- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- Eulogistic services for Mrs. Hattye Cureton Smith Black, Monday, January 31, 2000, 3:00 p.m., Springfield Baptist Church, 600 East McBee Avenue, Greenville, South Carolina, Dr. John H. Corbitt, pastor, officiating
- Date of Original:
- 2000-01-31
- Subject:
- African American women--South Carolina--Greenville--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--South Carolina--Greenville--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--South Carolina--Greenville--History--20th century
Funeral service--South Carolina--Greenville--History--20th century
Mourning customs--South Carolina--Greenville--History--20th century
African Americans--South Carolina--Greenville--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, South Carolina, Greenville County, Greenville, 34.85262, -82.39401
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
image/jpeg - Description:
- Program for the January 31, 2000 funeral of Hattie Smith Black.
Original program scanned by OCLC for the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System and described and presented by the Digital Library of Georgia as a part of Georgia HomePLACE: an initiative of the Georgia Public Library Service and GALILEO. - External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/funeral/id:black20000131
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_black20000131
- 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.
- 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:
-
EULOGISTIC SERVICES
FOR
MRS. HATTYE CURETON SMITH BLACK
MONDAY, JANUARY 31,2000 3:00 P.M.
SPRINGFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH 600 EAST McBEE AVENUE
GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA DR. JOHN H. CORBITT, PASTOR, OFFICIATING
ORDER OF SERVICE DR. JOHN H. CORBITT, PRESIDING
Prelude
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Mrs. Carmelita C. Hopkins
Processional
Congregational Hymn ........................................................................ "Holy,Holy, Holy"
Scripture Reading.................. OldandNewTestament...................Dr. Stewart C. Cureton
Prayer....................................................................................... Dr. Stewart C. Cureton
Congregational Hymn .............................................................. "his Well With My Soul"
Expressions: .:
Mr. Samuel Zimmerman Mrs. XantheneNorris,AKA Mrs. Nancy Anderson, Links, Inc.
Solo ......................................................................................... Mrs. Mamie W. Garrett "His Eye Is On the Sparrow"
Eulogy .......................................................................................... Dr.JohnH. Corbitt
Solo ......................................................................................... Mrs. Mamie W. Garrett "TlxLordsPrayer"
Recessional
INTERMENT
COMMITTAL/PRAYER/BENEDICTION
RESTHAVEN MEMORIAL GARDENS HIGHWAY 20
PIEDMONT, SOUTH CAROLINA
OBITUARY
Mrs. Hattie Smith Black, of 305 Webster Road, went to her final resting place, Wednesday, January 26,2000, at Greenville Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Black was one of six siblings born the late Edward and Minnie Cureton. She was married to the late Samuel A. Smith of Greenville and the late Alien Black of Youngstown, Ohio.
She was a graduated of Benedict College where she earned a degree in Elementary Education. As a dedicated teacher she loved children and believed they should be educated both academically and socially. She retired from the Greenville County School District after more than thirty years of service.
Mrs. Black was a loving and giving person. She lead an active life and was a faithful worshiper of Christ. A long time member of Springfield Baptist Church, where she served on numerous committees.
Mrs. Black was involved in several social and community organizations. She was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., having been inducted into Epsilon Tau Omega Chapter of Greenville in 1954 and a member of Greenville Chapter of Links, Inc., Eight-Thirty Club and the Hostess Club. Her passion was observing and respecting nature which she demonstrated through her love for gardening and her immense joy for long country rides.
Those surviving to cherish her memories are her sister, Mildred Chapman of Buffalo, New York; three nieces; two nephews; several great-nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
MY SISTER, MY FRIEND
Life has made you my sister, But youre more than that.
Youre my foreverfriend because of the beauty inside you. > *
No one will ever understand me and stand by me quite the same way you do.
How much more I appreciate you now than when we were kids!
HONORARY FLOWER ATTENDANTS
Epsilon Tau Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
Greenville Chapter of Links, Incorporated
FLOWER ATTENDANTS
The Deaconess and the Missionary Ladies of Springfield Baptist Church
PALL BEARERS
Deacons and Trustees of Springfield Baptist Church
IN APPRECIATION
The family wishes to express sincerest thanks to the many neighbors and friends for all the acts of kindness shown during the years and at the this time of bereavement.
Please be advised that the Greenville County Sheriffs Department and the City of Greenville Police Department no longer provide escort services for funeral processions. Therefore all drivers should obey traffic signals. Persons who are not riding in the funeral home limousines should meet the family at the cemetery.
Services Entrusted to Watkins, Garrett & Woods Mortuary
1011 Augusta Street Greenville, SC 29605
(864)242-1144
