- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Homegoing Services for Ms. Betty Jean Williams, Sunrise, February 4, 1957, Sunset, November 3, 2013, Saturday, November 9, 2013, 12:00 Noon, Lilly Hill Baptist Church, 344 Robin Street, Decatur, Georgia 30030, The Reverend Roy Wade, Officiating
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2013-11-09
- 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 Betty Jean Williams. Birth date: February 4, 1957. Death date: November 3, 2013. Funeral date: November 9, 2013. Church: Lilly Hill Baptist Church (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_williamsbettyjean20131109
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_williamsbettyjean20131109
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
HOMEGOING SERVICES
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Sunrise February 4, 1957
Sunset November 3, 2013
God's Garden
God looked around his garden and found an empty place, He then looked down on earth and saw your tired face. He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest, God's garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best
He knew that you were suffering. He knew you were in pain. He knew that you would never get well on earth again.
He saw the road was getting rough and the hills were hard to climb, So, He closed your weary eyelids and whispered, "Peace be thine." It broke our hearts to lose you, but you didn't go alone For part of us went with you, the day He called you home.
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Saturday, November 9, 2013 - 12:00 Noon-
LIL:LY HILL BAPTIST CHURCH
344 Robin Street Decatur, Georgia 30030
The Reverend Roy Wade
Officiating
Betty Jean Williams was born on February 4, 1957 in Montgomery, Alabama to the late Willie and Laura Williams. Immediately upon moving to Decatur, Georgia her thirst for Christ lead her to join Lilly Hill Baptist Church.
Being a mother of three, she worked diligently to provide stability for her children and grandchildren, in addition to a couple of nieces and nephews. Betty's compassionate heart and adoring personality always compelled her to look beyond her circumstances to render aid to others.
She courageously fought a life-long battle with diabetes. Her quest to champion life to its fullest was ultimately abrupted at her Conyers residence as she valiantly transitioned into her heavenly family on Sunday, November 3, 2013.
Although her illness cheated her of life's longevity, Betty remained steadfast in her convictions to enjoy loving life, her family and friends, past her pain. She refused to allow the enemy to steal her joy.
Betty's talkative personality, upbeat attitude, regal smile, witty sense of humor, her stylish hair and clothes, her kind heart and warm loving spirit; to say the least about her "Mama throw-down cooking skills" are all but a few of the many attributes that will be sorely missed by all of us.
Betty Jean Williams- a beacon of light for aU to see her sweet demeanor, her loving spirit enriched our lives in many ways.
She leaves to cherish her memory, one daughter, Kenyatta Bush (Rick) , Lithonia, Georgia; two sons, Terrance Nash, Conyers, Georgia and Tavoris Nash (Keisha), Laveen , Arizona; sixteen grandchildren; a devoted companion , Ki rk McKenzie; five sisters, Minister Susie Stovall (Jimmie) and Ella Williams, both of Montgomery, Alabama , Rosie Williams and Stella Manora, both of Decatur, Georgia, and Diana Barton (Germaine), Memphis, Tennessee; eleven brothers, Willie J. Moore (Mary), Norman Williams (Ana), Joe N. Williams (Gussie), Lester Williams (Belinda), Walter Williams (Ella), John H. Williams, Lee Williams (Alice), Eddie Williams (Ann), and Charlie Williams, all of Montgomery, Alabama, Willie E. Williams (Marie), Houston, Texas, Jimmy and Bobby Manora, both of
Decatur, Georgia; three aunts, Rosie L. Bell, Troy, Alabama, Willie B. Riley
(Jesse) and Colleen Burton, both of Montgomery, Alabama; one uncle, Jim Green, Montgomery, Alabama; treasured family members, Annie Phillips, Sara Wilson, Linda Jackson, Betty Jackson, Tamela Rhodes, and Maron Humphries; two devoted friends, Constance Walker and Shondra Sumlin; three devoted nieces, Demetrius and Lashawndra Williams, both of Montgomery, Alabama, and Krystle Williams, Decatur, Georgia; devoted nephew, Jeremiah Williams, Decatur, Georgia; a devoted cousin, Jessie Ann Starks; and a plethora of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by one brother, Eli Williams.
PRELUDE
PROCESSIONAL
SELECTION ....................................... Helping Hands International Mass Choir SCRIPTURE:
The Old Testament ................................................... Minister Susie Stovall The New Testament ...............................................Minister Nevin Jackson PRAYER .....................................................................Minister Patricia Crumley SOLO..... ...... ............................................................................... Reginald Ware REMARKS (Two minutes, please) OBITUARY AND POEM ................................................................ Faye Durden SOLO.. .......... ........... .. ................................................................... Annie Phillips EULOGY..... ............................................................... The Reverend Roy Wade ACKNOWLEDGEMENT .................................................... Donald Trimble Staff RECESSIONAL
POSTLUDE
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Hillandale Memorial Park 6201 Hillandale Drive
Lithonia, Georgia 30058
A Repast will be held immediately following the Interment at Lilly Hill Baptist Church.
Nieces
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Brothers and Nephews
The family extends our deepest regards for the many expressions of love and support during the illness of our loved one and our bereavement. May God's grace, peace, and mercy be upon each of you.