HOMEGOING
CELEBRATION
FOR
(Mrs. LuciCCe (BearcC (Dawkins
SUNRISE
December 28, 1920
SUNSET
September 17, 2004
~ Wednesday ~
September 22, 2004
1:00 P.M.
Qospel Water Branch
Baptist Church
Evans, Georgia
Reverend
Robert Ramsey
~ Officiatinq ~
Processional
Selection...
ORDER OF SERVICE
Minister Edmond ~ Presiding
Ill Fly Away
G.W.B. Choir
Scriptures
Old Testament ~ Minister Marie Bennett
New Testament ~ Patricia Stokes
Prayer................................................Rev. S.T. Thompkins
Solo......................................................Sis. Patrice Bryson
Remarks (Three Minutes)
^ Usher ~ Sarah Edmond
Church Member ~ Deacon Elijah Tate
Family Friend ~ Barbara Thompkins
Friend ~ Sis. Elouise Jones
Heroines of Jericho / Eastern Star ~ Charlotte Campfield
Obituary &
Acknowledgements........................................Min. Marie Dent
Solo
Eulogy...............................................Rev. Robert Ramsey
Recessional
Interment............................................Gospel Water Branch
Church Cemetery
THE OBITUARY
December 28, 1920 September 17, 2004
Mrs. Lucille (Sheriff) Dawkins was bom December 28, 1920, to the
late Dewey and Estella Beard. She was baptized at an early age at Gospel Water
Branch Baptist Church and she attended the Macedonia School.
She was married to the late Mr. Booker T. Dawkins, Sr. Mrs. Dawkins was an
active and devoted church member. She served on the Usher Board, Eastern Stars,
Senior Citizen Ministry, Prayer Warrior Ministry and Progressive Club Member. She
was one who loved her church, and cherished her family of five generations.
Lucille leaves to cherish her memory: her five children, Mrs. Rosa (the late
Dennis) Bryson, Evans, GA, Mrs. Betty (Nathaniel) Samuel, Philadelphia, PA, Mr.
Frank (Gwen) Beard, Norfolk, VA, Mr. Charles (Linda) Dawkins, Columbia, SC
and Mr. Booker T. (Audrey) Dawkins, Jr. of Columbia, SC; four sisters, Thelma Man-
ning, Martinez, GA, Mrs. Paulette Jennings, Philadelphia, PA, Mrs. Johnnie M. Brooks,
Evans, GA and Mrs. Ruby Mixon, Martinez, GA; one brother, Mr. Willie I. Beard,
Evans, GA; aunt, Lila Freeman; sisters and brothers-in-law, Moss (Elizabeth) Elams,
Willie (Claudine) Rogers, Rose Elams, Lillie Edwards, Bonnie Mae Williams and
Clifford Edwards; twelve grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren and two great-
great grandchildren; a very devoted friend, Mrs. Louise Jones; and a host of nieces,
nephews, cousins and friends.
TRIBUTE:
~ To Qrandma ~
Grandma was one of strength and dignity, the melody of our generation and family, our
history, our people, joining us all today in the music of her love. You have been an inspira-
tion in so many ways to us, and when we think of you . . . we know how rich life can be, we
are so thankful for the hope and strength you have given to all of us. Grandma we will
cherish your spirit forever.
(PaCCSearers
Nephews
John Jennings
Harold Jennings
Calvin Jennings
Gregory Manning
TCower (Bearers
Ushers
Im Free
Dont grieve for me, for now Im free, Im following the path God has Lid for me. I took His
hand when I heard Him call, I turned my back and left it all. I could not'stay another day, to
Lugh, to love, to work or pLy,
Tasks left undone must stay that way, I found peace at the end of the day. If my parting has left
a void, then fill it with remembered joys. A friendship shared, a Lugh, a kiss, oh yes, these
things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of
tomorrow,
My lifes been full, 1 savored much, good friends, good times, a Lved ones touch. Perhaps my
time seemed all too brief, dont lengthen it now with undue grief, lift up your hearts, and share
with me, God wanted me NOW, He has set me free.
f A NOTE OF THANKS ^
Perhaps you sent a lovely card, or sat quietly in a chair, perhaps you sent a floral piece;
if so, we saw it there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words as any friend could say,
perhaps you were not there at all, just thought of us today. Whatever you did to con-
sole our hearts, we thank you all so much. ~ The Family
Services Entrusted To
Historic Dents Undertaking Establishment
930 DAntignac Street ~ Augusta, Georgia
(706) 722-4809
James Stokes
Freddie Stokes
Cluease Stokes