Qravesicfe crvicc Jor 5caf1 cJItompkins thrown Tuesday, February 13, 2001 11:00 A.M. Walker Memorial Park Augusta, Georgia ****** Reverend Raymond Thompkins, Brother Officiating Cefe6ration oj (3ife C^rs. Qean ^foncfcff JJliompkins cgrown You fought a good fight, you finished your course. You kept the faith. What's left? There is laid up for you a croum of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give you on that day. C^rs. gcan ^foncfeff eJhompfcms thrown, was born on August 14,1935, to the late Mr. Walter and Mrs. Gladys Thompkins. She was one of six brothers and two sisters. She was the oldest sister. She departed this life on Fri- day, February 2,2001. She attended the public schools of Richmond County, Georgia and graduated from Lucy Craft Laney High School. At an early age, she joined Elim Baptist Church in the Sand Hill Community of Augusta, Georgia. She served faith- fully as a member of the Church Choir, Sunday School, BTU and Secretary until she moved to New York City. In 1966, she was united in Holy Matrimony to Mr. Joscelyn Brown. In addition to her mother and father, three brothers pre- ceded her in death, Nathaniel, Vander, and Willie Walter. She leaves to mourn her passing: her husband, Mr. Joscelyn Brown; three brothers, Rev. Raymond H. Thompkins, North Augusta, SC; Mr. Willard (Vivian) Thompkins and Mr. John (Sarah) Thompkins, all of Au- gusta, GA; one sister, Mrs. Mattie R. (George) Williams, Killeen, TX; two foster sisters, Mrs. Mary Helen (Leroy) Butler, Augusta, GA and Ms. Gladys Brooks, Brooklyn, NY; one aunt, Ms. Dorothy Williams; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and devoted friends. Cpro0ram Reverend NatJmniel Irvin, Pastor ~ Presiding Old Storm Baptist Church Prayer Rev. Rudolph Moyer Asst. Pastor Elim Baptist Church Scripture Rev. Charles Smith Pastor, Elim Baptist Church Solo Mr. Henri Freeman Remarks & Words of Comfort Rev. Raymond Thompkins Brother Recessional Interment Ministers Repast Elim Baptist Church Mount Auburn Street paNbearers Lucy Craft Laney High School Class of 1955 Mr. Leon Austin Mr. Robert Parks Mr. Gilbert Roland Mr. Bernard Quarles Mr. Frank Thomas Dr. James Carter, III ^Tcrwer fearers Lucy Craft Laney High School Class of 1955 * * * * * * cJFie 0FaitFi cJFiat Qomforts I go to life and not to death From darkness to life's native sky; I go from sickness and from pain To health and immortality. Let our farewell, then, be tearless. Since I bid farewell to tears; Write this day of my departure Festive in your coming years. Horatius Bona * * * * * * ~ ^cfcnowfccfgements ~ The family wishes to thank their many friends for all acts of kindness shown during the passsing of our loved one. May God's richest blessings be with you always. ... THE FAMILY ****** Services Entrusted To oJhe Historic