HOMEGOING SERVICE FOR 
Farewell my family, dont weep 
For Im at peace now, just asleep. 
Farewell my family, Im not alone. 
The Mighty Maker has led me safely home. 
Just think back over the many years, 
How the family seemed so strong, holding back tears. 
Yet God somehow always made a way 
and I thanked Him every night for another day. 
Be good my family, always love each other. 
Be strong my family, strong in heart. 
The blood ties, no one can ever part. 
And if somewhere I made a mistake 
As YOU LIVE MANY WILL YOU MAKE. 
Farewell my family, Ive been called away. 
Walter Bennett 
Gary Carpenter 
Leon Carpenter 
Charles Crawford 
Cornell Peterson 
Latimer Stokes 
When i am gone, just release me, let me go - 
So I CAN MOVE INTO MY AFTERGLOW. 
You mustnt tie me down with your tears; 
Lets be happy that we had so many years. 
I GAVE YOU MY LOVE, YOU CAN ONLY GUESS 
HOW MUCH YOU GAVE ME IN HAPPINESS. 
I THANK YOU FOR THE LOVE YOU EACH HAVE SHOWN, 
But now its time I traveled on alone. 
So GRIEVE FOR ME A WHILE, IF GRIEVE YOU MUST, 
Then let your grief be comforted with trust. 
Its only for a while that we must part, 
So BLESS THE MEMORIES WITHIN YOUR HEART. 
And THEN, WHEN YOU MUST COME THIS WAY ALONE, 
Ill greet you with a smile and a Welcome Home. 
Words are too inadequate to express our sincere appreciation 
for all of the expressions of condolences extended to us during 
our bereavement. May God richly bless you. 'The Family 
W. H. Mays Mortuary 
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Sunrise Sunset 
August 20,1927 February 23,2017 
Wednesday, March 1, 2017 
11:00 A.M. 
ELIM BAPTIST CHURCH 
Mt Auburn Street 
Augusta, Georgia 
Reverend George C. Miller, III, Pastor 
' Officiating - 
MRS. MARY HELEN BAXTER FREEMAN was born August 
20, 1927 in Aiken, South Carolina to the late William and 
Catherine Butler Baxter. 
At an early age, she was converted and baptized at Second 
Baptist Church, Aiken, South Carolina under the Reverend 
Jesse Miles. Later, she joined her late husband, Henri Freeman, 
in membership at Elim Baptist Church. 
Mrs. Freeman attended the public schools of Aiken County, 
South Carolina and Richmond County in Georgia. She was a 
graduate of Haines Normal and Industrial Institute and Paine 
College, both in Augusta, Georgia. She did further study at 
Teachers College of Columbia University, Augusta College, 
and Georgia Southern University. She was a retired English 
teacher of Richmond County Public Schools where she taught 
for thirty-two years. 
Mrs. Freeman, a quiet, loyal, and dedicated member of Elim 
Baptist Church, sang in the sanctuary choir and served as 
treasurer for many years. One of her favorite songs was, Im 
Learning to Lean on Him. She regularly attended the Golden 
Ages Ministry. 
She possessed acuity in precision and exactness, always 
wanting things to be done in decency and in order. Peace 
and calmness were always her goals. During her leisure time, 
Mrs. Freeman took pleasure in working word puzzles, jigsaw 
puzzles, embroidery, crocheting, and especially bowling. 
As an avid bowler, in 1988 she won the Georgia State Senior 
Tournament in her division and represented the State in the 
National Tournament held in Jacksonville, Florida. She was 
a member of the Frugalites, a social and savings club. Also, 
she was a member of the Richmond County Retired Teachers 
Association, the Georgia Retired Teachers Association, and 
the National Retired Teachers Association. 
Her survivors include: her son, Dr. Kevin Henri (Zeta Kenner) 
Freeman, Davidson, North Carolina; two grandsons, Namon 
Baxter Freeman, New York, New York and Daniel Oliver 
Freeman, Charleston, South Carolina; granddaughter, Olivia 
Joyce Freeman, Davidson, North Carolina; godchild, Bridget 
Sylese Williams Brown, Loganville, Georgia; special friend, 
Florence Glover; other relatives and many friends. 
Prelude 
Processional 
Hymn No. 132 
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Deacon Ellis M. Johnson 
Thy Will Be Done 
Choir and Congregation 
Amazing Grace 
Prayer..........................Reverend Charles Sanders 
Scriptures........................Reverend Jeffrey L. Jones 
Old Testament - Psalm 23 
New Testament - Matthew 5:1-12 
Hymn No. 339........................Choir and Congregation 
Precious Lord, Take My Hand 
Acknowledgements...................Dr. Audrey Wood 
Solo...............................Dr. Hawthorne Welcher 
Beautiful Isle of Somewhere 
Words of Comfort............Reverend George C. Miller, III 
Recessional.................................Ill Fly Away 
Interment....................Mt. Olive Memorial Gardens 
Elim Baptist Church Fellowship Hall