Cetebratiry (Irie Life
of
Martha Horsey
Sunrise September 14,1919
Sunset September 1,2006
Thursday, September 7,2006 2:30p.m.
9{eu>y-tope Baptist Church Campania, Qeorgia
ReverendAnthony Vvi. Qookgr, Vaster
Prelude
Order OfService
Pastor Anthony Maurice Soother, Presiding
Processional
Selection .................. .... ....................... ..9{eiv 0{ope Choir
Scripture. ......................... OldTestament - %ev. franl^Lewis 9{ew Testament- %ev. ttenderson %pberson, Jfr.
Prayer. .......................................... "Rev. Edward Btueford
............. Church member and friend . . Sis. Eliza Emory family member. ..... Trustee William fflot Shot) McCorkje
Solo ............................................. .Sis. Jacquelyne Smith
Obituary ................................................ . .ReadSilently
!Ac.knowledgements ................................ .fMs. flngela Davis
Solo ..................... .... ............ . .Sis. (Rebecca Lewis Williams
Eulogy ....................................... fftev. Anthony M. Roofer
Recessional
Interment. ............. .2^d Mount Moriah Baptist Church Cemetery
tywttoh fellowship tiall, ttarlem,
.# Cekbration ofLife
AluwToBeBorn: On September 14,1919, to the union of the fate *Peter and Clara
Lewis Johnson, came identical twins, Mary and Martha., tier sister, Mary, proceededher in death.
Martha Dorsey: Her life was of Christian love, peace andforgiveness, ft few of
the spirits she radiated were of love, kj.nd.ness, sweetness, joyfulness, andgentleness.
fl. lime To Serve: Martha at an early age, she joined Walnut Qrove Baptist
Church, Rppling, Qeorgia. She later joined her family at ^w Hope Baptist Church, Campania, Qeorgia and served faithfully until she became ill.
& Time To Love: Martha andHulon were marriedfor 34 years. (Ihe years they
shared together Bore witness to the dedication and commitment of love they hadfor each other. clhey were blessed with three sons; the oldest, Eugene Tahnadge, proceeded her in death; Hulon (Lmanuel and Rudolph ferdinandas; and one daughter Pamela Celeste.
& Vime To Die: It was mid afternoon on ^Friday, September 1, 2006, Qod saw
one ofHisflowers in thegarden, so beautiful, so peaceful, andfull of blooms, tie decided to tal^e the lovely bright glowing rose, Martha Horsey, back^ home with him. tie beckoned tiis angels to place her name on tiis roll. She leaves memories that willbeforever cherished in the hearts of her loved ones: one daughter famela (fRjLhard) Qynes, Harlem, 5\.; two sons, ttulon TLmanud (Janice) Dorsey, Qrovetown, Q& and Rudolph J. T>orsey, Atlanta, Q&; two step-daughters, <Debra (Curtis) Brool^s, Qrovetown, Qft. and ftenita (%icfy) T)avis, Harlem, Q2i. Other survivors include, twelve grandchildren, three great grandchildren, daughter-in-law, Helen Dorsey, a host of nieces, greatnieces, nephews, great-nephews, cousins, andfriends.
.# tribute T0 $IQ MflMfl.
We mill remember all the. times ive shared, We Knew you really cared.
We willremember allyour hugs, losses, Andyourfamous dishes.
We knew that to be absentfrom the body, Means to Be present with the Lord. We will truly miss you.
We will always remember you, - Love, your grandchildren
Mother Dear
Love Is ft. Blessing Mother, when it comes to knowing
Mow togive andhow to (ove, youve always been our true inspiration.
your [ove andfaith have been fit the heart ofourfamily,
your unseijish acts have been a reflection Ofyour kjndness and caring.
The strength, yougave wiltbe the bond That will keep us close together. The speciallove ofyour heart, Was love thats deep and true. In everything you said and did
yourgentle warmth, came shining through. j\llthe years of worf^ andpatience, you showed us the love ofyour heart.
your loving memories will always be with us. youll always be loved and missed
Her Children arise up and callher blessed Trov 31:28
Love, your Children
famtfy"
farewellmyfamily, dont weep for Im at peace now, just asleep. farewellmyfamily, Im not atone The Mighty "Maker" has ted me safely home. Just think^back^over the many years. thefamily seemedso strong, holding bac^tears. yet Qod somehow always made a way find I thankedJiim every nightfor another day. Qegood myfamily, always love each other Be strong myfamity, strong in heart The blood ties, no one can ever part. farewellmyfamily, Ive beenplaced on 9iis roll
Wal^with Qod, trust in Qod forJie is always by your side.
-Love, Mother Dear
The Participants for The Service
PaOfiearers
T>ea. James fraiCs
Dea. l&hardttarps
Dea. J.W. Srinson
Trustee Jerome Jones
1)ea. Morris Beard
Dea. Oscar Taylor
Honorary PaCCSearers
Dea. Larry Johnson
Dea. Cornefious Qreen
Dea. Qobby Sanders
Dea. Qeorge Qreen
Dea. AlfredCo[tins
Dea. Millie Tankersfey
Honorary TforafBearers
Ushers and friends
faknowkdgement
Terhapsyou sent a tovely card orfood tofeed our souk; Perhaps you sent afloralpiece, ifso, we see it here. Perhaps you called with the kindest words, as any friend could say; Perhaps you are not here at all; but prayed for us today. Whatever you did to console our hearts, we thantyou so very muchfrom the bottom ofour hearts!
The family would like to thanl^her niece, Willa Miller, for years of sincere dedication and her great-niece, Qeraldine Davis, for all her loving service. We would also like to than^her dedicatedcaretakers during herfatalillness, Ms. Eliza Emory, Ms. fternice Mc9{air, Ms. Louise Moore, Ms. Iteth Schoeffler, and Saint Joseph Hospice Qreen Team.
The family
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