- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Celebrating the Legacy and Life, Mrs. Minarlia A. Walthall, Sunrise, January 18, 1919, Sunset, May 4, 2016, Ms. Sherri F. Walthall, Sunrise, December 8, 1955, Sunset May 4, 2016, Monday, May 16, 2016, 10 AM, First Iconium Baptist Church, 542 Moreland Avenue, South East, Atlanta, GA 30316, Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding..., Proverbs 3:4-5, Reverend Timothy McDonald, III, Senior Pastor
- Date of Original:
- 2016-05-16
- Subject:
- African American women--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Atlanta---History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Atlanta--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, 33.749, -84.38798
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Sherri Felicia Walthall. Birth date: December 8, 1955. Death date: May 4, 2016. Funeral date: May 16, 2016. Church: First Iconium Baptist Church (Atlanta, 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.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder number: 416
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_walthallsherrifelicia20160516
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_walthallsherrifelicia20160516
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
Minarlia Agnes Ingram entered this world in Eastman, Georgia on January 18, 1919 to the proud parents of the late
Music N1itiistry Rev. Horace & Bertha Ingram. Minarlia was the second child of this union. Her siblings were the late Herbert, Orner,
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On March 22, 1937, Minarlia married
five beautiful children into the world:
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of her life: the late Harold Elihu Walthall. Harold & Minarlia Evelyn Jean, Harriett, Harold, Jr., Myra, and the late Sherri.
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: Minarlia was a devoted , concerned supporter of the Atlanta community. She was instrumental in the redevelopment of High Point & Carver Homes neighborhoods. She was active in the PTA groups of both Thomas Slater Elemen-
First !conium Baptist Church tary, and Luther Price High School. Her community involvement propelled her to be an advisor for the founding of
Musical Selection
Deacon Allan H. Tillman, Sr.
"His Eye Is On The Sparrow"
South Side Comprehensive Health Center (SSCHC) under the direction of President Jimmy Carter. SSCHC was the first of the neighborhood health centers in the community of the Atlanta's Southside. Minarlia retired from the center after fifteen years of dedicated service. Minarlia's accomplishments did not go unnoticed by community and political
Tribute
Mr. Ricky Andrews, Jr. leaders. In 2009, she was presented with the Phoenix Award under Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin. She also received
Reflections for Minarlia Walthall
Mrs. Shirley Butler recognition from Congressman John Lewis and President Barack Obama. In addition, her community service was demonstrated through her sisterhood with the Order of the Eastern Star, Gate City Chapter No. 48.
Mr. George Turner Minarlia leaves her family and friends to continue in her legacy of love.
Deacon Emery Gresham, Sr.
Resolutions
Order of Eastern Stars, Gate City Chapter No. 48
Reflections for Sherri Walthall
Coach Richard Frazier
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On Thursday, December 8, 1955 the beautiful Sherri Felicia Walthall was born to the late Mr. Harold E. and Mrs.
Minarlia A. Walthall. Sherri became the baby sister of Evelyn Jean, Harriet, Harold Jr. and Myra.
Mrs. GJoria Huguinea Rev. Leonard Patterson
Sherri was a native Atlantan and gave her life to Christ at an early age. She joined !conium Baptist Church and served on the usher board and member of the choir. Later she became a member of First !conium Baptist Church. Sherri's light for Christ shined in all areas of her life.
Obituary (read silently)
Celebration of Life Visual Presentation
Musical Selection
Deacon Allan W. Tillman, Sr.
"My Soul Has Been Anchored"
Eulogy
Rev. Timothy McDonald, III
Sr. Pastor, First Iconium Baptist Church
Last Rites
Order of Eastern Stars, Gate City Chapter No. 48
Acknowledgments
Sherri always exhibited an immense thirst for knowledge, became a voracious reader and education became an intricate part of her life. Upon graduation from Luther J. Price High School, she attended Morris Brown College. She was a proud Brownite and received her Bachelors of Science degree in Early Childhood Education. Always excelling and striving for greatness, Sherri received her Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education from Nova Southeastern University.
Sherri had an alluring smile and aura of love that brought joy and happiness to everyone she touched. She began her long and illustrious career at Atlanta Public Schools. She taught at John Carey Elementary and William M. Boyd Elementary. In each and every one of her students (who became her children), she looked for the best and expected the best. After a successful career with countless awards and accolades, Sherri retired from Atlanta Public Schools in 2011.
Recessional
"Going Up Yonder"
Music Ministry
Interment South View Cememtary 1990 Jonesboro Road, SE
Atlanta, GA 30315
Sherri was passionate about everything in life-her family, students and friends. Sherri was a die-hard Atlanta Falcon fan, Falcon super model, unofficial cheerleader and coach, professional season ticket holder, collector of all Falcon paraphernalia and a Falcon tailgating expert. She was also active in the Price High School alumni association. Although a longtime Cobb County homeowner Sherri was very involved with the NAACP Clayton County branch and special Freedom Fund contributor. Sherri's family were her anchor and she was a loving, devoted daugh~ ter to her Mother who was also her Best friend. To her family and friends Sherri was always your greatest motivator and cheerleader. In her you had a true friend. The clarion called for Sherri Felicia Walthall, May 4, 2016. Sherri is cheered on to heaven with God's grace and love for a race well run and life well lived.
Children, Grandchildren & Great-Grandchildren of Harold & Minarlia Walthall
Evelyn Jean Mallory (deceased) Wadsworth Johnson, Jr. Cacenta Guadalupe Jessiah Harper
Harriett Staton Harold (Benniecia) Walthall, Jr.
Harold Walthall, III Andre Walthall
Selerian Walthall Jasmine Walthall Andre Walthall, Jr. CaDarrius Wallthal, Sr. Raven Walthall Kimberly Walthall Janquitus Caldwell Lakeitha Williams Mariea Williams Myra L. Wright Myra Andrews-Lyle
Ricky Andrews, Jr. Jamari Lyle Khamyra Minarlia Sykes Blantonya (Shawn) Armour Shawn Armour, Jr. Tania Myra Armour Sherri Walthall (deceased) and a host of great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and loved ones.