JComegotng Jrfrtre fnr G-fadys Cuffars (Edison Monday, June 20, 1994 - 11:00 A.M. FIRST MT. MORIAH BAPTIST CHURCH 2040 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard Augusta, Georgia Reverend Andrew Johnson, Officiating faituarg On June 16, 1994, Mrs. Gladys Culiars Ellison ended this life's battle in victory. She was bom January 31, 1941 in Washington, Georgia to the late Mr. Hull Cullars and Mrs. Mattie Jackson Cullars. At an early age, she joined Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, Washington, Georgia. In 1959, she relocated to Augusta, Georgia and joined the First Mount Moriah Baptist Church under Christian Experience. On February 26, 1991, she was united in Holy Matrimony to Deacon Jerry (Junior) Ellison. She was an active member of the Deaconess Board and the Willing Workers Club until her illness would not allow her to continue fighting on the battle field. She leaves to cherish her loving memory: a husband, Dea. Jerry Ellison, Augusta, GA; one son, Michael Lee Cullars, Augusta, GA; one daughter-in-law, Meriam Cullars, Augusta, GA; two grandchildren, Candice Nicole Cullars and Santonio Lee Cullars, both of Augusta, GA; six step children, Jerry (Cynthia) Ellison, Ethel Ellison, Willie Ellison, Annie Kate (Leroy) Lakes, Loretta Brown and Christopher Ellison, all of Augusta, GA; three brothers, Crawford (Thelma) Cullars, Orangeburg, SC, Claude Cullars, New York and Joe Louis (Jeanette) Cullars, Washington, GA; two sisters, Elizabeth (William) Lawrence, Washington, GA and Susie (Jessie) Hulley, Jersey City; two sisters-in-law, two brothers-in-law; a dear and devoted niece, Evon Mason; and a host of other loving relatives and friends. Good night Gladys And take your rest. We are confident That God knows best. (riter (f tt PROCESSIONAL SELECTION ............................................................................... Choir SCRIPTURE PRAYER............................................................... Bro. Lorenzo Mason SELECTION ............................................................................... Choir REFLECTIONS As A Church Member - Dea. Henry Harris As A Friend - Sis. Peggy Faust OBITUARY ....................... .......................................... Read Silentlv ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS .................................... Sis. Betty Griffin S O L O .................................. ......................... Sis. Mildred Willingham EULOGY ......................... ............................. Rev. Andrew Johnson PARTING VIEW RECESSIONAL INTERMENT ................... ........ Mt. Nebo Baptist Church Cemetery Washington, Georgia - REPAST First Mt. Moriah Baptist Church JKrife Pallbearers Deacon Board Mtntnrarg pallbearers Willing Workers ********** JlfIn fer f e a r e r s Deaconess Board Jfmtnrarij In fer fe a r e r s Usher Board No Time I had no time for sadfarewells, For parting glances or sighs, The Lord has come and bid me Go with Him bevond the skies. 1 could not even linger, There was no time at all, The had come, no choice had I, But to ansM'er our God's call. I could not stop to tell you, Yourfaces no longer will 1 see, I did not know how quickly Our God would sendfor me. Don't even stop to wonder Why could not say good-bye Just live and remember that there will be A reunion for us in the sweet by and by. The family acknowledges with sincere and deep appreciation all acts o f kindness rendered during their time o f bereavement. Your thoughtfulness and kind deeds will always be remembered. *********** THE FAMILY Services Entrusted To , WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME INC.