. More than

anything, Shirley loved her family. She was a full time homemaker, taking care of her children and

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grandchildren. She was a devoted wife and a

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She was preceded in death by one brother,

Phillip Felton.

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Shirley made her peaceful transition on

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Wednesday, October 17, 2012. She leaves to

cherish her memory: a loving and devoted

husband, Nathaniel Taylor; one son, Arthur

(LaTina) Holloway, Jr.; two daughters, Meka

Holloway and Natalie (Lonnie) Renfroe; nine

grandchildren, Darius Holloway, Anthony Lewis,

Jr., Taliyah Holloway, Devon Mayfield, Taylor

Holloway, Sherjuan Lewis, Amiyah Windle,

Natalya Cobb, Cameron Renfroe and brother-in-

law, Don Hunt.

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Sunset October 17, 2012

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Little did we know that morning

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In death we do the same.

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the day God calledyou home.

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We give thanks to God for our Grandma. We have spent many happy hours shopping. reading, watching television, and learning about the Good News of God. Through your love. kindness, guidance, knowl edge and wisdom, you have inspired us and brought much joy to our
lives. Such a vivacious, bubbly, spunky Grandma you are. It's a pleasure to have an angel as yourself.
All praises to our Grandma and God. We are all blessed by your strength, love and devotion.
You are always in our hearts and prayers.
Love,
Meka, Aj, Muffin & Mi -Mi
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WHEN I LOOK IN THE MIRROR..WHAT DO I SEE?

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When I look in the mirror, what do I see?

Brown skin as caramel as can be. That's what I see.

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When !look in the mirror, what do I see?

I see agiftfrom Godfor my mommy and dadqy.

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When I look in the mirror, what do I see?

A beautiful smile that shows I am loved and able to love.

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When I look in the mirror, what do I see?

An ama~ng and special little laqy becoming what God tTeated me to be.

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I have made little White girls and little Asian gir!J and little Latino girls want

to be a prim-ess like me.

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That's what I see.

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When I look in the mirror, what do I see?

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A J!Jmnast, a singer, a veterinarian, andjust afew things I will be. That's what I see

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It's in God that wefind ott! who we are. Beyour true se!fandyou will be all the personyou need to be. Dadqy named me his little '5tar. " Mommy told the se-

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cret to me, that I can be mrything I want to be.

When I look in the mirror, what do I see? A bemttifit/, bright sprit and I shout,

This is who I will be, This is me!!!!!
Amiyah's poem is published in the 2012 Young American Poetry Digest.

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One Flaw In Women
Women have strengths that amaze men. They ~r hardship and they carry burdens, but they hold happiness love and joy. They smile when they want to scream. They sing when they want to cry. They cry when they are happy and laugh when they are nervous. They fight for what they believe in. They stand up to injustice. They don't take "no" for an answer. When they believe there is a better solution. They go without so their family can have. They go to the doctor with a frightened friend. They love unconditionally. They cry when their children excel and cheer when their friends get awards. They are happy when they hear about a birth or a wedding. Their hearts break when a friend dies. They grieve at the loss ofa family member, yet they are strong when they think there is no trength left. They know that a hug and a kiss can heal a broken heart. Women come in all shapes, sizes and colors. They'll drive, fly, walk, run or e-1nail you to show how much they care about you. The heart ofa woman is what makes the world keep turning. They bring joy, hope and love. They have the compassion and ideas. They give moral support to their family and friends. Women have vital things to say and everything to give.
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You've walked with me You've laughed with me
You've cried with me You've been both my mother and my friend
And withinyou I have found the most generous love I have ever known
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The family would like to express our sincere gratitude

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for your support during this difficult time of loss.

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Thank you for the cards, flowers, prayers,

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kind words or any form of comfort expressed.

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We thank God for giving us such beautiful friends

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who responded in so many meaningful ways.

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Our hearts are filled with Love and Gratitude to the Pastor

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and the Beulah Missionary Baptist Church for opening their

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hearts and their doors to our family in this time of need.

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