PALLBEARERS 
Deacons of Antioch 
Flower Ladies 
Friends of the Family 
Acknowledgements 
Perhaps you sent a lovely card, Or sat quietly in the chair, 
Perhaps you sent some lovely flowers, If so, we saw them there. 
Perhaps you spoke the kindest words That a friend could say. 
Perhaps you were not there at all, Just thought of us that day, 
Whatever deed done, great or small, Helped to lessen our burdens. 
Special Thanks to Traditions Health & Rehab Ctr- Lithonia, GA Special Thanks to Tri-Cities Funeral Home -Lithonia, GA "We thank you,, 
----The Family---- 
Interment 
Lithonia City Cemetery Lithonia, GA 80058 
Final Arrangements Entrusted To Tri-Cities Funeral Home 
6861 Main Street Lithonia, GA 770-482-2:358 
REPAST Charles Johnson Fellowship Hall Antioch -Lithonia Missionary Baptist Church 
 
HOMEGOING CELEBRATION 
For 
Mrs. Ora Merle Tolbert 
 
Sunrise September 24, 1916 
 
Sunset March 4, 2011 
 
Wednesday, March 9, 2011 
11:00A.M. 
At 
Antioch -Lithonia Missionary Baptist Church 
15 Rock Chapel Road Lithonia, GA 
 
Pastor James C. Warti Ofliciating 
 
 Obituary 
Mrs. Ora Merle Tolbert was born September 24, 1916 in Lithonia, GA to the late Cleoria Johnson and Walter Venable. During her youth she attended Lithonia Colored School and also joined Antioch Lithonia Church at an early age. 
In her early career, she served as a certified welder at Ford Motor Company in Detroit, MI during World War II when women were called to work in the place of the men who were fighting in the military. 
Ora Merle, as she was fondly known, met and married the late George Walter Tolbert and they resided in Lithonia, GA. 
She participated at Antioch Baptist Church as an usher and served on the mother's board until her health started to fail. 
She loved to cook and enjoyed much of her time as a caregiver to her family. She kept in touch daily with all her friends informing them of the latest news. 
She peacefully entered into eternal rest on March 3, 2011. Ora Merle leaves to cherish her memories two sons; Deacon AI (Diana) Venable of Lithonia, GA and Pastor Walter "Glenn" (Gladys) Tolbert of Stockbridge, GA. Two stepdaughters Georgia Ruth Gohagan and Eddie Mae Riley both of Cleveland, OH. One sister, Aris Gay of South Euclid, OH. One sister-in-law Nellie Grace Jackson of Decatur, GA; eight grandsons; five grand-daughters; a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. 
WHEN I MUST LEAVE YOU 
When I must leave you for a little while, Please go on bravely with a gallant smile; 
And for my sake, and in my name, Live on and do all things the same. Spend not your life in empty days, But fill each waking hour in useful ways. Reach out your hand in comfort and in cheer, And I in turn will comfort you and hold you near. 
Helen Steiner Rice 
 
Order of Service 
 
Prelude Processional 
 
Selection 
 
Old Testament 
 
Scripture 
 
New Testament 
 
Prayer 
 
Bishop Eddie Griggs 
 
Selection 
 
Reflections 
Sis. Dorothy Hayes Min. Mary Alice Moore 
 
Family Tribute 
 
Deacon AI Venable 
 
Musical Selection 
 
Obituary 
 
Read silently 
 
Solo 
Mr. Roger Woods 
 
Eulogy Pastor Walter ttGlenn" Tolbert 
 
Acknowledgements 
Tri-Cities Funeral Home 
 
Recessional