Cekbmtion of the, ttomegoing

of

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Mrs. ^Dorothy tinnier Qowdre,

Friday, February 16,2JO01

1:00 Oclock T.M.

Beutah Qrove. Missionary ^Baptist Church.

1434 Topfar Street

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, Qzorgia

Reverend%ufus Copeland- Officiating

Ofiituary
"I havefought agoodfight, I havefinished my course, I have kept the faith, henceforth, there is [aid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteousjudge shallgive me at that day . . ."
II Timothy 4:7,8
Mrs. Dorothy Hunter Bowdre, was 6orn on August 26, 1954, in Augusta, Qeorgia to the [ate Mr. 9{ewt Hunter andMrs. ^{inartunter. She entered into eternalrest onTuesday, Jebruary, 13,2001, at Doctors Hospital, Augusta, Qeorgia.
She was a 1972graduate ofWestside ttigh Schoolanda 1974 graduate ofAugusta TechnicalCollege.
At an earhj age, she was Baptized at the Macedonia Baptist Church, Martinez, Georgia. She was united in ^ioly Matri mony in 1983, to Mr. James Bowdre, Jr. who precededher in death in 1990. To this union two children were Born. She. reunitedwith the Sharon Baptist Church, where she servedon the Womens fellowship Ministry andasformer Director of the youth Ministry. She was aformerPresident ofthe Parent Teacher Organization at the Stillerest Sap tist School.
She was aformer employee ofCoca Cola Bottling Company in Augusta, Qeorgia andwaspresently employedas an Adminis trative Assistant at ferguson Enterprise.
Dorothy had a strong lovefor herfamily andfriends andher pastime was photography and modeling. She brought joy, laughter andfondness to allthat were blessedto be innerpres ence. Today, as we reflect on our tremendous loss, we cherish the legacy ofbeautiful, loving andsweet memories.
She leaves to cherish her memory: two loving sons, Brandon HunterBowdre andJames Bowdre, III, ofAugusta; mother, Mrs. 9{ina 9{unter, of Augusta; two sisters, Mrs. Emma McQruder, ofAugusta andMrs. Myratt. Lee, ofRichmond, VA; two brothers, Mr. John Lockjwrt, ofEdgefield, SC and Mr. Shelley Hunter, ofAugusta; mother-in-law, Mrs. Jessie <M. Bowdrc, of Augusta; three sisters-in-law, Mrs. Mamie Wright, Ms. Joyce Bowdre and Mrs. Sandy Bowdre, all of Augusta; two brothers-in-law, Mr. Michael". Bowdre, Sr. andMT. Toney L. Bright, Sr., ofAugusta; two godchildren, Adrianna Olds and Leanna Olds, both of Charlotte, iA/t; a specialfriend, Mr. franf^orman, ofAtlanta; and a host of devoted nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins andfriends.

OUT Mother
J{ey, 'Momma, I know the Lord chose what was bestforyou. 'Even ifyou wouldhave stayedwith us, it would bejust like you were stillin the hos pital because you would not be abCe to spea^or anything. So really the Lord was watching out for you and chose the best. I am being taken care of by my cousins, accompanied by great friends, andmainly taken care ofby andbeingguidedby a reallygreat Aunt. 'Bye Mom, I'llalways remem ber you ...111 = 1 Love ^oui
" 'Brandon
Oiey, 'Momma, I know you are in a better place now and it's less sufferingfor you. So I am not really worriedabout it. Ifyou are wondering, yes we have someone to take care of us. Sometimes it's hard but the Lord chose what was best for you, at least you are up there with daddy and the Lord. 'Welllifegoes on and I stilllove you. ''': "'"''"':''"'''.'''. :":">;::V;:.: >";;.:.: ::V:"\".-/-: :" James .

Order ofService
Reverend fredTurner ~ Presiding Interim 'Pastor, Snaron 'Bap tist Churcfi
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Selection.... .................. ...J.%. Affen InspirationalVoices Sharon Baptist Church.
PrayerofComfort. .......... ............... .. Carpentersvitte Baptist Church.
Scriptiaz. ................................ ......Re/v.^enryMdJ^nney Lower Tabemack Baptist Churcfi
%eflections (Limit 3 Minutes) ftsft. friend- Mr. CjeratdlQng
y\s A 9^ei^fi.6or ~ Mr. 9Aitton fielding y(s & Member ~ 'Dea. Raymond Qibson ttiCkrest Baptist Schoot- Mrs. Beverty Bompard
Sob.. ................................................. Mrs. SandraTfiittips
Acfoozuledffements. ........................ Ms. freddattiggins
OBituary ............ ........................................ ...%eadSiknt[y
Selection. ........................ J.'H. &tten Inspirational'Voices Snaron Baptist Church
Eulogy .............................................. %ev.%ufusCope(and Qardner Qrove Baptist Church
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Interment .................... Snaron Baptist Church Cemetery

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~%epast~ Sharon Baptist Church

Safety Mome
I am Home in Heaven, dear ones; Oh, so happy andso Bright!
There is perfectjoy andbeauty In this everlasting light.
!A.llthe ^ain andgriefis over, 'Every restless tossingpassed; I am now at peaceforever, Safely home in ^Leaven at last.
'Didyou wonder I so calmly trodthe valley ofthe shade? Oh! 'But Jesus'love illumined 'Every darf^andfearfulglade.
Rnd'H.e came Himself to meet me In that way so hard to tread;
&nd with Jesus' arm to lean on, Could I have one doubt or dread?
Then you must notgrieve so sorely, for I love you dearly still;
'Try to lookj>eyondearth's shadows, (pray to trust our father's will.
There is worS^stillwaitingforyou, So you must not idly stand;
'Do it now, while life remaineth you shallrest inJesus'land.
'When that workjs allcompleted, 9{e willgently callyou 9{ome; Oh, the rapture of that meeting,
Oh, thejoy to see you cornel

Active &att6earns

Mr. Lawrence. 'Bennett Mr. 'Kgnny Vinson Mr. Jre.em.an %puntftree

'Mr. (DanidcWilliams Mr. Claude. Burns
Mr. Qe.raldSte.wart

'Women's fellowship Ministry Sharon (Baptist Church
flower fea
Sharon Baptist Church Ushers

~ Stefqiowkfyement ~
Thefamily egresses their warm andsinceregrati tude to allwho have shown many loving ways to express acts of kindness during their time of be reavement. Ifae calls, flowers, cards, prayers and words ofcomfort willalways be remembered. May Qodbless each andevery one ofyou.
rffie family
WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, INC. In Charge of Services