(jeleAwium. op T A'
(wv
avis'
u/iaauqns/
Monday,
11:
BETHEL AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
623 Crawford Avenue
Augusta, Georgia
Sunset
March 1, 2011
Sunrise
October 31, 1916
Reverend Mark S. Pierson, Pastor
ru Officiating i\j
NANCY LEE DAVIS BURROUGHS was born October 31, 1916 in Jenkins County to the late
Mr. Willie Rollo Davis and Ruth Elizabeth Barber Davis. She was the second child of three
children. Her sisters, Marietta Garrett and Kind Stella Johnson preceded her in death.
She peacefully transcended to heaven March 1, 2011.
Nancy was educated in the public schools of Jenkins County. She retired from the State
of Georgia Youth Development Center as a House Parent.
She was a proud and dedicated member of Bethel A.M.E. Church and worked faithfully in
many of the boards and clubs including The Willing Workers, Stewardess #4, The Happy
Bunch, Class 9 and the 20th Century Board serving as President.
Nancy married the love of her life, Thomas Watson Burroughs in 1936. To this union they
were blessed with three children, including a son, Carl (Sonny Soul) Burroughs who also
preceded her in death.
Sharing her memories are her husband of seventy-five years, Thomas W. Burroughs; two
daughters, Shirley (Leamon) Grier and Thomasina B. Grant; one daughter-in-law, Emma
G. Burroughs, Augusta, GA; grandchildren, Cheryl (Reginald) Cofer, Pamela Gordon, Carl
Davis Burroughs, Johnny LeVert (Hazel) Grant, Beverly G. Johnson, Ph.D all of Augusta,
GA, Susan Grier Bowman, Fayetteville, NC and Thomas Emerson Burroughs, Atlanta,
GA; great grandchildren, Chanita Cofer, Reginald Cofer, Carla Elizabeth Rena Burroughs,
Kemya N. Burroughs, Rodney Grant, Cedric Grant all of Augusta, GA, Rachael Bowman,
Fayetteville, NC, Eric (Lolita) Grant, Grand Rapids, MI, and Jerisa Johnson, MD, Chicago,
IL; sisters-in-law, Ella M. Wheeler, Sidney Carter and Mary Etta Lewis, Augusta, GA;
brothers-in-law, Sally Thomas and Horace Johnson, both of Augusta, GA; goddaughter,
Freddie Mae Vick, Augusta, GA; and a host of devoted nieces, nephews, cousins and
friends who are loved dearly.
For Our Big Mommy ~ Chery l Cofer and Pamela Gordon
Some grandmothers give you everything that you want. Our grandmother gave us a lot
of what we wanted, but she gave us everything that we needed. We sometimes did not
understand why we couldnt get everything that we asked for, but we know now; she was
preparing us for lifes challenges and for what was ahead in the future. When we were
kids, she took us on summer vacation to Florida, and one of her friends called her crazy.
She said she wouldn't have a good time with two little girls with her. Big Mommy told her
friend that it would not be a vacation if we did not go with her. That's our Big Mommy!
This is an extremely hard time for us Big Mommy, we never imagined life without you.
We know we can't go with you this time, but we know you are safe in God's hands and you
will be waiting for us in heaven. Give Sonny our love and kisses. Your Grandaughters
MAJ4X1&
Presiding, Reverend Mark S. Pierson
Prelude.............
Processional........
Solo................
Prayer .............
Scriptures
Old Testament .
New Testament
Obituary............
Reflections.........
Acknowledgements ...
Solo................
Eulogy..............
Recessional.........
Interment...........
........................................Soft Music
.............................................Choir
"How Great Thou Art"
...........................Reverend Clarence Grier
...........................Reverend Herman Bing
...........................Reverend Clyde Hill, Sr.
.......................Reverend James Williams, Jr.
..........i..........................Read Silently
.................................Mr. LeRoy Rogers
...........................Mrs. Betty Reid Matthews
................................. .. Dr. Phillip Hall
...........................Reverend Mark S. Pierson
................................. "Going Up Yonder
....................Mount Olive Memorial Gardens
Repast
Bethel A.M.E. Church Alpha Center
(^{cUw/ (^aMAm/vQA^
Theodore Bowman William Fennoy
LeRoy Rogers James Riles
Ruben Robinson Rufus Sanders

ea/ve^s/
Stewardess Boards
Usher Boards
Oivt/
Don't spend too much time in mourning, tears are for the sad, I left to be with Jesus,
and that should make you glad. Don't waste your hours in grieving, no need to feel
distress, my body was simply tired, and I had to go get some rest. Don't vex yourself
with questions, or try to reason why, life for me has ended, and it came my time to say
goodbye. Don't lose the love I gave you, feed it with loving care, grow it with sincere
devotion, and know, I will always be there. Dont fret because my leaving, came in such
a way we will have another meeting, in God's eternal day.
c/bnauddzjemeni5s
The Family of the late Nancy Burroughs expresses their sincere gratitude to each of you
for your many acts of kindness shown during our loss. We would like to acknowledge
and thank the following caregivers, Mr. Timmie Farms, Ms. Mattie Washington and Ms.
Kentinell Kellogg.
lb Dr. Audrey Henderson, Dr. Mac Bowman, Dr. Ronald Brown, Sarah Glover, RN, Janice
Pearson and the staff of Trinity and Heartland Hospice for your love and support given
to our family and loved one. Know that you are in our prayers.
(^f[. ^^(ariuwvq/
"Professional Service A Family Tradition Since 1922
1221 James Brown Boulevard
Augusta, Georgia 30901
(706) 722-6401
design/printing by: AUGUSTA blueprint * Augusta, Georgia * (706) 722-6488