- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- Remembering the life of Katherine F. Avery, sunrise, December 21, 1924, sunset, May 15, 2010, graveside ceremony, Saturday, May 22, 2010, 11:00 a.m., Cedar Grove Cemetery, 120 Watkins Street, Augusta, Georgia 30901, Reverend Dr. Charles E. Goodman, Jr., pastor, officiating, The Historic Tabernacle Baptist Church, 1223 Laney Walker Boulevard, Augusta, Georgia 30901
- Date of Original:
- 2010-05-22
- Subject:
- Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Augusta
Mourning customs--Georgia--Augusta
Funeral service--Georgia--Augusta
Genealogy
African American women--Georgia--Augusta--History--21st century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Augusta--History--21st century
African Americans--Georgia--Augusta--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Richmond County, Augusta, 33.47097, -81.97484
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Program for the May 22, 2010 funeral of Katherine Cheatham Avery. Funding for this project provided by Georgia HomePLACE, a unit of the Georgia Public Library Service.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder-A-0074
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_fpro_averykatherinecheathamfoster20100522
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_averykatherinecheathamfoster20100522
- Language:
- eng
- Bibliographic Citation (Cite As):
- Cite as: [title of program], Eula M. Ramsey Johnson Memorial Funeral Program Collection, Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System System, as presented in the Digital Library of Georgia.
- Extent:
- 2 pages
- Original Collection:
- Eula M. Ramsey Johnson Memorial Funeral Program Collection, Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System, Augusta, Georgia
- Holding Institution:
- Augusta-Richmond County Public Library
- Rights:
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I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7
Jn Appreciation
ne family of Katherine F. Avery wishes to than ^h of you for the acts of love and compass. io\vn to us during her lengthy illness an -Ir bereavement. May you continue to experien... od's rich blessings.
W. H. Mays Mortuary
"Professional Service A Family Tradition Since 1922 1221 James Brown Boulevard Augusta, Georgia 30901 (706)722-6401
Kemembering the Fife
of
Katherine ?. Avery
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Sunset May 15, 2010
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11:00 A.M.
Cedar Grove Cemetery 120 Watkins Street
Augusta, Georgia 30901
a crand Dr. Charles E. Goodman, Jr. Pastor, Officiating
7 c H -none Tabernacle Baptist Church 123 Lanev Walker Boulevard Augusta, Georgia 30901
Obituary
Ecclesiastes 3
Seasons
Time to be born: Katherine Cheatham-Foster Avery was born on December 21,1924 to the late David Cheatham, Sr. and Mattie Rhodes-Cheatham in Keysville, Georgia. Katherine was raised in Augusta, Georgia by her great-aunt, the late Mattie B. Foster.
Time to Die: Katherine entered peacefully into rest Saturday, Mat' 15,2010 at the Warrenton Health & Rehabilitation Center, Warrenton, Georgia.
Spiritual Time: Katherine was baptized at an early age at Tabernacle Baptist Church, and was a faithful, lifelong member.
Education Time: Katherine attended elementary school in Augusta. She graduated from Haines Normal and Industrial Institute in 1942. Katherine pursued her passion for nursing Sc entered the Lamar School of Nursing and graduated in 1945.
Family Time: In 1946, Katherine united in matrimony to Charles Walker Avery ^nd to this union one daughter, Charlene was born in July, 1949.
After 50 years of marriage, Charles preceded her in death in
ecember, 1996. Five siblings also pre-deceased Katherine: Leola Johnson, David Cheatham, Jr., Charlie Cheatham, Freddie L. Cheatham and Robert Cheatham.
Work Time: Katherine began and ended her nursing career at University Hospital as a professional registered nurse. Her first nursing assignment was a brief rotation as a Recovery Room nurse; however, she spent the remainder of her years at the hospital in the Labor &: Delivery Department. Katherine had a unique yearning for this nursing specialty and assisted in birthing generations of babies into this community. After over 40 years of loyal and dedicated service, she retired in 1987.
Time to Mourn: Memories of Katherine will last forever in the hearts of those who will miss her dearly. We celebrate a life well lived.
A devoted daughter, Charlene A. Patterson; a caring grandson. William M. (Joette) Griffin, III; a loving great-grandson, Jaden Aver\r Griffin; one sister, Maggie B. (Erskine / Cartwright, Keysviiic. Georgia; three brothers, xAlex J. Cheatham, Chicago, Illinois. Joseph P. Cheatham, and Reverend Johnny L. (Beatrice Cheatham, both of Augusta, Georgia; one sister-in-law, Sarah A. Washington, Augusta, Georgia, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Order of Service
Scriptures Old Testament Reverend Johnny L. Cheatham New Testament Minister Wanda Richardson
Prayer of Comfort Reverend Sheffie Rouse
Solo Deacon Betty B. Bennings
Reflections Clmrch Member Deacon Roosevelt Abram
Friend Mrs. Elizabeth Brown
Acknowledgements Mrs. Ella Ealy
Solo Mr. Robert H. Culbreath
Words of Comfort Reverend Dr. Charles E. Goodman, Jr.
Committal and Interment Reverend Dr. Charles E. Goodman, Jr.
Reverend George C. Miller, III
