Homecoming Celebration for Mother Elnora Appling Blount

Homegoing Celebration
for
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Wednesday, December 21, 2011
1:00 P. M.
Tabernacle Baptist Church
1223 Laney-Walker Boulevard
Augusta, Georgia 30901
Reverend Dr. Charles E. Goodman, Jr., Pastor/Teacher
Officiating
Obituary
Elnora Appling Blount entered into rest Friday, December 16, 2011,
at her residence. Elnora was born in Augusta, GA, on April 12,
1916 to Henry and Beatrice Appling, both of whom preceded her in
death. Elnora was also preceded in death by her husband
Nathaniel Blount, a daughter, Christine Pinckney and her
two sisters, Emma Coles and Annie Mae Chain.
Elnora was a devoted member of the Historic Tabernacle Baptist
Church, where she served faithfully as a Mother of the church and
a Deaconess. Elnora had a knack for cooking. As such, God
would have it that she also gave tirelessly of her time and talent to
the Kitchen/Culinary Ministry for over 60 years.
Elnora is survived by her four children: Mary Ann Rucker,
Savannah, GA; Emma T. Gibson, Sacramento, CA; William
Appling, Augusta, GA; and Betty B. Bennings, Augusta, GA; two
adopted children: Robin (Gale) Armstrong, Eagle River, AK and
Phillip (Roseann) McKnight, Marietta, GA; two sisters: Edith
Hyrams and Ruth Montgomery; her grandchildren: Theresa
Rucker, Terry Rucker, Willie Rucker, Daphine Gibson, Greg
Gibson, Yolanda Gibson, Tammy (Freddie) Cabading, Latrella
Ardis, Marisa Appling, William Appling, Jr., Amanda Appling,
Sharon Tate, Rhondi Bennings, Harold (Judy) Pinckney, Tajuna
Harris, Jeffery (Helen) Pinckney, Veatrice (James) Martin, Otellia
Love and Rodney (Ann) Pinckney; nieces: Roslyn Edgerton,
Anniece Blount and Brenda J. Blount; nephews, Joseph Blount,
Harold Blount, Isaac Blount, Adrian Blount, James Blount, Jack
Martin, Sam Martin and Henry Martin; adopted grandson:
Tywann T. Brantley; two grand-dogs: Sugar Bear Appling and
Bailey Bennings, 38 great-grandchildren, and 30 great-great
grandchildren.
Order of Service
Processional
Scripture...............................Reverend Ethoin Rowe
Old and New Testament
Prayer...............................Reverend Vince Griffith
Selection.....................................Music Ministry
Reflections................................Mrs. Edith F. Larke
Deacon Ronald Brown, Sr.
Selection.....................................Music Ministry
Obituary........................................Read Silently
Acknowledgements...........................Ms. Judith V. Jones
Solo........................................Mrs. Arma Gerald
Words of Comfort.........Reverend Dr. Charles E. Goodman, Jr.
Recessional......................When We All Get to Heaven
Interment
Mt. Olive Memorial Gardens
Repast
Tabernacle Baptist Church Family Life Center
Active Pallbearers
Dea. Roosevelt Abram
Dea. Johnny Ball
Bro. Steve Brown
Dea. Eugene Carlton
Dea. Larry Hunter
Dea. Ed Jones
Dea. W. Quincy Murphy
Dea. Brian Prince
Honorary Pallbearers
Mothers of Tabernacle Baptist Church
Culinary Ministry
Flower Bearers
Deaconess Ministry
There is an open gate at the end of the road
through which each must go alone, and
there is a light we cannot see,
our Father claims His own;
Beyond the gate your loved one
and there is comfort in the thought that a loving God knows best.
Dr. Benjamin Rucker; Dr. Mac Bowman; Dr. Ronald Brown, Sr.; Mrs.
Charlene Patterson; Ms. Kaye Reid; William Bullard; and the Staff of
Odyssey Hospice.
Acknowledgements
Our deepest appreciation is extended to all of you
who have been so very kind, thoughtful and supportive
during this time of bereavement. You have been a
great source of comfort. ~The Family~
Special Thanks To:
W. H. Mays Mortuary
1221 James Brown Boulevard
Augusta, Georgia 30901
706-722-6401