- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Homegoing Service for A Dedicated Servant of God, Sister Thelma A. Ware, First Baptist Church, 549 Riley Street, Roanoke, Alabama, Wednesday, February 5, 1997, 1:00 P.M. (Central Standard Time), Rev. Lathonia J. Wright, Pastor, Rev. W.R. Terry, Officiating
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 1997-02-05
- Subject:
- African American women--Alabama--Roanoke--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Alabama--Roanoke--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Alabama--Roanoke--History--20th century
Funeral service--Alabama--Roanoke--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Alabama--Roanoke--History--20th century
African Americans--Alabama--Roanoke--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Alabama, Randolph County, Roanoke, 33.15123, -85.37217
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Thelma A. Ware. Birth date: December 14, 1917. Death date: February 1, 1997. Funeral date: February 5, 1997. Church: First Baptist Church (Roanoke, Ala.). 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_warethelmaa19970205
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_warethelmaa19970205
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
Floral Attendants
Lily White Chapter #352 Order of Eastern Stars
Pall Bearers
Grandsons Nephews
Final Care And Arrangements Entrusted To:
Clark Memorial Funeral Services
Roanoke, Alabama Phone (205) 863-4885
We Cherish The Trust And Confidence You showed by Granting to our Firm, the Privilege of Assisting you Through this difficult period.
If in some Small way, we
Have helped to lighten
, The tremendous load
That always Accompanies the loss
ot"toved ones . . .
... Then Our Aim Has Been Accomplished! Clark Memorial Funeral Service
Homegoing Sel1(ice
for
A Dedicated Servant Of God
Sister Thelma A. Ware
First Baptist Church
549 Riley Street Roanoke, Alabama
Wednesday, February 5, 1997
1:00 P. M.
(Central Standard Time)
Rev. Lathonia J. Wright, Pastor Rev. W. R. Terry, Officiating
Obituary
"0 Creator, in the depth of Your wisdom, you lovingly govern all men and distribute to each what is good. Now, give rest to the soul of Your servant, for she has placed her hope in You, our Creator Maker and our God. "
Sister Thelma Loreater Almon Ware was born December 14, 1917, in Randolph County Alabama to the parentage of the late Mr. and Mrs. William W. and Martha Ann (Hann) Almon .
At an early age, she joined New Hope Baptist Church, Franklin, Georgia where she faithfully served until her pilgrimage brought her to the Roanoke area. There, she united with the First Baptist Church, where she sought to fulfill her desire for spiritual completeness.
She was married April 1, 1933 to Ebenezer Ware. God blessed this union with three children; two preceded her in death, Mr. Willie Frank Ware, and Leanora I; This union later blossomed into a family of loving grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Because of her adorable motherly spirit, her family often extended to include the children of others, to whom she opened up her home and her heart.
Mrs. Thelma Ware will long be remembered as a statuesque, stately woman, who carried herself with pride and elegance. Determined, resolute and matter-of-fact was her way. Her life was a portrait of service. She will be remembered as a energetic church worker, who served in the Missionary Society, Usher Board, Sunday School, and Mission. Her involvements extended from the local church to the District level, where she also busied herself in the activities of both the East Alabama, and Southwestern Union District Associations. She loved the beautiful Order of the Eastern Star, and was Past Worthy Matron of the Lily, White Chapter # 352 Order of Eastern Stars, in Roanoke.
She quietly slipped away from this life on February 1, 1997 at her residenc'e in Roanoke, Alabama.
She leaves to cherish loving memories, her husband, Mr. Ebernezer Ware of Roanoke, Alabama; a devoted daughter, Mrs. Leanora W. (Joe F.) Grady of Anniston, Alabama; four sisters: Mrs. Annie Maude Bailey (George), and Mrs. Annette Amelia Cupid, and Mrs. Bette J. Keith all residing in Brooklyn, New York; and Mrs. Jeanette Bussey of Cleveland, Ohio; one brother, Jimmy Almon of Anniston, Alabama; three grandchildren, Joe Grady, Jr., Andre' Grady, and Ms. Gwendolyn D. Grady; five great grandchildren; a special niece and nephew, Mr. and Mrs. Charles and Brenda Ware of Roanoke, Alabama; and many other loving relatives and friends.
Rites
Organ Prelude
Processional and Reviewal .... . . . .. . . .. .. . . . . ... Family
Selection ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . First Baptist Church Choir
"Like A Ship That's Tossed And Driven (The Lord Will Make A Way Somehow)"
Scripture Old Testament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. A. L. Heflin New Testament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. L. J. Wright
Hymn Number 5 . .. . . .. . .. . . . .... Choir and Congregation
"A Charge To Keep I Have"
Prayer .. . ... . ............... . ... . Rev. L. B. Houston
Remarks . . . .. ...... . . . ... . .... Sis. Velma Terry Williams
"As A Friend"
Remarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dea. Frank Person
"As A Church Member''
Hymn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dea. Tracy Ware
The Eulogy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Rev. W. A. Terry
Recessional
Concluding Services And Interment New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery 508 New Hope Road, Franklin, Hea~d County, Georgia
The blow was hard, the shock severe, Altho' I knew my death was near
Only those who have loved Christ so well--
The pain of parting, is a lovely farewell
God saw all of my sufferingAnd how hard my hiils were to climb
So he closed my wearying eyes And he whispered so softly, 11Peace Be Mineu
Acknowledgement
'The Family of the late Mrs. Thelma Ware wishes to expres~ deepest appreciation for all acts of kindness shown to them dunng these hours of bereavements.
The Ware Family