- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- A celebration of life Cornelia Stephens Chapman, December 23, 1935-January 11, 2011, Monday, January 17, 2011, 11:00 a.m., Fairview Missionary Baptist Church, 3105 Milledgeville Road, Augusta, Georgia 30904, Minister Ronald Kelly, presiding, Pastor Mark Anthony Downs Sr., officiating
- Date of Original:
- 2011-01-17
- Subject:
- Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Augusta
Mourning customs--Georgia--Augusta
Funeral service--Georgia--Augusta
Genealogy
African American women--Georgia--Augusta--History--21st century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Augusta--History--21st century
African Americans--Georgia--Augusta--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Richmond County, Augusta, 33.47097, -81.97484
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Program for the January 17, 2011 funeral of Cornelia Stephens Chapman. Funding for this project provided by Georgia HomePLACE, a unit of the Georgia Public Library Service.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder-C-0031
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_fpro_chapmancorneliastephens20110117
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_chapmancorneliastephens20110117
- Language:
- eng
- Bibliographic Citation (Cite As):
- Cite as: [title of program], Eula M. Ramsey Johnson Memorial Funeral Program Collection, Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System System, as presented in the Digital Library of Georgia.
- Extent:
- 8 pages
- Original Collection:
- Eula M. Ramsey Johnson Memorial Funeral Program Collection, Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System, Augusta, Georgia
- Holding Institution:
- Augusta-Richmond County Public Library
- Rights:
-
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M onday, January 17, 2011 -11:00 a.m.
Fairview Missionary Baptist Church 3105 Miiledgeville Road Augusta, Georgia 30904
M inister Ronald Kelly, Presiding
Pastor M ark Antkony Downs Sr. Officiating
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Mrs. Cornelia (MADEA) Chapman was bom December 23, 1935 in Crawfordville, GA. She was the oldest girl of eleven children of the late Byron(Tank)and Mamie L. Stephens. Five brothers preceded her in death; Byron, Braxton ,Boise, John and David Stephens.
She joined the Greater Level Hill Baptist Church at an early age. She attended Taliaferro County Public schools. In later years she joined Fairview Missionary Baptist Church in Augusta, GA.
Upon moving to Augusta in 1961, she attended Louvenia's Cosmetology School. She became foster parents to many children for twenty plus years.
Cornelia was married for forty years to James Chapman. This union was blessed with two daughters, one preceded her in death, Sandra B. Chapman.
Cornelia departed this life January 11, 2011. She leaves to cherish her memories: a devoted husband, James Chapman; son, George (Diane) Stephens; daughter, Audrey(Cleon)Parks; three brothers, William Stephens, Thomas (Beatrice) Stephens, Robert (Clariss) Stephens; three sisters, Roberta (Robert) Wynn; Vergie (Franklin) Long, Susie (Eddie) McArthur; One brother-in-law, Matthew Chapman; three sister-in-laws Vinnie Graves, Barbara Chapman and Thelma Jackson; two grandchildren; Dennita Chapman and, Glentavius Moss. A host of nieces, nephews and sorrowing friends.
The Celebration o f Cornelia Chapman Presiding.........................................................................Min. Ronald Kelly Open Selection.......................................................Calljesus by His Name Selection...............................................................Fairview Combined Ckoir Scriptures......................................................... Evangelist Tkeresa Majors
Old Testament & New Testament Prayer........................................ PastorJ im McCullougk, Woodlawn UMC Selection............................................................... Fairview Combined Ckoir Reflections (3 Minutes please)
A Church Member......... .... Dea. Ronnie Berrian A Neighbor & Friend..... ..... Ms. Beaurine Wilkins Tribute.......................................... ............... Kathy Rodgers(God Daughter) Acknowledgements...................... ..................................... Sis. Thelma White Selection................................................................. Fairview Combined Choir Eulogy........................................... ....................Evangelist Annette Williams The Message................................. .................... Pastor Mark Anthony Downs Recessional Interment..................................... ..................................Fliil Crest Memorial
Repast Fairview Missionary Baptist Ckurck Fellowship Flail
Grandmother, W e'll Miss You
You were the kind of lady who always spoke her mind you had a heart that ivas loving and a heart that was kind
You would alivays try to do fo r us whenever you could
then you got sick and by your side we alivays stood
I know God spoke to you and said: "Time is winding up" so you packed your bags and said
"Jacob I'm climbing up"
So go on home, Although you'll be missed
God took you aivay with his silent kiss
We'll have fun memories o f you until the end o f time
because w e'll be on our way Somewhere down the line
Glentavius Moss &Dennita Chapman
We Love You Maciea
Life is but a Stopping Place
Life is but a stopping place, A pause in what's to be,
A resting place along the road, to sweet eternity.
We all have different journeys, Different paths along the way,
We all were meant to learn some things, but never meant to stay...
Our destination is a place, Far greater than we know.
For some the journey's quicker, For some the journey's slow.
And when the journey finally ends, We'll claim a great reward,
And find an everlasting peace, Together with the lord
Author unknown
J^aJlJF fearerg Fairyiew Deacons & Trustees
I'm Free
Don't grieve for me,fo r now l'm jr e e ,I'm following the p ath God has (aid. you see. 1took His hand when 1heard him call, 1turned my hack and left it all.
1could not slay another day to laugh, to love, to work, to play. Tasks left undone m ust stay that way, 1fo u n d that peace at the close o f day.
f my parting has left a v o id , thenfill it with rememberedjoy. A /riendsh ip shared, a laugh, a hiss, Oh yes, these things 1too will muss.
Be not burdened with times o f sorrow, 1wish you the sunshine o f tomorrow. My life's heenjull, 1savored much, goodfriends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your hearts and peace to thee, God wanted me now; He set m efree.
Expressions o f Gratitude
The family would like to thank everyone for their acts of kindness during the hour of bereavement. Continue to keep our family in prayer
Services entrusted to C A Reid Funeral Home
Augusta, Georgia