- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- In loving memory of Sister Mary Bell Graham, services 3:00 p.m., Friday, March 13, 1992, Rock Hill Baptist Church, Saluda, South Carolina, the Reverend R. C. Holloway, pastor
- Date of Original:
- 1992-03-13
- Subject:
- Funeral rites and ceremonies--South Carolina--Saluda
Mourning customs--South Carolina--Saluda
Funeral service--South Carolina--Saluda
Genealogy
African American women--South Carolina--Saluda--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--South Carolina--Saluda--History--20th century
African Americans--South Carolina--Saluda--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, South Carolina, Saluda County, Saluda, 34.00152, -81.77205
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Program for the March 13, 1992 funeral of Mary Bell Graham. Funding for this project provided by Georgia HomePLACE, a unit of the Georgia Public Library Service.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder-G-0087
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_fpro_grahammarybell19920313
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_grahammarybell19920313
- 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:
-
In Loving Mem ory of
Sister Mary Bell Graham
Services 3:00 p.m. Friday, March 13, 1992 Rock Hill Baptist Church Saluda, South Carolina The Reverend R. C. Holloway, Pastor
Order of Service
Processional H y m n ............................. . . . . W hat a Friend W e H ave in Jesus Scripture Prayer S o l o ............................... .........................Dea. Willie J. Turner Remarks Acknowledgements . . . . ....................................Mrs. A. Butler S o lo ............................... .................... Mrs. Bennie Mae Reeder
Granddaughter Words of Com fort........... ...........................Rev. R. C. Holloway Final Viewing Recessional
Interment...................... ............................... Church Cemetery
P A L L B E A R E R S ......... FLOWER BEARERS .
................Grandsons . Friends of the Family
Obituary
God saw the road was getting rough, The hills so hard to climb. He gently closed her loving eyes And whispered, "Peace be thine. "
So in the stillness of the evening of Saturday, March 7, 1992, Sister Mary Bell Graham left this life to join her Heavenly Father and loved ones who had gone before her.
She was born in Saluda County, a daughter of the late Isaiah and Lillie Williams Graham.
At an early age, she joined the Rock Hill Baptist Church. She migrated to Philadelphia, Pa. While living there she attended the Nazarene Baptist Church.
She leaves behind her freed from grief and years, far more worthier things than tears: the love of family and friends. W e will miss her, but we know G od's will must be done.
Pleasant memories will linger on in the hearts of her three daughters, Mary Helen Johnson, Vera Barnes and Louise Etheredge, all of Philadelphia, Pa.; three sons, Eddie Roy Graham of Saluda, S.C., Cooper Graham and Robert Graham of Philadelphia, Pa.; twenty-three grandchildren; thirty-three great grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Gaynell McCrary, Springfield, 111., and Jackie Wills, Chicago, 111.; one brother, Robert Graham, Philadelphia, Pa.; four daughtersin-law; one son-in-law; one sister-in-law; two brothers-in-law; and a host o f nieces, nephews, other relatives and many sorrowing friends.
Humbly submitted, The Family
In Appreciation
We the family of the late SISTER MARY BELL GRAHAM express genuine gratitude to the many friends and relatives for the numerous expressions of kindness and the gracious courtesies extended to us during our hour of bereavement. Each sym pathetic gesture has served as a source of comfort. May the peace of the Lord be with you always.
Resting
Once my hands were always trying, Trying hard to do my best;
Now my heart is sweetly trusting, And my soul is all at rest.
Once my brain was always planning, And my heart, with cares oppressed;
Now 1trust the Lord to lead me, And my life is all at rest.
Once my life was full of effort, Now 'tis full of joy and zest;
Since 1took His yoke upon me, Jesus gives to me his rest. A. B. Simpson
Services Entrusted To BUTLER AND SON FUNERAL HOME
Saluda. South Carolina
