a/wearerd For I came to the end of this life's journey, and God was there waiting for me and He said, "You have been a good and faithful servant, and I welcome you into a land where you will never grow old". To my loved ones, "This land is paved with gold. I am walking around heaven and I met all of my loved ones. If you have to cry for me, cry for a little while. Let it be tears of joy for me, not because I have left you on earth. There is work still waiting for you, so you must not stand idle. Do your work while life remainth. One day you shall rest in Jesus' land and I will be waiting to see you then. Trust in God's Holy Words and live your life as we have talked about and I will see you in this beautiful land on high. Remember all of my pain and grief is over and I am now at peace forever. God said He would take care of me, and He did. And I know He will take care of you". Warren County Class of 1977 Family and Friends /ou>er ^ac/ied Warren County Class of 1977 Family and Friends 'ZcnewZef/ymentd You may have said a prayer for us, sent a card, brought food, or delivered flowers; You may have called to pray for us; or visited us with warm words of concern; For each moment that you thought of us during our bereavement, we are highly appreciative. So, it is from our hearts that we say, thank you, we love you, and we will be forever grateful for your kind deeds and expressions of love. ~Thank You, The Family Final Arrangements Entrusted To: Where we care enough to offer the best 98 Hopgood Street Warrenton, Georgia 30828 Phone/Fax: (706) 465-2634 HOME GOING SERVICES FOR Saturday, March 12, 2016 12:00 Noon newt njtf/y ^dr^Z C Zrt/'. Ida ' Ml Mm>S, Pastor et*. (fy'mrye Eulogist Sunrise: April 14,1959 - Sunset: March 7,2016 Four 1 Printing ~ (706)444-6783 - fourmonuments@aoi.com 06ttUCVNf On Monday, March 7, 2016, the Lord called to come home from labor to rest. Arleen was bom to the late Fred and Mae Ossie Evans on April 14, 1959. His obedient child answered the call, leaving behind to cherish her memories two loving sisters, Gladys and Jennie Evans, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, colleagues, and friends. Religious Affiliations Arleen joined Trinity African Methodist Episcopal Church at the age of 12. As a youth at Trinity, she was active on the Usher Board and in the Young Peoples Division. In June, 1998, Arleen was ordained at Hillside Chapel and 1 ruth Cen- ter, Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia at the Dr. Barbara King School of Ministry. While at Hillside, she wrote numerous articles and publications. In addition, she taught classes on Helping Relationships, Human Behavior, and New Thought Courses. Educational Affiliations Arleen graduated from Warren County High in 1977. While in high school, Arleen participated in numerous extracurricu- lar activities, her favorite was playing on the basketball team. She went on to graduate from Augusta State University in 1981 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a concentration in Public Administration. While at Augusta State University, Arleen received honors such as Freshman of the Year and Presidential Scholar (1981). She was a member of the History Club, Political Science Club, Student Govern- ment Association, Sociology Club, Pre-Law Club, and the Basketball team. In May of 1984, Arleen graduated from the University of Georgias School of Law in Athens, Georgia with a Juris Doctorate. Her honors and affiliations included Whos Who Among Law School Students, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, Students Division of the American Bar As- sociation and the UGA's Student Bar Association. Professional Affiliations A member of the American Bar Association, National Bar Association, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity; Georgia Association of Women Attorneys; Griffin Ju- dicial Bar Association; Southern Christian Leadership Conference; Griffin Area Chamber of Commerce; Georgia State Bar Young Lawyers Section (YLS); Dis- aster Legal Assistance Committee (1991-92); Minori- ties in Legal Profession Committee (1990-91); YLS Services to Elderly Committee; Individual Rights Law Section (1992-93); Migrant Farm Workers Committee (1992-93). Olympic Task Force Committee (1992-94); Publisher and Founder of Eighth Street Baptist Church Newslet- ter; Volunteer for the Downtown Griffin Authority (1991), and Center for Abused Women (1990-92). Assisted and provided Pro Bono legal services for the Georgia Legal Services Program, The Legal Clinic for the Homeless, The Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, and Aid to Imprisoned Mothers. Due to health reasons, Arleen retired from full time practice of law in the Griffin, Georgia area and re- turned to her hometown of Warrenton, Georgia in 2008. She loved reading and writing, and opened a local bookstore called Books-to-Read. Arleen also volunteered at the Warrenton Elementary School as tutor. In spite of her failing health, Arleen stayed busy championing causes to help others. Take your rest Arleen. Love Gladys and Jennie. Rev. Lisa B. Davis, Officiating Pastor, Trinity A.M.E. Church Processional Final Glance Selection... Prayer...... ........Trinity A.M.E. Choir Bishop Mark Walden, Pastor House of God, COGIC Scripture Old Testament......................Rev. Rose Reynolds New Testament................Minister Naheede Brooks Solo..................................Bro. Bobby Reese Reflections Growing up at Trinity A.M.E....Rev. Barbara Knox High School Classmate.........Sis. Charlotte Logan Attorney Friend.............Sis. Melinda Holloway Teacher........................Sis. Clara B. Roberts Selection.........................................Choir Eulogy................Rev. George Ivey, Honorable Mayor Pastor, Ministry of Faith, Warrenton Acknowledgement.................Dawsons Mortuary Staff Selection.............................Bro. Bobby Reese Recessional ^htevment Rocky Branch Baptist Church Cemetery Trinity A.M.E. Church Fellowship Hall