- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Homegoing Services for Ms. Arnitha Laquitte Whitfield, December 4, 1951 Sunrise, January 7, 2003 Sunset, Saturday, January 11, 2003, 12:00 Noon, First Missionary Full Gospel Baptist Church, 213 Hamilton E. Holmes Rd., NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30318, Bishop C.L. Carter, Pastor, Officiating, St. John 11:25-26
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2003-01-11
- 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 Arnitha Laquitte Whitfield. Birth date: December 4, 1951. Death date: January 7, 2003. Funeral date: January 11, 2003. Church: First Missionary Full Gospel 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.
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_whitfieldarnithalaquitte20030111
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_whitfieldarnithalaquitte20030111
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 3 pages
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
Homegoing Services For
Ms. Arnitha Laquitte Whitfield
December 4, 1951 Sunrise
January 7, 2003 Sunset
Saturday, January 11, 2003 -12:00 Noon-
First Missionary Full Gospel Baptist Church
31'2 Hamilton E. Holmes Rd., NW Atlanta, Georgia 30318
Bishop C. L. Carter Pastor, Officiating
"Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:
And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?
St. John 11:25-26
Reflections on the life Of
Amitha Laquitte Whitfield
Arnitha Laquitte Whitfield, the beloved daughter of the late Mrs. Nadene Lewis Bailey and the late Mr. Eddie Noble, was born on December 4, 1951 in Atlanta, Georgia. She departed this life on January 7, 2003 at her residence, 1648 Kon Tiki Lane.
Arnitha was a graduate of Frederick Douglas High School. A few years after graduation, she became a loving Mother.
Arnitha worked very hard over the years and during these working years, Arnitha was employed by Dobbs International, Seelinger Lee, and Mr. & Mrs. Earl Wasserman. Clearly without a doubt, the one job that was her favorite pastime and joy, was caring for her "little man" David Earl Wasserman.
Arnitha was also a member of First Missionary Full Gospel Baptist Church. She served faithfully as a choir member. Arnitha had a very beautiful and melodious voice. She would always say, "God gave me this voice, so I must use it to give Him all the Praise"
Anyone who ever knew Arnitha for just a short period of time found her to have an enormously generous heart that enhanced the sweet beauty she possessed. Truly she was a blessing. She had no known enemies. Arnitha touched so many lives in so many ways. She "knew no strangers". She will be missed dearly ...
She leaves to cherish her memory: Her loving and devoted husband, James Whitfield Jr. of Jonesboro, GA; Four sons: Jerron D. Fair, Alexsius D. Fair, Octavious D. Fair of Jonesboro, GA and Dameion C. Fair of Atlanta; Two daughters: K.iki C. Fuller (Robert) of Morrow ,GA; Contirious Dillipree of Atlanta, GA; Seven Sisters: Pamela White, Sheila Bailey, Renee' Vaughn, Helen Noble Green, Stephanie Boyd, Shawn Young, and Mercedez Noble. Six brothers: Genous Bailey, Nile Bailey, Niles Noble, Euralh Noble, Isaac Noble and Jamal Noble: Nine Grandchildren: (Twins) Ashunquia, Ashunquanay, Cornelius (DJ), Jameshia, Dameion Jr., Uriah Fair, Malinda Fuller, Khalil and Tonia Hall.
She also leaves to cherish her memory other relatives, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, church family and friends.
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A precious one from us is gone. A voice we loved is still. A place is vacant in our home. Which never can be filled...
Service ofCelebration
Bishop C.L. Carter, Pastor
Officiating
Order of Service
Prelude Processional
Steve Twyman
Selection
Scriptures: Old Testament New testament
Voices ofPraise Minister
Prayer Solo Remarks Obituary Selection Eulogy Acknowledgment Recessional
Interment
Minister Sis. Mary Reedy
Mr. Earl Wasserman
Silently Read Voices ofPraise Bishop C.L. Carter Willie A. Watkins Staff
Mutual Meadows 1215 Hightower Trail
Atlanta, GA 30350
"To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. A time to be born, and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to pluck up that which is planted. Ecclesiastes 3:1-2
The Fami!J is asked to return to the church for Dinner
Our Mother~ Love
Our Mother's love Is sweet and pure For the love you gave We'll always endure.
We think sweet thoughts Of you now and then Just how precious Our time have been.
Now Mother don't fret No please don't cry For the special love
Between us will never die.
The fun we had And the joy we shared Means so much to us Because we know you cared
So our Mother, Our Love Our friend
We'll one day be united On that you can depend!
We dedicate these loving words to our Mother Eternal Love
Farewell My Beloved Arnitha Until we meet again...
Take your rest.. : I loved you... but God loved you best!
Flower Attendants
Friends and Family
Pall Bearers
Friends and Family
Acknowledgment
We extend our sincere appreciation for the many kind expressions of love and concern you have shown during the illness and loss of our beloved, Arnitha.
Your kindness will remain in our hearts always. May God Bless and keep you!
The Family Mortuary Services rendered by:
Willie A Watkins Funeral Home, Inc. 1003 Ralph D. Abernathy Boulevard
Atlanta, Georgia 30310 404-758-1731 /Fax 404-758-3246
info@williewatkins.com/email
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