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 Jor 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