Celebrating the life of Richardine Elam, 1936-2003, Monday, July 28, 2003, 11:00 a.m., Antioch Baptist Church, Augusta, Georgia, Reverend Kenneth B. Martin, pastor, officiating

There is a tim e fo r everything an d a seasonf i r every activity under heaven. - Eccl. 3:1
A time to be Bom
Richardine Elam, affectionately called "Dean" was born on January 6,
1936, in Augusta, Georgia to Reverend and Mrs. John Luther Elam.
A time to live H er Christian journey began at an early age, being baptized by Reverend E. A. Moss at Carpentersville Baptist Church in North Augusta, South Carolina. She later moved her membership to Antioch Baptist Church where she served in the mission ministry. She attended public schools in Augusta and she was an active member o f the high school concert choir. Later, she attended x-ray technician school in New York.
A time to Work Although she has held many positions, her most recent one was diat of receptionist at the Senior Citizens Council. She was loved and respected for her dedication and love for people.
A time to die On Wednesday, July 23, 2003, Richardine made a peaceful transition to her heavenly home.
A time to Mourn She leaves to cherish her memory: a mother, Mrs. Beatrice Elam; a brother, Mr. John L. Elam; a sister, Doris Elam Goodley; an aunt, Amelia Nichols; an uncle, Inan Eugene Wooten; two nieces, Terri (Daryl) Blanchard; Alicia( Keith) Owens;a sister-in-law, Viola B. Elam; nephews, Keith, Kellen, Kimani Owens; cousins Bett\' and Thelma, and a host o f other relatives and supportive friends.
A W orld W ith o u t T ean
Just think o f a world without tears Where a woman can live for a million years
With never grief, an ache, or pain" And never a thought of dying again
Think o f a world where a lame man will leap From crag to crag like a deer or sheep
Where none will be deaf or none shall be blind And the dumb shall sing and speak for his mind
Now a "world w ithout tears" is not just a dream As m ain' a person m ight make it to seem For just as sure as the Bible is true... A world w ithout tears now lies before you
Anonymous

Rev. K enneth B . M artin , Pastor Rev. H erm an B ing, Presiding

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S e le c tio n .................... ....................................... A n tio ch B a p tis t C h u rch C h o irs

Scriptures O ld T e s ta m e n t.. ................................................................. Rev. P h illip W atson N e w T e sta m e n t. ................................................................. Rev. H e n ry W atson

P ray er ............................ ................................................................. Rev. Jo h n L o c k h a rt

R eflections (tw o m inutes please) Sister and Brother, Fam ily Geraldine A nderson, Friend D ea. Vallie C ham bliss, C hurch Fam ily R on Schoeffler, Em ployer M w alim u David Burgest, Fam ily Friend D ea. Bill C ofer, Carpentersville Baptist C hurch %
T r i b u t e ......................... ........................................................ A licia E . O w e n s, N iece

O b itu a r v ...................... ...................................................................P lease read silen tly

A ck n o w led g em en ts ................................................................................. C h ris C easar

S o l o ................................ ......................................................................S is. R o sa A bram s

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' Rev. K en n e th B . M a rtin

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Antioch Baptist Church Tmstees and Deacons
Your love was tall as you Your love was long as you Your love was big-boned as you Your love was dark brown as you You love was solid as you Your love was silent as you Your love was strong as you Your love was real as you Your love was understood as you Your love was misunderstood as you Your love was simple as you Your love was complex as you Your love was courageous as you Your love was happy as vou Your love was sad as you Your love was selfless as you Your love was rich as you Your love was constant as you Your love was blessed as you Your love was magnificent as vou
Your love was you Your low was you Your love was you
You are missed.
Your loving niece, Terri Elam Blanchard
We would like to thank the many relatives, friends, and church family who have shown love, kindness, and support during the passing o f our loved one. A special thanks to Doris Murray, Geraldine Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. Pugh. May God richly bless each o f you.
W. H . Mays M ortuary
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