- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- Homegoing celebration for Eloise Davis, sunrise, May 5, 1945, sunset, November 29, 2013, Saturday, December 7, 2013, 11:00 a.m., Macedonia East Baptist Church, 238 Magnolia Avenue, Augusta, Georgia 30901, Reverend Marion Davis, Sr, pastor, officiating
- Date of Original:
- 2013-12-07
- 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 December 7, 2013 funeral of Eloise Davis. Funding for this project provided by Georgia HomePLACE, a unit of the Georgia Public Library Service.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder-D-0018
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_fpro_daviseloise20131207
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_daviseloise20131207
- 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:
- 4 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:
-
Ftomegolng celebration For
BioIce v>a\jls>
Sw i/vset November 2 J, 2.013
Saturday, December 7, 2013 11:00 a.m.
hAactdovda Bast B a p tist Church 238 Magnolia Avenue
Augusta, Georgia 30901 Reverend Marion Davis, Sr- Pastor
-Officiating-
obituary
On Friday, November 29, 2013, Eloise answered the call of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to enter into eternal glory. She was preceded in death by her brother Bobby.
Eloise was educated in the public schools of Burke County, Georgia. She was a 1964 graduate of Waynesboro High and Industrial School.
At an early age Eloise joined the Red Hill Baptist Church in Alexander, Georgia. Later she united with Macedonia Baptist Church of Augusta, Georgia.
Eloise joyfully retired after 31 faithful years of service as a Cloth Inspector.
Eloise leaves cherished memories to her two loving sons Keith and Kenyatta. Five granddaughters: Ashlee, Kiana, Kayla, Kiara, and Kailveanna. Her doting mother Ms. Ruby Davis. Two devoted sisters Martha (James) Cooper of Waynesboro, Georgia and Christine Howard of Augusta, Georgia; one half-sister Elnora (Roosevelt) Lewis Carswell. Four protective brothers: Reverend Leroy (Merrit) Davis of Durham, North Carolina; James (Lillie) Davis of Augusta, Georgia; Reverend Marion (Beverlyn) Davis of Augusta, Georgia and Clinton Davis of Augusta, Georgia. Two aunts: Totsie Walker and Mattie Barnes of Savannah, Georgia and a host of nieces, nephews, relati ves and friends.
order of service
Processional Presiding........................................................ Minister Tara Johnson Opening Selection..........................................Voices of Grace Scripture........................................................Minister Willean Holley Prayer of Comfort.........................................Minister Tara Johnson Poem................................................................ Ms. Jackie Drummond Reflections...........As a church member: Deacon Bryan Williams
As a friend: Reverend Sam Bennett, Sr As a family member: Reverend Dr Leroy Davis, Pastor emeritus
Mt Gilead Baptist Church Acknowledgements and Obituary................... Ms. Debra Verdun Selection........................................................... Voices of Grace Eulogy.............................................................. Reverend Marion Davis Hymn of Invitation Selection.............................................................Voices of Grace Recessional Interment............................................................ Walker Memorial
May Park Activity Center 622 Fourth Street
Pallbearers
Bryant Bullock , Abdul Hunter, Chris Jackson, Willie Lewis, Dewayne Rhodes, Tom Rivers
FloralP^earers
Youth of Macedonia East
I'm Free
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard His call [ turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work, to play.
And yes, those things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow
My life's been full, I savored much Good friends, good times, a loved
one's touch.
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief
I've found that peace at the close of the day.
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
If my parting has left a void
Lift up your heart and share with me
Then fill it with remembered joy
God wanted me now, He set me free.
Words of Appreciation
Words are inadequate to express the humbleness and gratitude we feel toward all of our family and friends who have consoled us during this time of bereavement. Your acts of kindness are
warmly appreciated.
-The Family-
