** OBITUARY ** 
Mrs. Mary J. Bennett Cummings was the daugher of the late Mattie L. Germany and Henry E. Bennett. She was born on July 24, 1898, one of six children. She departed her life on Monday, January 8, 1990. 
Mrs. Cummings graduated with honors from the Walker Baptist Institute in 1917, and attended Hampton Institute. She was a teacher at the Walker Baptist Institute for many years. 
Mrs. Cummings, the oldest member of Tabernacle Baptist Church, was baptized the first Sunday in June of 1910 by Rev. C. T. Walker. She was a devout Christian, an ardent supporter of the church, was active in many church organizations and served in various capacities. She was secretary of the Missionary Society for over fifty years. Other affiliations have included: the Retirees/Senior Citizens Club, the July Birth Month Club, President of the Baptist Training Union, the Choir, and the Sunday School. 
On June 11,1925, MaryJ. Bennett and AndrewJ. Cummings were married. To this union two children were born. Her husband preceded her in death. 
Mrs. Cummings was active in many community organizations and activities. These have included District #16-F.A.A.Y. Masons, Heroines of Jericho, M.A.M., Golden Leaf Court #28, Walker Pilgrim Progress Society #1, Church Women United, Cummings Missionary Circle-Springfield Baptist Church, President-Silas X. Floyd Elementary School P.T.A., and member of P.T.A. Council. 
She was loved by many because of her warm, loving, caring spirit, and she inspired those she touched. 
Survivors include: two daughters, Mrs. Nellie C. Hampton, Little Rock, Arkansas and Mrs. Mamie C. Dunn, Augusta, Georgia; eight grandchildren, Mrs. Yana Nell H. Scott, Little Rock Arkansas, Mrs. Helen H. Barnes, New Orleans, Louisiana, Miss Andrea S. Hampton, Houston, Texas, Mrs. Linda H. Ball, Houston, Texas, Mr. Oyama Hampton, III, Little Rock, Arkansas, Miss Lisa M. Dunn, Columbus, Ohio, Miss Kathy J. Dunn, Augusta, Georgia and Miss Sonya N. Dunn, Augusta, Georgia; three great grandchildren; sons-inlaw, Mr. Oyama Hampton, Jr., Little Rock, Arkansas, Mr. James H. Dunn, Augusta, Georgia; grandsons-in-law, Mr. Herbert M. Scott, Dr. Reginald Barnes, Dr. Daniel W. Ball; two cousins, Mrs. Mattie Gardner, Mr. Marion Sims; one aunt, Mrs. Emma J. Frails, Harlem, Georgia; other cousins, relatives and friends. 
Such a gentle soul we shall never know again, Such love as warming as the noon-day sun, A s calming as a spring night's rain. 
W e shall miss her, but when we are feeling lonely and bereft, f u s t thinking o f her shall ease the heart-- So m any happy memories she left. 
 
 ** ORDER OF SERVICE ** 
 
PRELUDE.............................................................. Mr. James Starks 
 
PROCESSIONAL.............................. "Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee" 
 
SELECTION.......................................................... Combined Choir 
"Jesus Is A ll The World To M e " 
 
S C R IP T U R E .......... Rev. Inez Smith 
Old Testament Psalm 21 Proverbs 31 Isaiah 40 
 
........ Selected Verses Rev. E. T. Martin 
N ew Testament I Corinthians 13 I Corinthians 15 
 
SELECTION.......................................................... Combined Choir 
"Soon - A Will Be D one" 
 
PRAYER .............................................................. Rev. N. T. Young 
 
KEYBOARD REFLECTIONS .......................... Waymond Huntly 
"Blessed Assurance" "It Is Well W ith M y Soul" 
 
REFLECTIONS .............................................. Ms. Addie S. Powell Mrs. Willarena L. Williams Judge John Ruffin 
 
OBITUARY 
 
................................................................ Musical Medley - Mrs. Edna Stewart 
"I f I Can Help Somebody" "M y Heavenly Father Watches Over M e " 
"H is Eye Is On The Sparrow" 
 
Read Silently 
 
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS............................ Mrs. Ileen Buchanan 
 
SELECTION.......................................................... The Fryer Sisters (Edith, Larke, Gwendolyn Lamback, Norma Cato) 
"M y Tribute" 
 
EULOGY .......................................................... Dr. C. S. Hamilton 
 
RECESSIONAL ........................................................ "Going H om e" 
( <Lj argo ) ) 
 
There is nothing love cannot face; There is no limit to its faith, Its hope, and its endurance. 
Love will never come to an end . . . 
 
 ** ACTIVE PALLBEARERS ** 
 
Mr. Marion Barnes Mr. Herman Harris Mr. Bernard Morgan Mr. Joe Scott 
 
Mr. David Butler Dr. W . R. Mazyck 
Dr. Alfred Reed Mr. Bert T. Thomas 
 
** HONORARY PALLBEARERS ** 
Missionary Society, Tabernacle Baptist Church Senior Citizens and Retirees Service Club 
The Cummings Missionary Circle, Springfield Baptist Church Golden Leaf Court #28 
W alker Pilgrim Progress Society #1 
 
A Family Tribute 
Her sainted presence was a benediction not only to her children but to her neighborhood, church and community. 
Committed to excellence, education, faithful service, and her God, she inspired her children and all the children she touched to seek noble goals. A s she quietly moved throughout the community, young and old both were benefactors o f her wise counsel, her prayerful thoughts, and her gentle but firm guidance. 
Her long life o f patient, faithful, cheerful service to her family and her church and her Lord was an inspiration to all who have knowledge o f it, and will bearfruit in years to come when generations yet unborn will rise up and call her blessed. 
Those we hold most dear never truly leave us . . . They live on in the kindnesses they showed, 
The comfort they shared, and the love they brought into our lives. 
 
** ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ** 
The family appreciates your prayers and all acts o f kindness shown during this period o f illness and bereavement. 
 
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