Homegoing services for Velma Z. Adderley, June 11, 1955-April 24, 2012, 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 30, 2012, First Ebenezer Baptist Church, Hephzibah, Georgia, Reverend Moses Anderson, officiating pastor

Homegoing Services
for VeCma Z. -dderCey
June 11, 1955-ApriC24, 2012
2:00 (P.M. Monday fipriC30, 2012
<First <E6enezer (Baptist Church Hiephziah, eorgia
(ReverendMoses fLnderson - Officiating (Pastor

OBITUARY
Mrs. Velma Z. Adderley departed this life April 24; 2012, at Trinity Hospital Hospice. Born in Hephzibah, Ga on June 11, 1955 to the late Mr. Ephesia (Effigie) and the late Mrs. Carrie Zinnerman. Velma was united in holy matrimony to Mr. Leroy Adderley, who preceded her in death.
Velma loved the Lord and at an early age joined First Ebenezer. As a youth, she sang in the junior choir and participated in numerous church programs, including youth days, Black history celebrations, and Sunday school activities. Velma had a great appreciation for the gospel and enjoyed visiting various community churches. During the last few years she became especially fond of Franklin Covenant, affectionately referring to the pastor as her almost pastor.
Velma attended Richmond County schools and graduated from Hephzibah High School in 1974. Her working years were spent in service to others-17 years in healthcare as a Unit Clerk at the Medical College of Georgia and 12 years in childcare as a Youth Counselor with the YMCA's after school program.
She loved her family and friends, and had an exceptional fondness and genuine concern for all people. She often helped those in need of clothing, food and shelter. As a result of her urging and support, several individuals returned to school and completed their education. She helped many others through difficult times. When someone was in grief or otherwise felt disheartened, she would lift their spirits by visiting or sending special notes, cards, inspirational verses, poems and Spiritual quotes. At the same time, to protect family and friends regarding her conditions, she was very strong and shielded them from her personal circumstances.
Witty and energetic, she was known for her humor, "hip" advice, as well as her verbal and nonverbal expressions. Her liveliness brightened social occasions where she offered her special desserts and other superb dishes from her secret recipes. Her infectious laugh and joy engulfed a room. During family prayer and devotion, she always led the songs. Among her favorite songs were "Jesus, I Love Calling Your Name," "Just Give Me Jesus," and the old hymn "Count Your Blessings." She acknowledged her blessings and gave God the glory daily.
To rejoice in her memory, survivors include a son, Nicholas Effigie Brown and a daughter, Orvis Evette (Shamon) Mims; two grandchildren, Aaron Evans and Ian Brown; five sisters: Claudia (Joel) Jordan of Augusta, Shelia Ann (Cecil) Key and Emily (George) Daniels of Hephzibah, Lee Eunice (Fred) Smith of Athens, and Gwendolyn (Thaddeus) Pryor of Virginia Beach, VA; one brother, Rev. Vernon (Glenda) Zinnerman, Sr. of Columbus, TX; two great aunts, Mae (Seymore) James of Charlotte, NC and Tina Bozeman of Augusta; her Philadelphia sisters, Vanessa Temple and Cherese Kitchens, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

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Heart-to-Soul
A sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit, a golden thread
to the meaning of life." Isadora James
We have shared each other's gladness and wiped each other's tears Charles Jeffrey
I cannot deny that, now I am without your company I feel not only that I am
deprived of a very dear Sister, but that I have lost half of myself.
Bernice of Este
I sought my soul, but my soul I could not see. 1 sought my God, but my God eluded me. I sought my brother and I found all three Anonymous
(My sister is) a bowl of golden water which brims but never overflows. Virginia Woolf
Acknowledgement
On 6ehaCfofourfamiCy, we express our deepest appreciationfor ad the [ove, prayers, and support during this season in our Cives. Our prayers areforever with you. May god 6Cess each andevery one ofyou.
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