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