{{j'P~ Eddie Barnes, Nephew Sammy McNair Billy dayton Freddie Lucas Fredrick Robinson Lawrence McNair Sannuel1lhornton Nephews Albert Barnes, Jr. Teddy Keyes John Arrington Jeronne Beasley Eric Beasley Eric Beasley, Jr. Rashon Palnner Eric dower Nieces Angela Arrington Ann Arrington Tracy Henderson Valerie Palnner Rhoda dower Melia Arrington Selene Gibson Roberta Bellanny Shonda Bellanny Beverly 1lhornton Jennifer Lee Nicole Arrington Nieces Jill Arrington Jeana dark-Pondester Ann Magee Ursela Bridges ~ The family would like to thank Tri-Gties Funeral Home, the many friends and extended family who have provided support and comfort during this time. Final Arrangements Entrusted To: PM- ~~~ 6861 Main Street Lithonia, Georgia (770) 482-2358 darryl allen's quality printing & graphics 404.755.0965 Saturday, March 13, 2011 First St. Paul AM.E Church 2687 Klondike Road Lithonia, Georgia 30058 Reverend Dr. Marvin L. Crawford, Pastor Minister Steve Banks, Eulogist Edna Marie (Arrington) Buckley/Trotter, the daughter of Oscar and Savannah Arrington was born on September 10, 1928 in Taylorville, Mississippi. She was the third daughter in a family of nine girls and one boy. She is preceded in death by her parents, brother (George Porter); five sisters, Tency Buchannan; Espa Dee Barnes, Lirly Ophelia Crump; Mary Lee Johnson and Jimmie Gibson. Marie was passionate about education and learning, she was an avid reader a tremendous lover of classical music with Mozart being her favorite composer. Though she endured many struggles and challenges she never gave up and was a ferocious fighter whose strength was sustained by her faith in Jesus. She was educated in the rural public schools of Smith County Mississippi, then went on earn a Bachelors Degree from Jackson State University in Jackson, Mississippi and went on to earn a Masters Degree in Elementary Education from William Carey College in Hattisburg, Mississippi. Marie began her teaching career between 17 and 18 years of age. She taught 1st grade for thirty years teaching over four generations of family members during this time. She leaves to cherish her memories one son, and daughter-in-law, Oscar Anthony and Karin Buckley of Tacoma, Washington; one daughter and son-in-law, Phoebe Buckley McNair and Warren C. McNair of Stone Mountain, Georgia; three sisters, Alma Lynette Beasley and Elva Jean dark of Jackson, Mississippi and Joanne Arrington Hodge of Long Island, New York and a host of nieces, nephews, neighbors, friends and "adopted" family. You uere the rrrxlel Mother: Prmidirrg, urrorrlitionallme, dewtian ard daiicatian "We W/1 miss )OUr lmirrg, smile, )OUr !me of klugf;ter ani lxtluty ani )OUr wrds of uisdom Your Heart w:tS big emugf; to !me us all in ptr ar.Rn spocial w:ry. But, rratof allueWllmissptrPRESENCE! Prelude Musician Processional Selection "Let the War~ I'w dorx! Speak forMe" Scripture Reading Old Testament: Timothy 4:7, 8 New Testament: Psalms 2: 121 Bradley Ramsey Prayer Lords Prayer in Unison Selection "q[wen I mrre to theE rd cf111J'jourrey" Tribute Beloved Nieces Remarks (Open three mnute;) Ms. Ruby Dixon Coleman Obituary (Read Silently, Please) Solo "One Day at a Tim/' Lynette Beasley Words of Comfort Minister Banks Acknowledgements Recessional Postlude Interment Floral Hills Cemetery Tucker, Georgia Repast The home of Warren and Phoebe McNair Saturday, March 13, 2011 First St. Paul AM.E Church 2687 Klondike Road Lithonia, Georgia 30058 Reverend Dr. Matvin L. Crawford, Pastor Minister Steve Banks, Eulogist Edna Marie (Arrington) Buckley/Trotter, the daughter of Oscar and Savannah Arrington was born on September 10, 1928 in Taylorville, Mississippi. She was the third daughter in a family of nine girls and one boy. She is preceded in death by her pa.rents, brother (George Porter); five sisters, Tency Buchannan; Espa Dee Barnes, Lirly Ophelia Crump; Mary Lee Johnson and Jimmie Gibson. Marie was passionate about education and learning, she was an avid reader a tremendous lover of classical music with Mozart being her favorite composer. Though she endured many struggles and challenges she never gave up and was a ferocious fighter whose strength was sustained by her faith in Jesus. She was educated in the rural public schools of Smith County Mississippi, then went on earn a Bachelors Degree from Jackson State University in Jackson, Mississippi and went on to earn a Masters Degree in Elementary Education from William Carey College in Hattisburg, Mississippi. Marie began her teaching career between 17 and 18 years of age. She taught 1st grade for thirty years teaching over four generations of family members during this time. She leaves to cherish her memories one son, and daughter-in-law, Oscar Anthony and Karin Buckley of Tacoma, Washington; one daughter and son-in-law, Phoebe Buckley McNair and Warren C. McNair of Stone Mountain, Georgia; three sisters, Alma Lynette Beasley and Elva Jean dark of Jackson, Mississippi and Joanne Arrington Hodge of Long Island, New York and a host of nieces, nephews, neighbors, friends and "adopted" family. You uere the mxlel Mother: am Prmidirg urmrditimallme, dewtian dtdicatian am am we W1l miss )OUr lmirg smile, )OUr lore of laugfoter l:x:auty )OUr w:;rds of ruisdom Your Heart ws big enougfo to lore us all in )OUr cmn sptrid w:ry. B~ rmt of all1.RE W1l miss )OUr PRESENCE! ~~~~~Q!F~ ~@lftMy~ Prelude Processional Musician Selection "Let the Words- I'w ~Speak farMe" Scripture Reading Old Testament: Timothy 4:7, 8 New Testament: Psalms 2: 121 Bradley Ramsey Prayer Selection Lords Prayer in Unison wen "Cff I rom: to theE nd ifmyiOU'r7'K!J" Tribute ..... Remarks (Open t:Jrrre ninutes) Beloved Nieces :Ms. Ruby Dixon Coleman Obituary (Read Silently, Please) Solo "One Day at a Tim/' Lynette Beasley Words of Comfort Acknowledgements Minister Banks Recessional Postlude Interment Floral Hills Cemetety Tucker, Georgia Repast The home of Warren and Phoebe McNair Eddie Barnes, Nephew Billy dayton Fredrick Robinson Samuel Thornton Sammy McNair Freddie Lucas Lawrence McNair Nephews Albert Barnes, Jr. Teddy Keyes John Arrington Jerome Beasley Eric Beasley Eric Beasley, Jr. Rashon Palmer Eric dower Nieces Angela Arrington Ann Arrington .... Tracy Henderson Valerie Palmer Rhoda Clower Melia Arrington Selene Gibson Roberta Bellamy Shonda Bellamy Beverly Thornton Jennifer Lee Nicole Arrington Nieces Jill Arrington Jeana dark-Pondester Ann Magee Ursela Bridges ~ The family would like to thank Tri-Cities Funeral Home, the many friends and extended family who have provided support and comfort during this time. Final Arrangements Entrusted To: ~-~!T'~~ 6861 Main Street Lithonia, Georgia (770) 482-2358 darryl allen's quality printing & graphics 404.755.0965 THE OBITUARY If there were no God, we might despair today. If there were no Jesus like God, there would be nothing to give us consolationor strength or hope for such hours, the hours we are experiencing the loss of our loved one, Mr. Elmer Withers, who passed away Tuesday, February 12, 1985 at the Annie Penn Memorial Hospital, Reidsville after about one year of declining health and two weeks of hospital confinement. He was the son of the late George and Sabe Bushnell Withers born in Caswell County where he spent his entire life and was engaged in farming prior to his retirement. Elmer was a hard worker, loving and kind to everyone. He had a special interest in young people and enjoyed doing positive things to amuse them . His radaiting personality drew many hearts to him. His survivors are a sister, Mrs. Sadie W. Gwynn of Route 1, Pelham ; 2 brothers, Forrest Withers of Route I, Ruffin and Benton Withers of Newport News, Va. , a sister-in-law with whom he lived, Mrs. Mamie Withers; other sister and brother in law; nieces ; nephews, other relatives and friends. I long for household voices gone For vanished smiles I long, But God hath led my dear ones on, And He can do no wrong.