- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- A Celebration of Life, Reverend Hazel E. Williams, Sunrise: November 26, 1920, Sunset: October 23, 2009, Friday, October 30, 2009 - 1:00 pm, Trinity AME Church, Lansing, Michigan, Reverend Nathan Dixon, Senior Pastor, Reverend Marinell White, Eulogist
- Contributor to Resource:
- African-American Historical and Genealogical Society (Washington, D.C.). Metro Atlanta Chapter
Wesley Chapel Genealogy Group - Date of Original:
- 2009-10-30
- Subject:
- African American women--Michigan--Lansing--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Michigan--Lansing--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Michigan--Lansing---History--20th century
Funeral service--Michigan--Lansing--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Michigan--Lansing--History--20th century
African Americans--Michigan--Lansing--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Michigan, Ingham County, Lansing, 42.73253, -84.55553
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Hazel Eva Elnora Cooper Williams. Birth date: November 26, 1920. Death date: October 23, 2009. Funeral date: October 30, 2009. Church: Trinity A.M.E. Church (Lansing, Mich.). 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: 775
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_williamshazelevaelnoracooper20091030
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_williamshazelevaelnoracooper20091030
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
Grandma Thank you for the gift of love, now you're sharing it up above. You had many things to say, all in a caring way. Although you lived so far away, your love for us always felt so strong and we felt the same way. You were always someone we could lean on. As sad as we feel, we must let you rest calmly. As we say good-by, as tears roll down our eyes, I know your place in heaven has a good view. Because you're telling God, "I need to keep an eye on a few." I know you will always be in our hearts and mind. You will truly be missed, but not forgotten, as we remtrusce.
Your Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren Rev. Dr. A. Lewis Williams and Rev. Hazel Williams
Together, Again!! Arrangements Entrusted To And Programs Designed By
RILEY FUNERAL HOME
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A Mother's Love
A Mother's Love is always needed, And you don't need to repeat it.
A Mother's Love is sweet an pure, Something a child should always endure.
A Mothers's Love is a special treat, Is a good feeling from head to feet. A Mother's Love is something you can't do without, And you know what I'm talking about, A Mother's Love is not confidential, It's something she does unconditional. A Mother's Love is a blessing from God, Disobey her and get spanked on the bod. A Mother's Love doesn't cost, it's free, And in her arms is a nice place to be. A Mothers Love is full of happiness and joy, It doesn't matter if you're a girl or a boy. A Mother's Love is as sweet as candy, Whenever you need her, she's always handy.
A Mother's Love is like the sun, Constant - always there.
It's warm and freely given, As a breath of soft spring air. A Mother's Love is sheltering, A comfort through the years. Her gentle touch can heal a hurt,
Or wipe away our tears. A Mother's Touch is like the sky,
Spacious - without measure. Reaching out with faith and trust, Her Love's a life long treasure!
Your Loving Daughter, Celia
A Celebration of Life
Reverend Hazel E. Williams
Sunrise: November 26, 1920 Sunset: October 23, 2009
Friday, October 30, 2009 - 1:00 prn Trinity AME Church Lansing, Michigan
Reverend Nathan Dixon, Senior Pastor Reverend Marinell White, Eulogist
Obituary
""'C_I"azel Eva Elnora Cooper Williams was born
rJ. November 26, 1920 in Lansing, Michigan to Thomas
W. Cooper and Allie Mae Riddle Cooper. She graduated from Lansing's Old Central High School.
After 30 years of service, she retired from the United States, Army Corps of Engineers as an Executive Secretary. Reverend Williams was ordained as a minister in the AME Church. She was an Associate Pastor of Lansing's Trinity AME Church, until she moved, with her daughter, to Riverdale, Georgia.
She was preceded in death by: her husband, Reverend Dr. A. Lewis Williams; son, Herman Robert Franklin, Sr.; parents; and sisters, Ruth Dungey, Tessible Simpson, Francelia Russell, Thomelia Roper, and Theresa Dinkins.
Reverend Williams was called to Glory on October 23,2009. She leaves to cherish her memory: her daughter, Celia Franklin-Hines of Riverdale, Georgia; brothers, Arlington (Irma) Cooper and Thomas Cooper, both of Lansing; sisters, Florine Roper and Elise Williams, both of Lansing; four grandchildren, Herman Robert, Jr. (LaTanya), Shirl and Monique, all of Texas and Tracy (Norman) of California; eight great-grandchildren, Andrea Franklin, Christina Moncito, Norman Ford, Nathan Ford, Taylor Franklin, Morgan Franklin, Carrington Franklin, and Kara Bell; several relatives and a host of friends.
Acknowledgment
The family ofReverend Hazel E. Williams wishes to extend our heartfelt thanks for your prayers, cards, flowers and all acts of kindness. We would especially like extend deep appreciation to Trinity AME Church and Senior Pastor, Rev. Nathan Dixon, for your generosity and support.
Memories
Order of Service Reverend Nathan Dixon, Senior Pastor
Trinity AME Church - Officiant
Musical Prelude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Sally Murchison Invocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Helen Rogers Scripture: Psalm 121 . . . . . Rev. Annie Mae Alexander Musical Selection: "Blessed Assurance" ............ .
Rev. Sally Murchison Condolences and Resolutions .................... .
Sister Rosa Moss Hargo Words of Comfort ............................. .
Rev. Leonard Williams, Presiding Elder Reflections (2 minutes, please) ................... .
Brother Elmer Phifer, Tracey Ford, Meredith Cooper
Obituary and Acknowledgment . . . . . . Paula Murchison Musical Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sally Murchison Eulogy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rev. Marinell White Benediction .... . ... . .. . . .. Rev. Zadie Tyner, Pastor
Ellis Tabernacle Church of God Recessional
Honorary Pallbearers
Deacons of Trinity AME Church
Active Pallbearers
Darnell Murchison Clark Cooper Clifton Cooper
Gary Roper Darrin Eaton Frederick Roper
Interment
Deepdale Memorial Gardens
Lansing, Michigan