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"OUR FATHER, WHO ART. . TRIBUTE IN MEMORY OF THE LATE 
MRS,, REBECCA DINKINS ADAMS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1980 
2:00 P Mo ZION BENEVOLENT BAPTIST CHURCH 
HOPKINS, SOUTH CAROLINA REVEREND CHARLES L0 JACKSON, OFFICIATING 
 
 OBITUARY 
 
Mrs  Rebecca Dinkins Adams of Route 1, Box 131, Hopkins, SC, the daughter of the late Moses and Annie Dinkins, was born in Sumter County9 South Carolina, January 5, 1896 She passed at her home unexpectedly October 14, 1980 at 8; 45 a0m. 
In her early life, she connected herself with the Allen Chapel AME9 Sumter9 South Carolina, She joined Zion Benevolent Baptist Church where she remained a faithful and active member until the decline of her health She was an avid Christian who9 although less emotional than some, lived a life that was full of God and Love 
 
She was united in Holy Matrimony to Mr John Adams9 Jr in 1914 who preceded her in death To this union9 13 children were born--12 of which survive 
 
She leaves to mourn her departure 4 sons""Harry Adams of Detroit9 Michigan, John Charles Adams of Gadsden, Moses Adams of Eastover and Leroy Adams of Hopkins; 8 daughters Flossie Harris of Detroit, Michigan,, Francenia Weston of Gadsden, Florence Faust of Denmark, SC9 Jessie Walker of Philadelphias, Pennsylvania, Sally Leach of Tallahassee, Florida, Marie Grafton of Bronx, NY, Hattie Bell Bookert of Columbia, SC9 and Minnie Williams of Rochester, NY; 38 grandchildren9 15 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and a host of sorrowing relatives and friends 
 
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WE DEDICATE TO HER MEMORY THESE WORDS 
 
"Nothing worth while is ever accomplished without passion and basic passion of all is love" 
Sorrowfully submitted: THE FAMILY 
 
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 
The Family of the. late Mrs Rebecca Dinkins Adams wishes to acknowledge with deep and sincere appreciation all ex pressions and acts of kindness shown during their hour of bereavement  
 
 ORDER OF SERVICES MRS  REBECCA DINKINS ADAMS 
 
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REMARKS; Deacon George Belton, Sr,, Dr9 W H0 Neal 
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I had to go3 I could not stays So during the morning I slipped away,, 
I loved you then,, I love you nows But I must leave you for a little while 
Please do not grieve3 nor shed a tear,, And I in turn will always be near9 
Think of me when the brightest sun shines9 Speak of me with a gallant smile 
Praise the Lord and always do good, Remember the things I taught you during our livelihood 
Again, I say I love you, so do not fret, Jesus loves us all3 this never forget 
I8ve gone to meet him in the sky, I 11 be waiting for you in the "SWEET BYE AND BYE " 
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 FLORAL BEARERS 
 
Granddaughters and Great Granddaughters 
 
Beverly Gibson Wilhelmenia Bostic Tronda Bookert Patrica Noble Cheryl Adams Claudia Crafton Jannia Crafton 
 
Marcia Adams Francis Finch Cynthia Tumipseed Juanita Trewell Doris Noble Kandy Adams Donna Adams 
 
HONORARY PALLBEARERS 
 
Sons-in-Law 
 
Johnny Faust Johnny Walker Bobby E0 Leach 
 
Roosevelt Harris Hilton Williams Thomas Crafton 
 
ACTIVE PALLBEARERS 
 
Sons and Grandsons 
 
Harry Adams John C* Adams Moses Adams 
 
Samuel Weston Michael Weston Leroy Adams 
 
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J.P. HOLLEY FUNERAL HOMES 
 
Two Locations 
 
2469 Senate Street Columbia, S.C. 29205 
256-8088 
 
106 Church Street St. Matthews, S.C. 29135 
874-3317