- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- Homegoing celebration for Mother Elnora Appling Blount, 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
- Date of Original:
- 2011-12-21
- 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 December 21, 2011 funeral of Elnora Appling Blount. Funding for this project provided by Georgia HomePLACE, a unit of the Georgia Public Library Service.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder-B-0059
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_fpro_blountelnoraappling20111221
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_blountelnoraappling20111221
- 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:
- 4 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:
-
Homegotng Celebration for
jHotljer Clnora Appling plount
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 o f 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
Repast
Interment Mt. Olive Memorial Gardens
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.
Special Thanks To: 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-
W. H. Mays Mortuary 1221 James Brown Boulevard
Augusta, Georgia 30901 706-722-6401
