My Cast Request
Please dont say that I gave up
Just say that I gave in
Dont say I lost the battle
For it was Gods war to lose or win
Please dont say how good I was
But that I did my best
Just say I tried to do whats right
To give the most I could, not to do less
Please dont give me wings or halos
Thats for God to do
I want no more than I desire
No extras, just my due
Please dont give me flowers or
Talk in harsh tones
Dont be concerned about me now
Im well with God
Ive made it home
Dont talk about what could have been
Its over and its done
Just see to all my familys needs
The battle has been won
When you draw a picture of me
Dont draw me as a saint
Ive done some good
Ive done some wrong, so use all your paint
Not just the bright and light tones
Use some gray and dark
In fact, dont put me down on canvas
Paint me in your heart
Dont just remember all the good times
But remember all the bad
For life is full of many things
Some happy and some sad
But if you must do something
Then I have one last request
Forgive me for the wrongs Ive done
And with the love thats left
Thank God for my souls resting
Thank God for all who loved me
Praise God who loved me best
Active Pallbearers
Mr. George Bailey
Mr. Willie Ganious, Jr.
Mr. Terry Miller
Mr. Wesley C. Neal
Reverend William Bert Neal, III
Mr. Michael Sweeper
Mr. William H. Sweeper
Mr. Augustus Thurmond
Manor ary Pallbearers
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Belle-Terrace Neighborhood Association
Former Co-Workers: T. W. Josey High School
H. H. Brigham Gospel Chorus
Haines Alumni Association
3lower Rearers
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Usher Board, Mt. Zion A.M.E. Zion Church
With "Deep Qratitude
The family of the late Lunette M. Brigham
acknowledges and deeply appreciates the many
expressions of kindness and love rendered to them
during her illness and their bereavement.
W. H. Mays Mortuary
Professional Service A Family Tradition Since 1922
1221 James Brown Boulevard
Augusta, Georgia 30901
(706) 722-6401
A Celebration of Cife
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Mrs. CunetteM. Rriyham
Thursday, December 27, 2007
11:00 A.M.
Mount Zion
African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church
Augusta, Georgia
Reverend Alton R. Pegues, Pastor
Officiating Minister
Obituary
If I have helped somebody as I passed along,
then my living shall not be in vain.
An earthly journey ended on Friday, December 21, 2007
when Lunette Miller Brigham departed this life.
Lunette Miller Brigham was born October 5, 1931, to
the late Mr. Thomas Miller and Mrs. Lunette Thompkins
James in Augusta, Georgia.
She was united in Holy Matrimony to Henry H. Brigham,
Sr. on December 27, 1957. To this union were added two
devoted children: Henry H. Brigham II and Ms. Deborah
(Davis) Wilcox.
At an early age, Mrs. Brigham joined and was baptized at
Pierce Grove Baptist Church in Martinez, Georgia. She
continued in faith and transferred her membership to
Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church in
Augusta, Georgia under Reverend Lacy J. Cochrane. She
served in various capacities for over 40 years at Mt. Zion.
Mrs. Brigham attended public schools in Augusta, Georgia
including Haines Normal and Industrial Institute. Mrs.
Brigham completed her Bachelor of Science degree in
Biology at Paine College (52). Her career with the
Richmond County Board of Education spanned 30 years
beginning at Weed Elementary School, A. R. Johnson
Junior High School, and T. W. Josey High School. She
also earned her Masters Degree in Science Education from
Indiana University.
In addition to her children, Lunette leaves to cherish her
memory: three grandchildren, Henry H. Brigham III,
Michelle Denise Brigham, and Taylor Vontrice Brigham;
one uncle, Reverend Stewart T. (Barbara) Thompkins of
Augusta, Georgia; three devoted cousins, Paul
Thompkins, George Lillian Thompkins, and Francine
McCoy; godchildren, Mrs. Karen (Jones) Joye of
Columbia, South Carolina, Ms. Dyanna Adams and
Derrick Larke; special friends of the family, Dr. Yvonne
Shaw and Tyra Bowdry; and a host of cousins and friends.
Order of Service
Prelude..................................Ms. Gale Bell
Processional
Hymn of Praise...........H. H. Brigham Gospel Chorus
Scriptures
Old Testament ...............Reverend James Coffman
New Testament......................Sister Joyce Scurry
Prayer...................Reverend Sharon C. Caldwell
Choral Selection ........H. H. Brigham Gospel Chorus
Obituary (read silently)....................Soft Music
Remarks (3 Minutes Please)
Richmond County Board of Education.Mr. Marion Barnes
Paine College Alumni...............Mrs. Ann N. Johnson
Belle-Terrace Neighborhood Association .. Mr. George Mitchell
Class Leader.......................Mr. Richard Manor
Resolution/Acknowledgements..........Ms. Linda Cratic
Solo.................................Mr. Wesley C. Neal
The Eulogy.............Reverend George R. Washington
Pastor, Zion Hill A.M.E. Zion-Concord, North Carolina
Recessional
Interment..................Mt. Olive Memorial Gardens
Repast
Mt. Zion A.M.E. Zion Church Fellowship Hall