- Collection:
- Atlanta Funeral Programs Collection
- Title:
- Celebration of Life for Ms. Celesta P. Wilson, Monday, January 27, 2014, 1:00 PM, Lordship of Christian Church, 278 Lees Lake Road, Fayetteville, Georgia, Pastor Michael A. Pace, Officiating
- Date of Original:
- 2014-01-27
- Subject:
- African American women--Georgia--Fayetteville--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Fayetteville--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Fayetteville---History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Fayetteville--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Fayetteville--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Fayetteville--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Fayette County, Fayetteville, 33.44873, -84.45493
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Celesta Porter Wilson. Birth date: May 26, 1949. Death date: January 14, 2014. Funeral date: January 27, 2014. Church: Lordship of Christian Church (Fayetteville, 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: 441
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:aarl_afpc_wilsoncelestap20140127
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:aarl_afpc_wilsoncelestap20140127
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 1 page
- Holding Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
-
K.ristie Russell K.athy Russell Maya Pennick Kimberly Thomas Nia Pennick Candace Johns
Marco Wilson Lloyd Platt
Jerome Pennick Edward Young
Yves Arnold Tavin Wilson
The family wishes to acknowledge with deep appreciation the many expressions of love, concern and kindness shown to them during this difficult time. May God bless and keep you !
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Monday, January 27,2014 1:00PM
Lordship of Christian Church 278 Lees Lake Road Fayetteville, Georgia
Pastor Michael A. Pace, Officiating
Celesta "Faye" Porter Wilson was born on May 26, 1949 in Florala, Alabama to the late William J. Porter and Susie Mae Coney Porter.
She went home to be with the Lord on January 18, 2014. "Faye", as she was known by her family and close friends, was married to James E . Wilson on November 22, 1967, and of that marriage two children were born, Tonjya W. Johns and Vincient M. Wilson. She was an outstanding student and graduated from Florala High School in 1967. As an early leader and pioneer, she was the fttst and only black student to integrate Florala High School. She paved the way for others who attended the following year.
She and James moved to Adanta, Georgia in 1972. She started working for Georgia Power Company at the tender age of 25 as a Customer Service Representative and later became a Customer Service Supervisor. She supervised over 50 employees for more than 10 years and after 37 years of service, retired in May, 2009.
Faye enjoyed life and during retirement spent time with family and friends; when she wasn't traveling with her best friend, Della Wright. She was an inspiration to everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. She developed a close and lasting friendship with Della Wright, Erostine Knox and Shundra Neal. Faye was a sister, a mother, loving grandmother and great-grandmother.
Faye gave her life to the Lord and served faithfully at Lordship of Christ under the direction of Pastor Michael A. Pace. She was a member of the "Echoes of Praise" and served as a Sunday School Teacher to Shamiyah, Aisha, Christina, and Elena all of whom she adored.
Faye leaves to cherish her memories her children, Tonjya (Greg) Johns and Vincient (Tonya) Wilson; her sisters, Margaret Qames) Rodgers, Barbara (Tollie, deceased) Weatherington, Willie Mae Miller, Gloria Brennan White; her brother, William Qacqueline) Porter; eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and a host of niece~, nephews, cousins, friends, and co-workers. Faye will be dearly missed by each and every person whose life she touched.
Prelude...................................................Lordship of Christ
Processional
Opening Praise...........................................Lordship of Christ
Scripture Comfort......................................Philippians 2:17-21
Prayer of Comfort................................................Ms. Cassandra Renfroe
Expressions and Remarks Family Representative................................................Vincient Wilson Family Representative........... . ...................William D. Porter Church Representative....................................Sandra Pace Best Friend........................................................................Della Wright GA Power Representative ............................Stanley England
Praise Dance......................................................................Jacquetta Porter
Solo.........................................Reverend Andrew Potter & Betty Potter
Eulogy.....................................................................Pastor Michael A. Pace
Acknowledgement..............................................Willie A. Watkins Staff
Recessional
Westview Cemetery 1680 Westview Drive
Atlanta, Georgia