A Celebration of Life for Jerrylyn Griffin Walker Dent

A CeleSration of Life
Jerry [yn Qriffin WaC^er Dent
2001
Saturday, January 20, 2001
1J :00 A.M.
Gilbert - Lambuth Chapel
Paine College
Augusta-, Georgia
Reverend Dr. Donald Ralph Jordan ~ Minister
Trinity Christian Methodist Episcopal Church
Obituary
Mrs. Jerryfytt Qriffrn WaOigr <Dent, a native of Augusta, Georgia, died on Tuesday,
January 16,2001, at her home. Approaching her ninety-third birthday, she was bom on February 13,1908.
Mrs. Dent was bom a graduate of Haines Normal and Industrial Institute and worked diligently as a member of the
Victory Drive Committee and the Alumni Association.
She was a retired business executive, having worked at Homsby-McCoy Realty Company. She moved to an
administrative position with The Pilgrim Health and Life Insurance Company, where she worked until her retirement.
As a dedicated member of Trinity C. M. E. Church, she supported the church programs as planned by the pastors
and the governing bodies. The White Rose Circle was the recipient of her interest, time and help. She was also a
member of Neighbors United. Her religious concerns led her to become involved with helping the unnoticed
children of Augusta. She, with one or two others, organized the Womens CivicClub, which still functions today with
its original purpose and motto - For the Welfare of Augustas Children and Deeds, not Words.
Mrs. Dent leaves to mourn: Godchildren, Mrs. Jerri Thomas Fishman, Southfield, Michigan; Myron Isaac Jenkins,
Alpharetta, Georgia and Goseboro B. (G B.) Hannan III, Augusta, Georgia; nieces-in-law, Pamela Dent Brathwaite,
Bloomfield, Connecticut; Yvonne Dent Carver, Augusta, Georgia and Lillian Dent Harley, Chicago, Illinois; nephews-
in-law; Dr. Benjamin J. Dent, Rev. Dr. R. A. Dent, Dr. William L. Dent and John Dent, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania;
and many loving friends
Order of fervics
Reverend Dr. Donald Ralph Jordan ~ Officiating
Prelude
Processional
Words of Comfort
Hymn of Assurance.........................................................Sanctuary Choir
"He Leadeth Me" #209
Prayer...................................................................Rev. Jerry A. Poole
Scriptures
Old Testament (Isaiah 35:3-10) ~ Rev. Ronzell Maness
New Testament (John 11: 21-27) ~ Rev. Larry Fryer
Acknowledgements.....................................................Dr. Cheryl Evans Jones
Expressions
Thomasina Ketch
Louvenia Pearson
Charlotte Hornsby Watkins
Dr James E. Carter HI
Hymn.......................................................................... Sanctuary Choir
"In The Garden " #109
Eulogy.........~...................................................... Dr. Donald Ralph Jordan
The Recessional
The Service of Committal.
... Cedar Grove Cemetery
The (Participants of the Service
Active (PaCC6earers
Roscoe Brown
Walter S. Hornsby, 111
Charles F. Smith
Dr. fames E. Carter, III
Jesse L. Norman, Sr.
DaHenri Thumiond
White Rose Circle
'Honorary <Vatt6earers
The Womens Civic Club
Neighoors United
Just Us Bridge Club
Haines Alumni Association
iMusician
Dr. Sandra Scott
The (Day Qod Catted Tfou Home
God looked around His garden and found an empty space. Then, He looked down upon the earth unci saw
your tired face. He put His arms around you and lifted you to rest; God's garden must he beautiful for He
only takes the best. He knew that you were suffering He knew that you were in pain, He knew you ne'er
>1 on Id get well upon this earth again. He saw the roads were getting rough and the hills were hard to climb
He closed your weary eyes and whispered. "PEACE BE THINE It broke our hearts to lose you. but you did
not go alone; For part of us went with you the day God called you home.
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-Appreciation -
Thank you tor the many expressions of love, concern and sympathy during this time of sorrow. May Gods
blessings continue to he with you.
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Services Entrusted To
The Historic Dents Undertaking Establishment
930 DAntignac Street ~ Augusta, Georgia
(706) 722-4809