- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Celebration of Life for Mother Dorothy Jean Walker, Sunrise June 10, 1934 - Sunset August 29, 2015, Friday, september 4, 2015 12:00 Noon, Big Miller Grove Missionary Baptist Church 3800 Big Miller Grove Way, Lithonia, Ga. 30038, (770)981-3800, Bishop Miles E. Fowler, pastor, Pastor Ron Daugherty, Eulogist
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2015-09-04
- 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 Dorothy Jean Walker. Birth date: June 10, 1934. Death date: August 29, 2015. Funeral date: September 4, 2015. Church: Big Miller Grove Missionary Baptist Church (Lithonia, 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_walkerdorothyjean20150904
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_walkerdorothyjean20150904
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 3 pages
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
Sunrise June 10, 1934
Celebration of Life For
Mother Dorothy Jean Walker
Sunset August 29, 2015
Friday, September 4, 2015 12:00 Noon
Big Miller Grove Missionary Baptist Church
3800 Big Miller Grove Way Lithonia, GA 30038 (770) 981-3800
Bishop Miles E. Fowler, Pastor Pastor ~on Daugherty, Eulogist
REFLECTIONS OF LIFE
Dorothy Jean Kindred Walker, beloved mother, grandmother, church mother, cherished friend and daughter of the late Georgia (Nunnally) Kindred and Leagie Kindred was born at home on June 10, 1934 on 38th Street in Columbus, GA. Dorothy died peacefully and beautifully on August 29, 2015 surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was 81 years old.
Being a depression-era baby, things were rough. However, at an early age she learned the value of community, sharing and trusting in God. Dorothy was preceded in death by her brothers, Walter L. Kindred, John L. Kindred and Roosevelt Kindred; one son, James Walker; and two grandchildren, Julian and Rosetta Walker.
Dorothy was baptized at an early age at Greater Bellwood Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. J.C. Cook. She was an active member taking special interest in the youth of the church until moving to Decatur, GA 10 years ago. Dorothy joined Higher Grounds Christian Church under the leadership of Bishop Ricky Holmes which later changed its name to Word Church International under the leadership of Pastor Ron Daugherty and remained a faithful and active member until the decline of her health.
Dorothy attended Claflin and Spencer High Schools in Columbus, graduating with high honors in 1952. In 1951 she married her high school sweetheart, James Walker, at the tender age of 17. From this union she was blessed with nine children, whom she loved and dedicated her entire life being the best provider possible. She was employed as a Medical Assistant at the St. Francis and Martin Army Hospitals in Columbus and Ft. Benning, GA, later becoming a highly sought after and decorated Dental Assistant on Post.
Dorothy leaves to cherish her memories eight awesomely loved and appreciative children: Julius (JT) Walker, Myron Walker, Karon Byrd, Sharon Griffith, Constance (Gregory) Crocker, Wendell Walker, Althea Tarver and Carolyn (James) McCloud. In addition she leaves a legacy of 21 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren; one sister, Murtis Crawford of Chicago, IL, and a host of dearly loved nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Order of Service
Bishop Miles E. Fowler, Presiding
PRELUDE PROCESSIONAL SCRIPTURE
Old Testament
New Testament
PRAYER OF COMFORT
Pastor Adrian Chester Greater Bellwood Baptist Church
Pastor Abigail Crosby Savannah Creek Baptist Church
Bishop Miles E. Fowler, Pastor Big Miller Grove Baptist Church
SOLO REFLECTIONS
TRIBUTE TO MAMA
Mr. Teddy Kindred Elder Kevin Gray
New Covenant Christian Ministries Carolyn Walker McCloud
OBITUARY VIDEO TRIBUTE SOLO EULOGY
Read Silently
Mr. Teddy Kindred Pastor Ron Daugherty Word Church International
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS BENEDICTION
Kathy Avery
RECESSIONAL
-- Interment --
Hillandale Memorial Gardens 6201 Hillandale Drive Lithonia, GA 30058
--Repast -**Dinner will be served in the Fellowship Hall after Interment**
PALLBEARERS Grandsons
FLOWER LADIES Granddaughters
"LORD"
If it's time to close my eyes, I fret not. If it's time to take my breath away, I fret not. If it's time to silence my heart beats, I fret not, For only you control the essence of timing. I fret not, For only you can deflate my temporal existence, Or disconnect my temporary life; this earthen vessel. Yet, I fret not, for only you can reconnect me To your sacred promise of a beautiful eternal life.
So Lord, I am not bidding farewell to life, I am cheerfully embracing a new beginning with you in heaven. For this reason Lord, I am so grateful that you have chosen me
To scroll on your streets of gold. Therefore My Jehovah Jireh, I acknowledge your divine powers,
For you are my source, and my provider. Now Lord, as you prepare me to transition, I freely submit every woven fiber of my being That you created with your breath of life. So Lord, I fret not, and I have no fear while awaiting your clarion call
To draw me nearer and nearer to thee. Yes Lord, in the Promised Land there is sweet peace
Like a river, and sweet rest for my soul. In the Promised Land; in the Promised Land, Because Lord my life is truly in your hands.
Written by Latangela J. Borders
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The family wishes to express with grateful appreciation the thoughtful expressions of friends in so many ways during their bereavement. Every prayer, visit, card, thought, flower, food and any other way kindness was shown, is deeply appreciated.
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Funeral Service Entrusted to: Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Home, Inc.
4347 Flat Shoals Parkway Decatur, GA 30034 (404) 241-5656