Homegoing service for Mother Georgia E. Dunbar, sunrise, November 30, 1915, sunset, April 7, 2008, Tuesday, April 15, 2008, 1:00 p.m., Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, 931 Cedar Street, Augusta, Georgia, Rev. Dr. Oscar E. Wells, officiating

Throughout your life time you were loved I thank God for the blessings that he showered
on you from above.
As you traveled along life's highway you were mindful of God's presence every day.
You were obedient to God and gave of yourself to others God created you for a purpose, Mother.
The love that you showed to friends and family throughout your life, was given willingly and without
strife.
To have you for my mother made me so happy as I could be,
I'll cherish the love and memories throughout eternity
Your Loving Daughter Leola

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Please don't say that I gave up, just say that I gave in. Don't say I lost the battle, for it was God s to lose or win.
Please don't say how good I was, but that I did my best. Just say I tried to do what 's right to give the most I could, not
do less.
Please don't give me wings or halos, that isfor God to do. I want no more than I deserve, no extras, just my due.
Don't be concerned about me now, I 'm well with God, I 've made it home.
Don't talk about what could have been, it's over and it's done. Just see to all myfam ily's needs the battle has been won.
When you draw a picture o f me, don t draw me as a saint. I 've done some good, I 've done some wrong, so use all your
paint.
Notjust the bright and light tones, use some gray and dark. Infact, don't put me down on canvas, paint me in your heart.
Don'tjust remember all the good times, remember the bad times too.
For life isfull o f many things; some happy and some sad. But ifyou must do something, then I have one last request... Forgive mefor the wrongs I 've done, and with the love that's
left...
Thank Godfor my soul's resting, Thank Godfor all who loved me, Praise God who loved me best.

"For everything there is a season, a time for everything under
heaven, a time to be born and a time to die." Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NLT)

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was born November 30,1915

to the late Hartford William Porter and Maggie Bell Mims Porter in Evans Georgia. She departed this life to be with the Lord on Monday, April 7, 2008 at Trinity Hospital after a lengthy illness.

At an early age, she accepted Jesus as her Savior and was baptized at Mt. Enon Baptist Church, Evans Georgia. In 1939 she joined the Galilee Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Pastor George Cleveland Williams.

She was married to the late Leroy Dunbar, Jr. They were blessed with a daughter, Maggie Leola, and a son, Leroy III, Leroy preceded her in death. She was affectionately called "Mother Dunbar" and "Mama Georgia" by her church members, family,
and extended family.

Because of her love for God, she served faithfully at Galilee and was always on time at worship services and various meetings. Mother Dunbar served in many ministries at Galilee, namely, church secretary, Sunday School Teacher, President of the Missionary Circle, Kitchen Committee, and a member of the Golden Agers. Although her health had declined, she attended church when she could and was concerned about the welfare of
the church.

She attended elementary school in Richmond County. As an adult, she received her GED and finished a course in typing and shorthand. Because of her typing and shorthand skills, she was hired as bookkeeper and sales person at Coburn Furniture Company. She had the distinction of being one of the first blacks to be hired at Coburn. Every Sunday morning she could be seen on WJBF Channel 6 advertising for Coburn.

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was an alumnus of the Augusta Opportunities

lization Center (OIC) where she taught math skills to

She was employed by the University of Georgia Extension where she instructed low income families on preparing nutritious meals. Mother Dunbar was a caregiver and chauffeur to many who needed her help, because of her love and care for them. She was an excellent cook and was known for her delicious homemade buttermilk biscuits, chicken salad, and
Watergate salad.

Her passion for crossword puzzles helped her sharpen her mind. At every election day, she could be found working at the polls as poll manager, she worked at the polls until her health declined.

She leaves to cherish fond memories, a loving and devoted

daughter, Mattie Leola Allen, son-in-law, Lewis Allen who she

considered a son, of Washington, DC., a daughter-in-law

Cynthia Dunbar of Augusta, GA., granddaughter, Camellia

Renee Powers of Detroit, MI., five grandsons; LeRoy (Gloria)

Dunbar, IV of Mableton, GA., Nigel (Jennifer) Allen of

Marietta, GA., Alousius Allen of Washington, DC., Juan

(Carolyn) Allen of Glenn Dale, MD., Christopher (Evelyn) Allen

of Onley, MD., eight great-grandsons; Gregory L. Powers, II

and DaVonne R. Powers of Detroit, MI., Zoser Lee Dunbar of

Mableton, GA., Alexis (Mashell) Allen of Douglasville, GA.,

Jarol, Joshua, Jonathan and Christian Allen, three great-

granddaughters; Jayden Powers, Jalen and Cashen Allen,

devoted cousins; Reynold (Dollie) Love, Jr., Lelia Washington,

Gail Mims and Paulette Mims Curry. She is survived by her

adopted son and daughter, Edward and Linda Ashley

(Caregivers). Other caregivers and adopted daughters; Emma

Stewart, Gwendolyn (Chance) Lewis, Jr., and Bessie Pearl

Stephens.

Extended family members (sons and daughters); Reverend

Oscar E. Wells and Minister Shirley Wells, Ronald Danforth,

Bertha (Isaiah) Simmons, Lucille Shipman, Sylvester Jones of

Augusta, GA., Otis and Sandra McCane of Silver Spring, MD.,

Julia M. Brown, Lula Doman (DC Area), her Galilee Church

Family, nieces, nephews, many cousins and loving friends

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Don't grievefor me, for now I 'mfree, I 'mfollowing the path God laidfor 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 laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way. I found that place at the close o f day.
I f my parting has left a void Thenfill it with rememberedjoy. Afriendship shared, a laugh, a kiss Ah yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times o f sorrow I wish you the sunshine o f tomorrow. My life s beenfull, I savored much, Goodfriends, good times, a loved one's touch. Perhaps my time seemed too brief D on't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your hearts and share with me God wanted me now, He set mefree.

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Processional

Selection..............................................................Galilee Combined Choirs

Scripture: Old Testament........ ................................Minister Roland Lilly New Testament....... ................................Minister Roland Lilly

Prayer........................................ ..........................Minister Shirley A Wells

Selection................................... .........................................................Choir

Reflections Church Member........ ..........................Deacon Ronald Danforth Family Member........ .........................Deacon Reynold Love, Jr. Caregiver......................... (Spice of Life) Sister Mattie Lawson

Solo........................................... ............................ Brother Edward Ashley

Acknowledgment..................... .......................... Sister Annie Willie Gray

Obituary (Read Silently)

Selection................................... ......................................................... Choir

Eulogy....................................... ...............................Pastor Oscar E. Wells

Recessional

Interment................................... .............................Cedar Grove Cemetery

Repast

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Deacons of Galilee
Missionary Circle Golden Agers
Ushers of Galilee and Friends of the Family

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We thought of you with love today

But that is nothing new

We thought about you yesterday

And days before that too

We think of you in silence

We often speak your name

Now all we have are memories

And your picture in a frame

Your memory is our keepsake

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With which we'll never part God has you in his keeping

We have you in our hearts.

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Words are inadequate to express our sincere appreciation for each act of kindness shown during the illness and passing of our loved one. May God richly bless each of you.
-The Family

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