- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- Home going celebration for Mrs. Jean P. Gray, Sunday, September 26, 1999, 2:30 p.m., New Tabernacle Baptist Church, Lincolnton, Georgia, Rev. R.C. Oglesby, officiating, Rev. T. Bolden, assisting, Rev. Henry Butler, assisting
- Date of Original:
- 1999-09-26
- Subject:
- African American women--Georgia--Lincolnton--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Lincolnton--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Lincolnton--History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Lincolnton--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Lincolnton--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Lincolnton--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Lincoln County, Lincolnton, 33.79235, -82.47902
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
image/jpeg - Description:
- Program for the September 26, 1999 funeral of Jean P. Gray.
Original program scanned by OCLC for the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System and described and presented by the Digital Library of Georgia as a part of Georgia HomePLACE: an initiative of the Georgia Public Library Service and GALILEO. - External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/funeral/id:gray19990926
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_gray19990926
- 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.
- 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:
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OBITUARY
The spirit of MXA* foati fyuuf was claimed by the Almighty God to a place beyond to receive her rewards on Tuesday, September 21, 1999 at her home. She was the daughter of Mrs. Mary Partlow Swilling and the late Mr. Raleigh Winn. She was born April 24, 1948 in Lincoln County, Georgia.
At an early age, she became a member of the New Tabernacle Baptist Church in Lincolnton, GA. She was employed with TIG HITCO for over 20 years.
She was a loving daughter and sister. She truly loved her family and would do anything for her friends. The news of her passing brought a sorrow akin to pain,
for to know her was to love her. Jeo/t possessed a pleasing personality that radiated warmth like sunshine for all. We shall never forget her pleasant smile.
She leaves to cherish her memories: her husband: Mr. Nathaniel Gray, Atlanta, GA; A loving mother: Mrs. Mary Partlow Swilling, Royston, GA; one sister: Mrs. Bernice Blakley, Royston, GA; four brothers: Mr. George Partlow (Martha) Bowman, GA; Mr. Thomas Partlow (Mable), Atlanta, GA; Mr. Clifford Swilling, (Nancy) Mooreville, NC; Mr. Travis Partlow, Athens, GA; three aunts: Mrs. Lula Bell Partlow, Royston, GA, Ms. Mary Partlow, Lincolnton, GA; Mrs. Ivelta Partlow, Gainesville, GA; two uncles: Mr. Tom Partlow, Royston, GA, Mr. Sam Partlow, Gainesville, GA and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
ORDER OF SERVICE
Processional and Viewing.......... Clergy, Bearers & Family Musical Selection...! Will Be Waiting Up There.......... Choir Scripture..... ......New Testament ............... Rev. T. Bolden
Old Testament ............... Rev. T. Bolden Prayer............................................ .......Rev. Henry Bulter Selection.............. New Tabernacle Baptist Church Choir Acknowledgements................................ Mrs. Linda Jordan Solo............................................. Mrs. Michelle Anderson Words of Comfort ................................ Rev. R. C. Oglesby Recessional......... "Soon and Very Soon" ..................Choir Interment...................... ....................... ...Church Cemetery
To my loving Mother a woman fashioned by God. Because only he could create such a heart with all the mountain I've had to climb. Mother, you were with me all the time And on those days when I could hardly pray
I would always Thank God for just sending you my way. To the ones I've left behind, God is with you all the Time.
To my family and friends, please take time to examine Your heart. To be absent in the body is to be present
With the Lord.
Dedicated to Mary Partlow and family members
In Memory of
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FLOWER BEARERS
Mrs. Mae Linda Partlow Ms. Sondra A. Partlow Ms. Marchell Partlow
Mrs. Mary L. Hughes Ms. Marie Thomas Ms. Trade C. Hart
(Honorary) Ms. Natasha Partlow Ms. Naomi Smith Ms. Latoya Partlow
(Active) Ms. Thereasa Partlow Ms. Susie Mae Wilson Mrs. Ann Maxwell
PALLBEARERS
(honorary)
Mr. Nichols Campbell
Mr. Tracy Smith
Mr. James Gaines
Mr. Wayne Smith
Mr. Harold Blackwell
Mr. Jimmie Smith
(active)
Mr. Wilbur Jones
Mr. James Partlow"
Mr. Harvey Lee Jones, Jr.
Mr. Larry Partlow'
Mr. Glen Norman
Mr. Paul Blackwell
Ushers
New Tabernacle Baptist Church
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Music furnished by Norman Grove Choir
Acknowledgement The Family of Mrs-, feast, &. tfrap wishes to express their sincere appreciation for your floral arrangements, cards, visits, and all the acts of kindness shown to them during their time of bereavement. May God bless each and everyone of you in His own divine way.
The family In Appreciation The friendship and goodwill you have accorded me is worthy of my sincere thanks. I therefore desire to express my appreciation of your confidence, and I sincerely hope that my service has been in every way satisfactory and comforting to you. Most Respectfully, Charles W. Phclps, Sr. Funeral Director
C.W. Phelps Funeral Home - 274 Campbell Street - 706-283-5748
