Deacons of First Metropolitan Baptist Church
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Ushers and Deaconesses of First Metropolitan Baptist Church
Perhaps you sang a lovely song
Or sat quietly in a chair.
Perhaps you sent beautiful flowers,
If so, we saw them there.
Perhaps you spoke the kindest words,
As any friend could say,
Perhaps you were not there at all,
Just thought of us that day.
Perhaps you prepared some tasty food,
Or maybe furnished a car.
Perhaps you rendered a service unseen
Near at hand or afar.
Whatever you did to console our hearts
We thank you so much
Whatever the part.
The Family of the late Mrs. Hattie Louise Bonner Canada
First Metropolitan Baptist Church
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CELEBRATING the LIFE
of
August 13,1946 - May 3,2015
Thursday, May 7,2015 12:00 PM
First Metropolitan Baptist Church
3719 Belair Road
Augusta, Georgia 30909
Rev. Enoch Ward Jr., Officiating
Interment
Bellevue Memorial Gardens

Mrs. Hattie Louise Bonner Canada was bom August 13, 1946
in Burke County, Georgia to the late Solomon Bonner Sr.
and Betty Wimberly Bonner. She was the 3rd child and only
daughter. She had four siblings, one of which preceded her
in death, Solomon Bonner Jr. She was called home from
her labor to her reward, Sunday morning May 3, 2015.
Rev. Enoch Ward Jr., Presiding
Prelude
Processional.........................Mrs. Brenda Pollard
Mr. Ellis M. Johnson
Hattie was a 1964 graduate of Lucy C. Laney high school, 1968
graduate of Paine College and a 1988 postgraduate of South
Carolina State College. She was a retired educator from the
Aiken County Board of Education. Hattie was also a
charter member of First Metropolitan Baptist Church, where she
faithfully served on the Deaconess Board, Tmstee Board,
Senior Mission and the Sanctuary Choir. She also
served and loved her sisters of Alpha Kappa Alpha
Sorority, Inc., Zeta Xi Omega Chapter, Augusta, Georgia.
Hattie was united in marriage to Clarence Canada Sr. on
August 1, 1970. From this union two children were bom.
She leaves to cherish her memories a loving husband,
Clarence Canada Sr.; daughter Angela Kenya (Charles) Canada
Wadlington; son, Clarence Canada Jr.; grandson, Khalil
Corbett Canada; brothers, Bishop (Betty) Williams, Charles
Bonner, Lindsey (Margie) Bonner; aunt Mrs. Hattie Gmbbs;
uncle Alvin (Willie Mae) Wimberly; a host of brother in laws,
sister in laws, cousins, nieces, nephews, devoted friends
and church family.
Selection..................................Sanctuary Choir
Scripture..........................Rev. Charles Cottemond
Old Testament
New Testament
Prayer................................Rev. James White
Remarks:
Friend of the Family........Mr. Quincy L. Robertson
Church Member/Resolution.........Mrs. Toni J. Powell
Chairman, Board of Deacons.......Dea. Joseph Canada
Obituary (Read Silently)....................Soft Music
Acknowledgements...............Ms. Frances D. Wimberly
Selection.............................Sanctuary Choir
Eulogy..............................Rev. Enoch Ward Jr.
To Those I Love
&
Those Who Love Me
When Im gone, release me, let me go,
I have so many things to see, and do,
You mustpfne yourself to me with tears,
Be thankful for our years.
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I gave to you my love and you can only guess,
How mucky ou gave to me in happiness.
I thank you for the love you each have shown,
But now its time I travel... alone.
So grieve a While for me, if grieve you must,
Then, let your grief be comforted By trust.
Its only for a while that we must part,
So bless those memories within your heart.
I wont be for away, for life goes on,
So if you need me, call and I will come.
Though you cant see or touch me, Ill be near
And if you listen with your heart you ll hear
All my love around you soft and clear.
And then when you come this way alone
Ill greet you with a smile and say,
Welcome Home
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