Cefebration of the. Life
Ms. Patricia fEfam-(Bryant

1949

2003

Monday, September 2.9, 2.003 10:00 A.M.
Harmony Baptist 930 Hop^iws Street Augusta, Georgia
Rei/ereno Antonio L. Smit^ oficiating

"Tribute to Big Sis"
For those of us who are blessed with a "big sister" some immediate thoughts might be protector, coach, critic, spiritual advisor, counselor, boss, and guardian. Those are only a few words to describe my "Big Sister" and friend, Pat.
Pat was the oldest of three children born to Doris Elam and the late Roy Elam on April 15, 1949 in Paterson, N.J. She was a 1967 Graduate of Patersons infamous East Side High. Though my parents relocated to Augusta, Ga. in 1972, Pat remained in Paterson for two years where she served as secretary to the Mayor. In 1974 Pat relocated to Augusta and shortly there after worked in the accounting department of the Former Pilgrim Health & Life Ins. Co. Her entrepreneur spirit led her to leave Pilgrim after 12 years and create a small business of her own which she named Sincerely Yours, specializing in church programs and bookkeeping.
She eventually moved the business into her home and continued her God given talent of "word" and "creativity". I always complained "Pat you dont charge enough," her reply was always "I know baby, but as long as I can help somebody and make a spiritual impact that is rewarding enough." For those of you who had the honor of knowing my sister, you know,
that was Pat. Her other accomplishments included member of the Augusta
Black Festival Choir, Georgia Mass Choir, Black Business Bureau, Augusta Mini Theatre, and graduate of Good Shepard Bible College. As a member of Harmony Baptist Church, she served on the following auxiliaries; Pastors Support Ministry, Trustee Board, Mission Ministry and Church Clerk/Secretary. She also served as financial secretary for Tabernacle Baptist
Church. Pat departed this life on Wednesday, September 24, 2003
at Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. She leaves behind her mother, Doris Elam; two daughters, Shaunna and Nicole; two grandsons, Dee and Markees; two nephews, Michael and Khori; and one great nephew, Mike Mike. We also would like to give special thanks to cousin Thelma, Niecy, cousin Mae
Frances and Irthgar. Gone are days of you, me and Sharon sitting around and
making jokes about momma and daddy. I will always have the memory of you as my "Big Sister, my protector, and my friend."
With love, Baby Sis (Lynette)

Dear Momma,

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Words cannot eTqptain the grief I feet in my heart

at this moment. 2 never imagined having to go on

with my Life without you. you have been here for

me in every way. 1 could atways depend on you for

whatever 1 needed. 1Iqww that you are in a better

place, where you have no more suffering. Dee and

1 witt miss you so much, *Wc witt see you on the

other side. We tove you and tetl Qrandaddy

1 said hettol

Love, Shaunna

Order ofService

Presiding

Rev. Antonio L. Smith

Charlotte, N.C.

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Processional
Music Ministry Tabernacle Baptist Church, Augusta, GA

Prayer of Comfort
Rev. Otis B. Moss, m Pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church, Augusta, GA

."' Scripture
Rev. Charles Berry, Associate Minister Harmony Baptist Church, Augusta, GA

Solo Rev. Antonio L. Smith

Reflections

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Sis. Bertha Hill Harmony Baptist Church, Augusta, GA

Silent Reading of Obituary

Acknowledgments
Sis. Woichelle Berry Harmony Baptist Church

Solo
Sis. Arma Gerald Tabernacle Baptist Church

Eulogy
Rev. Robert F. Leverette Pastor of Olive Grove Baptist Church, Augusta, GA

Recessional
Music Ministry Tabernacle Baptist Church, Augusta, GA

Im Jree
Dont grieve for me, for now Tm free Tm following the path Qod has (aidyou see.
2 too^is hand when 1 heard tiis caff 1 turned my backjmd (eft it alL
2 could not stay another day To laugh, to love, to workjor play, Tasks [eft undone must stay that way 1 found the peace at the close of day.
If my parting has left a void Then fillit with rememberedjoys. ft. friendship shared, a laugh, a fyss Oh yes, these things 1 too will miss.
But not burdened with times of sorrow, 2 wish you the sunshine of tomorrow, My lifes been full, 2 savored much, (joodfriends, good times, a loved ones touch.
Terhaps my time seemed all too brief Dont lengthen it now with undo grief Lift up you heart, and peace to thee (jod wanted me now. $le set me free.
With much love, Deanna, Ronald, Jcremy

Active TaCfBearers

Johnny Howard

Princeton Nash

Russel Newsome

Charles Cook

Vernel Owens

Clarence Stanley

Jerome Elim

Lester Gordon

James Hill

Honorary (patfBearers
Trustee / Mission Boards Harmony Baptist Church
Deacons / Administrative Staff Tabernacle Baptist Church

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ftower fearers

Sanctuary Choir, Harmony Baptist Church Pastor Support Ministry, Harmony Baptist Church

Honorary fkwer Bearers
Imani Praise, Tabernacle Baptist Church Augusta Mini Theatre

Our Many
It is with deepest appreciation that we acknowledge your kindness, thoughtfulness and service extended to us during our time of bereavement. It was your strength in which we were able to cling and your prayers which helped us to endure. May God bless each of you. You will always be in our prayers.
The Family