- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- A celebration of life for Mary Louise Donahue, sunrise-alpha, August 2, 1946, sunset-omega, September 26, 2004, Wednesday, September 29, 2004, 11:00 a.m., First Providence Baptist Church, North Augusta, South Carolina, Reverend Dr. Alexander Pope, Jr., pastor, officiating
- Date of Original:
- 2004-09-29
- Subject:
- African American women--South Carolina--North Augusta--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--South Carolina--North Augusta--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--South Carolina--North Augusta--History--20th century
Funeral service--South Carolina--North Augusta--History--20th century
Mourning customs--South Carolina--North Augusta--History--20th century
African Americans--South Carolina--North Augusta--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, South Carolina, Aiken County, North Augusta, 33.5018, -81.96512
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
image/jpeg - Description:
- Program for the September 29, 2004 funeral of Mary Louise Donahue.
Original program scanned by OCLC for the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System and described and presented by the Digital Library of Georgia as a part of Georgia HomePLACE: an initiative of the Georgia Public Library Service and GALILEO. - External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/funeral/id:donahue20040929
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_donahue20040929
- 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.
- 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:
-
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Sunrise-Alpha August 2, 1946
Sunset-Omega September 26, 2004
Wednesday, September 29, 2004 11:00 A.M.
First Providence Baptist Church
North Augusta, South Carolina
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Reverend Dr. Alexander Pope, Jr., Pastor, Officiating
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& Celebration of Me
A time to be born...
On August 2, 1946 in Augusta, Georgia the daughter of Mrs. Evelyn Donahue and the late, Mr. Rogers J. Donahue, Sr.
a born and named Mary Louise Donahue.
A time to learn, live and love...
Mary attended Richmond County Public Schools. As she continued to grow, she learned lifes special lessons along the way. Mary enjoyed life. A Heart of gold and a Will of iron speak of her strength. She was an honest person and a foot soldier for her daughter, Shannon. Mary was a hard worker but never overlooked Shannon, providing a modest life for her and herself-Shannon was her happiness. She was a caring and loving mother, daughter, sister and a good cook. Nobody could cook macaroni and cheese or pinto beans like Mary. This same love and attention was given to her mother, providing hours of endless care and love. The family shared many days of pleasure and everlasting joy. Everyone who got to know her loved her.
A time to serve...
Mary loved the Lord. She was a member of First Providence Baptist Church.
A time to die...
On Sunday, September 26, 2004, Mary made the transition from life into the presence of Gods domain. She leaves memories that will be forever cherished in the hearts of her loved ones, her devoted daughter, Shannon; mother, Evelyn Donahue, Augusta, Georgia; two sisters, Betty (Sidney) Goff, Long Branch, New Jersey and Ahtea Robinson, Baltimore, Maryland; one brother, Frank (Gloria) Donahue, Augusta, Georgia; devoted companion, Frederick "Mike" McKinney, Hephzibah, Georgia; sister-in-law, Magnolia Donahue; and a host of nieces, great-nieces, nephews, great-nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
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Processional Scripture..............................Minister Theodore Barnet Prayer Solo .............................................Ms. Rebecca Williams Remarks:
As a Friend:......................Ms. Juanita Sellars As a Church Member: ......Dea. Wyatt Brown Obituary....................................................Read Silently Acknowledgements...........................Sis. Rosalyn Sapp Solo .............................................Ms. Rebecca Williams Eulogy ......................Reverend Dr. Alexander Pope, Jr. Recessional Interment...................................Walker Memorial Park
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Perhaps you stopped to visit with us, sent a floral, a card or simply made a call. Perhaps you heard of our bereavement and "whispered a sincere prayer or maybe you expressed concern, and we were made aware. Friends are so very special, especially when they really care. Whatever your contribution, it has helped to make the inevitable more acceptable. From each of us to all of you, a sincere Thank You.
Shannon Donahue and Family
W. H. Mays Mortuary
"Professional Service A Family Tradition Since 1922"
1221 James Brown Boulevard
Augusta, Georgia 30901
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