- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Home Going Celebration for Robin Michelle Walker, Sunrise: February 12, 1956 - Sunset: August 7, 2015, Saturday, August 15, 2015, 11:00 a.m., Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Home, South DeKalb Chapel, 4347 Flat Shoals Parkway, Decatur, Georgia 30034, Reverend Jimmy Hall, Officiating, Pastor, By Faith Baptist Church
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2015-08-15
- Subject:
- African American women--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Decatur--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Decatur--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, DeKalb County, Decatur, 33.77483, -84.29631
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Robin Michelle Walker. Birth date: February 12, 1956. Death date: August 7, 2015. Funeral date: August 15, 2015. Church: Gregory B Levett & Sons Funeral Home (Decatur, 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_walkerrobinmichelle20150815
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_walkerrobinmichelle20150815
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
THE LOVE OF GOD
My heart is full, My eyes they fill, The love of God is what I feel.
My soul, it soars, my spirit thrills; I love my God, and always will.
My God is Wise, my God is Just, The love of God is glorious.
His love abounds, it shelters us: I love my God, in Him I trust.
My world is fair, my days are bright, The love of God is my delight.
My mind expands, my thougfits take flight-
! love my God with all my might. My God is Great, my God is Pure, The love of God has been my cure.
He's mercifu1 and He endures, I love my Goa- -of that I'm sure.
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The Family of Robin Michelle Walker would like to thank each of you for the prayers, cards, flowers, kind words and thoughtfulness and the n1any other expressions of sympathy shown to us during this time. A special thanks to:
- The Family-
-Final Arrangements Entrusted To-
GREGORY B. L EVETT & SONS FuNERAL HOMES, I NC.
Avondale-Scottdale Chapel 351 orth Clarendon Avenue
Scottdale, Ga. 30079 (404) 294-5500
South DeKalb Chaoel 4347 Flat Shoals ParKway
Decatur, Ga. 30034 (404) 241-5656
Gwinnett Chapel 914 Scenic Highway lawrenceville, Ga. 30045
(770) 338-5558
"A Family Serving Families Worldwide"
Rockdale Chaoel 1999 Highway138 Conyers"Geor)l;la 30013
{770, 285-0673
www.levettfuneralhome.com
Robin Michelle Walker was born on February 12, 1956 to the late Mr. Charlie Howard Walker and the late Mrs. Lois Josie Burnett. She grew up in Atlanta, Georgia where she attended Georgia Academy For The Blind. After graduating she continued her education at West Georgia University where she obtained her Masters Degree.
Robin worked for the Internal Revenue Service for over thirty years as a Computer Programmer until she retired in April.
Robin had lots of hobbies. A few of her favorites included shopping at QVC, working in her beautiful yard, reading, listening to old music and cooking was just a few of her hobbies. You woukld find Robin's home decorated at Christmas time every year. Robin had a love for animals, especially cats.
Robin was preceded in death by her father, Charlie Howard Walker, her mother Lois Josie Burnett, one sister, Elizabeth McAllister (Walker) and a favorite niece Yolanda (Pooh) Walker.
Robin leaves to cherish precious memories: three brothers, David (Ruth Ann) Walker, Wayne Gandy, and Charles Manning-Walker; and four sisters, Barbara Walker King, Aretha Walker, Nicole Manning and Jessica Manning-Walker. Robin had lots of friends, a best friend, Caroline Salaam, special friend Cindy Chini, who she went to college with; and other special friends: David Melancon, Alice Demille and Phillip Gowens; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
Robin was fabulous! The cream of the crop! Who but Robin could send me into gales of laughter with one of her funny comments after one of our very serious talks? Who but Robin could make a contest out of which of us would be the latest to send each other our very late Christmas present? Who but Robin could keep her unquenchable optimism in spite of working for the IRS, falling into the MARTA tracks, having my flowers to her in the hospital stolen, or losing just a little more vision? Warm, enthusiastic, independent, joyous, serious, funny~~that was the wonderful Robin, not to mention poetic and musical~~ the girl who we all will miss so much. Of all our phone conversations, the ones I treasure the most were the ones about the Lord and her deep and abiding faith no matter what trials she was met with. I know Jesus couldn't wait to get such a treasure into His realm. But I will surely miss her in ours! And now she can see!
Ann Phillips
Prelude
Processional
Solo.........................................................Howanda Calloway
Scripture Readings ....................................... . Old Testament: Ecclesiastes 3:1 -8 New Testament: Romans 8:38-39
Prayer....................................................Reverend Jimmy Hall
Poems...........................................................David Melancon
Reflections (2 minutes please) ...........................Family and Friends
Special Reflections ...............................................David Walker
Obituary Read Silently..............................................Soft Music
Eulogy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Acknowledgements...........................Gregory B. Levett & Sons Staff
Recessional
THE PEOPLE I LOVE In the midst of stresses and strife, I feel blessed by the people in my life. Though I'm often assailed by frustration and fear, I rejoice in the presence of those I hold dear. When I am in need, I can always depend On the support of those who call me their friend. Through troubles and trials, tribulation and tears, Such comfort I've found from friends through the years. But it's not what they give, and it's not what they do That assures me of friendship, both tried and true. It's our mutual respect and acceptance of Each other, that make them the people I love.
