Celebration o f L ife Service for `Dorcas G. "Brown "DoCC' Saturday, November 23, 2002 12:00 P.M, S t M a r f (Baptist Church Gadsden, South Carolina Reverend Dr. Secaida Howell - Pastor - `The Obituary "And, God shall wipe away all the tears from their eyes; And there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be no more pain; fo r the former things are passed a w a y " Revelations 21:4 Mrs. Dorcas Garrick Brown was born October 6, 1920 in Richland County, South Carolina to the late Beverly Garrick and Margaret Sims Garrick. She was called to eternal rest on Wednesday, November 20, 2002 at Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital, Columbia, South Carolina after a long illness. At an early age Mrs. Brown became a member of St. Mark Baptist Church. She remained a devoted and faithful member until her health began to decline. She was a dedicated and active member of the Pulpit Aid Ministry, the Missionary Society II and the Christian New Life Club. Mrs. Brown attended the public schools of Richland County and worked until retirement as a Food Service Supervisor with the South Carolina Department of Mental Health. She received several awards and recognitions for her outstanding service. Dorcas, affectionately known as "Doll" or "Doll Baby" to her family and friends, was married to the late Walter Brown, Sr. To this union two children were born. She truly loved her family and was a joy to them. She was a delight to her friends and a source of good will to others She always carried a serene and beautiful spirit about her which will live on in our hearts. Though the presence of one so dear is no more, precious memories are left to be cherished by her son, Walter (Ann) Brown, Jr., Columbia, South Carolina; daughter, Dorothy J. (Hector) Taylor, Columbia, South Carolina; brothers, Doctor Garrick, Jacob (Naomi) Garrick, both of Gadsden, South Carolina; sisters, Martha G. Moore, Carrie G. Shivar, both of Gadsden, South Carolina; grandchildren, Dwayne (Fredericka) Brown, Tameka (Courtney) Lance, Terrance (Brenda) Taylor, all of Columbia, South Carolina; great grandchildren, Ciera, Terrance, Cytesha, Jarred, Mekhi and Tyson; brothers-in-law, James (Marva) Brown, Gadsden, South Carolina, Johnny Bell, Columbia, South Carolina; sisters-in-law, Lillie M. Garrick, Columbia, South Carolina, Esther Garrick, Washington, DC, Lillie Brown, Marie Brown, Carrie Brown, Louise Brown, Minnie A. Brown, all of Gadsden, South Carolina, Grethel (Winston) Ridley, Duquesne, Pennsylvania; aunt-in-law, Reverend Louise Goodwin, Hopkins, South Carolina and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. `The Order o f Service Reverend Dr. Secaida Howell, Officiating PRELUDE PROCESSIONAL AND PARTING VIEW HYMN......................."We've Come This Far By F a i t h ....................... Choir SCRIPTURE Old Testament - Psalm 91:1-11............................ Reverend Herbert Mosley St. Mark Baptist Church New Testament - St. John 14:1-6...............Reverend Gregory Cunningham New Light Beulah Baptist Church PRAYER .................................... .................. Reverend Dr. Augustus Rodgers I DeQuincey Newman United Methodist Church SELECTION .................................................................St. Mark Men's Chorus REMARKS ....................................................................... Sister Naomi Jackson Deacon Ben Jones Brother Larry Brown Brother Roosevelt Garrick, Jr. SOLO............................................................................... Sister Rebecca Weston WORDS OF COMFORT ................................. Reverend Dr. Secaida Howell SELECTION ....................................................................... ...................... Choir RECESSIONAL POSTLUDE COMMITTAL, PRAYER, BENEDICTION INTERMENT Crescent Hill Memorial Gardens and Mausoleum Columbia, South Carolina Slcknozoledgement The family of the late Mrs. Dorcas G. Brown wishes to express their utmost and sincere appreciation for every act of kindness that has been expressed through prayers, calls, beautiful flowers and other expressions of sympathy during this time of bereavement. We have been strengthened by your prayers and unselfish devotion. -`Honorary T a ti `Bearers Nephews B a d `Bearers St. Mark Baptist Trustee Ministry Nieces H Bearers Jlozuer Bearers St. Mark Missionary Society H` er Journey's J u s t `Begun Don't think of her as gone away Her journey's just begun! Life holds so many facets This earth is only one. Just think of her as resting From the sorrows and the tears In a place of warmth and comfort Where there are no days and years. Think o f how she must be wishing That we could know, today How nothing but our sadness Can really pass away. And think of her as living In the hearts of those she touched For nothing loved is ever lost And she was loved so much. HOLLEY F UNERAL HOME John P. Holley, Jr. President & Director 2469 Senate Street Columbia, SC 29205 256-8088 8132 Garners Ferry Rd. P.O. Box 90403 Columbia, SC 29209 695-1666 102 Church Street St. Matthews, SC 29135 874-3317 Prompt & Courteous Service - Since 1917