In Loving M emory f Sunrise October 8, 1932 Sunset August 6, 201 3 Mrs. M agnolia D ent Edwards Tuesday A u gu st 13, 2 0 1 3 tw elve o'clock noon Springfield Baptist Church 102 Springfield Way Augusta, GA 30901 Reverend Hardy S. Bennings, III- Officiating Life Journey O f Mrs. Magnolia Dent Edwards D evoted Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Friend M rs. M agnolia D ent Edwards, a native o f Augusta, GA was born in C olum bia County, GA on October 8, 1932 to Vio lent D ent a nd E m m anuel D ent, Sr. She was preceded in death by her husband SEC Lyria Edwards o f the U nited States Arm y (Retired). H er C hristian w alk began a t an early age. She was a bap tized Believer and Servant o f the Lord. She was a loyal and devoted member in good standing o f the Springfield B a p tist Church where she served fa ith fu lly as a m ember o f the Gospel Chorus (Vice President & Secretary) and the Deaconess M inistry. She received her education and graduated from the Im m ac ulate Conception Academy. She fu rth ered her education in the fie ld o f Cosmetology. Professionally, she was a licensed cosmetologist and retired after fo rty plus years o f dedicated service. She leaves to m ourn a n d continue her legacy her two cher ished sons, R everend L e m o n t (Jeanette) C. M onroe, Sr. o f Augusta, GA and Barry (Sharon) M. Turner, Sr. o f Lexing ton, KY; one loving sister Ophelia W alker o f Brooklyn, N Y; three g ra n d ch ild ren , L e m o n t (D o n n a ) C. M onroe, J r ., B a r ry M . turner, Jr., a n d A n th o n y L. M onroe; her loving a n d devoted caregiver Carol Butler, and a host o f nieces, neph ews, a n d close frien d s. "I a p p e a l to yo u th erefore, broth ers a n d sisters, by th e m ercies o f God, to presen t yo u r bodies as a liv in g sacrifice, holy an d ac ceptable to God, w hich is yo u r sp iritu a l w o rsh ip ." Romans 12:1 (N R S V ) ORDER OF CELEBRATION Processional.......................................................................................... O pening Selection............................................... SB C Gospel Chorus "I f I t H a d N o t B een" O ld Testam ent Scripture.........................Reverend Gustave Frazer N ew Testam ent Scripture.. P ra y e r.................................. Selection............................................................... SB C Gospel Chorus ".Because H e Lives " Read O bituary (Silently) R e fle c tio n s Deacon RooseveltJohnson, Springfield B aptist Church F riend o f Mrs. M agnolia Edwards Fam ily o fM rs. M agnolia Edwards Acknow ledgem ents.............. Selection............................... Words o f C om fort............... Recessional.............................................................. "I t Is W ell W ith M y S o u l" Interm ent Hillcrest Memorial Gardens The C om fort a n d Sweetness o f P eace After the clouds, the sunshine, after the winter, the spring, after the shower, the rainbow, fo r life is a changeable thing. After the night, the m orning, bidding all darkness cease, after life's cares and sorrows, the com fort and sweetness o fpeace. Helen Steiner Rice Pallbearers S pringfield D eacons M inistry Flower Bearers Springfield Gospel Chorus Honorary Pallbearers Springfield Deaconess A cknowledgement Ihe fa m ily o f the late Mrs. M agnolia D ent Edwards acknowledges, w ith sincere appreciation, the many com forting messages, floral tributes and other expressions o f kindness evid en ced at this tim e in thoughts and deeds. M ay God bless each and everyone o f you. Repast Ihe Edwards Family w ill receive frien d s and loved ones fo r fellow ship at S prin gfield Baptist C hurch in th e St. Jo h n F ellowship Hall. P rofessional S ervices E ntrusted To Williams Funeral H ome