- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- Homegoing tribute Monica Ellis, sunrise: July 24, 1979, sunset: February 13, 2008, Tuesday, February 19, 2008, 2:00 p.m., Beulah Grove Baptist Church, Augusta, Ga, Reverend Dr. Sam Davis, pastor and eulogist officiating
- Date of Original:
- 2008-02-19
- Subject:
- Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Augusta
Mourning customs--Georgia--Augusta
Funeral service--Georgia--Augusta
Genealogy
African American women--Georgia--Augusta--History--21st century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Augusta--History--21st century
African Americans--Georgia--Augusta--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Richmond County, Augusta, 33.47097, -81.97484
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Program for the February 19, 2008 funeral of Monica Elizabeth Ellis. Funding for this project provided by Georgia HomePLACE, a unit of the Georgia Public Library Service.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder-E-0017
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_fpro_ellismonicaelizabeth20080219
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_ellismonicaelizabeth20080219
- Language:
- eng
- Bibliographic Citation (Cite As):
- Cite as: [title of program], Eula M. Ramsey Johnson Memorial Funeral Program Collection, Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System System, as presented in the Digital Library of Georgia.
- Extent:
- 4 pages
- Original Collection:
- Eula M. Ramsey Johnson Memorial Funeral Program Collection, Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System, Augusta, Georgia
- Holding Institution:
- Augusta-Richmond County Public Library
- Rights:
-
4,Let no one weep for me, or celebrate my funeral with mourning-; for i f still live, as I pass to and fro through the mouths of those who loved me
Sunrise: July 24, 1979
Sunset: February 13, 2008
* * * T u e s d a y , F e b r u a r y 1 9, 2 0 0 8 *** 2:00PM
Beulah Grove Baptist Church, Augusta, GA
Reverend Dr. Sam Davis, Pastor and Eulogist Officiating
Ckbiiica .Elizabeth Ellis was born on July 24,1979 in Augusta, GA. to Regina Ellis and. Gregory Ellis. Monica was a loving child, full of energy and intensity to learn about the world around her. Her mainstays in her life were her loving family and friends. She was an endearing w om an who had a kind word for everyone and she never met a stranger. She had many friends of all ages w ho each holds the fondest of memories of their special times that they shared w ith her. Her personality could bring sunshine into any gloomy day. Monica was a 1997 graduate of T.VV. Josey High School. For the last seven years Monica was a devoted employee at Rich mond County DECS, where she leaves to mourn her amsntire agency of co-workers who con sidered themselves a family in and of themselves. Monica was a member of the Beulah Grove Baptist Church where she was baptized in the name of the Holy Spirit on July 1,1990. Monica, no stranger to hard, work and personal success was also a w7ell respected and loved employee of Bi-Lo on Tobacco, Rd. Augusta. Most of all, Monica was a devoted mom and fiancee1. H er memory and loving presence will remain in our hearts and minds forever.
Monica was preceded in death by her sons Antwan "Duke" Burton, Jr (Called to rest June 3rd, 2006) and. Baby Boy Burton (Called, to rest February 13th, 2008).
Monica leaves to uplift her memory in fondness and love the following: Regina Ellis, Mother, Augusta, GA * Gregory Ellis, Father, Philadelphia, PA* , Elizabeth Ellis, Grandmother, Philadelphia, PA* Antwan D. "Marco" Burton, Sr. --Fiance1, Augusta, GA, A nt wan DaMarquez "Scooter" Burton, Son, Augusta, GA *Jarhea Sires, Stepdaughter, Augusta, GA* Donna Lambert, Sister, Augusta, GA* Timika Rayford, Sister, Augusta, GA*. Matthew7 Middleton-Step-Papa, Jasper Nixon-Family Friend. Uncles: George (Ethel) Ross, Albany, GA-- William (Bernice) Lambert,'James Lambert, Dan (Tracy) Lambert, Paul (Lynn) Lambert, Jimmy (Donna) Powell, Eddie (Precious) Jones, William Lambert, Allen (Glendora) Lambert, and Ronnie Burton ah of Augusta,* Aunts: Christine Daggett, Betty Lambert (Robert .An thony), Patricia (Freddie) Boynton, Fannie Lambert, Margaret Powell, Mary (Charles) Davis, Emma Powell, JoAnn Powell, Evelyn Jones, Joyce Thomas, Mary Lambert, Irene Lambert, Debra Murray, Charlotte Kendrick, and Voncilla Shook- All of Augusta, GA*Eunice Ellis, Bar bara Ellis, and Diane Ellis-All of Philadelphia, P.4* Niece--Shamonica "Apple" Lee, Augusta, GA* Nephews--Rontaye Hollins, Augusta, GA* Rontavius Lee, Augusta, GA*TyQ;uan Garrett, .Augusta, GA* Isaiah McGruder, Augusta, GA. A host of cousins and countless friends, and co-workers.
Mv Daughter, My Angel
When God gave you to me, he gave so many things, He gave the joy and happiness that only a daughter can bring. Your smile, your laughter brightened my days, even those filled with pain. Your joys were my joys, our days were sunny more often than filled with rain. I know1that God must love me because He blessed us with His Grace, f knew this each and every time I looked into your face. And in the very moment that you came into my world. 1knew that you were so much more than just my baby girl. And though you are gone, I have your love and among so many things, the grandsons that you gave to me and your Angel Wings! Love Your Mom.
Parting View Organ Prciude
Processional
Song PRAYER.
This Battle Is Not Yours
Yolanda Adams Dr. Sam Davis
SCRIPTURES OLD TESTAMENT .......................................Joshua 1:9 NEW TESTA M EN T.......................................Matthew 5:4
Poem:
* Y
Monique Bennifield
Solo
End of the Road
Darren Coleman
REMARKS (The Family Requests that remarks are limited to 2 minutes in respect of affording all who wish an oppot tun it) to share their warm memories of our beloved Monica Ellis. -- Thank You!)
Original Poem by Dashall Lambert
Brentiss Bell
Song
Missing You
Michelle Lambert
Acknowledgements
Shirley Sturrup
EULOGY
Rev. Dr. Sam Davis
Recessional
Internment--Hill Crest Cemetary
. . TO MY SISTER . . .
I'm blessed to call you sister, I also call you friend;
You've loved me unconditionally, And stood through thick and thin.
You've shared my joys and sorrows, My laughter and my tears.
You've been my inspiration, As we grew up through the years.
Active Pallbearers Flower Bearers
Antuan Kendrick, G a r r y Coleman, Fredrick Hayes, Ralo Johnson, Demetries Banks, Ledrick Lee, Jason Gilliam
Shamonica Lee, Cousins and Friends
Monica, I was blessed the day you. were bom, and at the ending light for all of us we will be together again. Our father above knows that you are one o f his special angels to do his work my little g irl You will always be in my heart, my mind, and soul. I love you so much, Dad.
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Monica was a true blessing from God, She was the little sister I never had. She never lived a self-centered life. She had so much to give and so much to offer. When someone was going through tough times or things just wouldn't go their way, Monica knew just what to say to encourage you daily, it's easy to criti cize and condemn, to point out everyone's flaws and failures. But God wants us to build people up, to be a blessing--speaking words of faith and victory into their lives the way Monica did. I know if Monica was here this day, she. would say "don't just go through the motion in life, have some enthusiasm, choose to be happy; live with excellence and integrity and with a spring in her step (or walk bowlegged) (Her famous saying). I challenge everyone this day to let the world know that you are enjoying the life God has given you the way Monica did.
Love Always Latanya Lowe
Services Entrusted to C.A. Reid, Sr. Memorial Funeral Home
Augusta, GA30901 ***Repasf immediately following Internment***