,A Celebration of anh fjaitfeogtfrmg for ^rs. gopftronia Greenlee (Humming (firabt ^Baptist flttjurtlj 2289 Gardner Street - Augusta, Georgia y i . V r* '*V * % ; * * * > .S : * v ' \* *r. Reverend Jerry Poole, Officiating TUESDAY, MARCH 28,1995 3:30 P.M. (bttnarg God in His wisdom summoned from the walk of life Mrs. Sophronia D. Greenlee. Our loved one was called to rest on Friday, March 23, 1995, at Augusta Regional Medical Center. Mrs Sophronia D Greenlee was bom in Burke County but resided in Augusta almost all of her life. She was the daughter of Mrs. Ethel Gilbert and the late Mr. Roney Gilbert. She was the wife of the late Mr. Albert Greenlee. Sophronia was educated in the public schools of Richmond County, and she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Paine College. She did further studies at New York University, New York, New York. For more than thirty years, she devoted her energies to the training and discipline of young minds in the Public Schools of Richmond County. She retired as a classroom teacher from Peter H. Craig Elementary School. Her many years of service have been marked with a sense of humility and respect for others. While at Craig, she was honored as Teacher of the Year. She was an active member of the Gumming Grove Baptist Church where she served faithfully in many capacities. She was a member of and affiliated with many local and state educational and civic organizations: National Education Association, Richmond County Retired Teachers Association, National Association of University Women where she was chosen as Woman of the Year in 1994. Survivors are: her mother, Mrs. Ethel W Gilbert of Augusta, GA; one sister, Mrs. Louise G. Screen of Augusta, GA, one niece, Thelia McNeal of King Prussia, PA; four nephews, Mr. William M. Screen, Sr of Lynchburg, VA, Dr. Glenn D. Screen, Mr. Carswell S. Gilbert, Jr. and Mr. Reginald A. Gilbert, all of Augusta, GA; one great-niece, Trajeshia Screen of Lynchburg, VA, three great-nephews, William M. Screen, Jr., Christopher D. Screen and Derek J. Screen, all of Lynchburg, VA; one uncle, Mr. ClintWells of Philadelphia, PA; one devoted sister-in-law, Mrs. Frances M. Gilbert of Augusta, GA; one brother-in-law, Mr. Donald McNeil of Queens Village, NY, devoted friends, Mrs Ann Smalls and Mr. J. R. Radway of Augusta, GA; one Goddaughter, Rhonda Dennard, one Godson, Wayne Blount; and a host of other relatives and friends. (rfrpr af &trbxtt Reverend Lucille Booker - Presiding Cumming Grove Baptist Church The Prelude ................................................................................Musician The Processional ..................... .....................................................Musician Hie Call To Worship Leaden Members of the family of God, we have gathered at Cumming Grove Baptist Church to give praise, honor and recognition to the life of Mrs. Sophronia Greenlee who was so unselfish in her devotion for others. All: Let us therefore, in this homegoing celebration thank God for what she meant to each of us and let us praise God from whom all blessings flow. The Musical Selection......................................................................The Choir The Prayer.................................. ....................................Rev. Lucille Booker Assistant Pastor, Cumming Grove Baptist Church The Scriptures .................................................................. Rev. Robert Turner Pastor, Good Samaritan Baptist Church Solo ............................................................................Mr. Thomas Blount The Reflections Dr. Yvonne Shaw Dea. Archie Jackson Mr. Marion Barnes Solo ............................................................................Mrs. Emma L. Starks The Acknowledgements ............................................................Mrs. Rhonda Dennard The Words of Comfort ................................................................Rev. Jerry Poole Presiding Elder of the Elberton District of the CME Church The Recessional The Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery - Wye participants <3for Wye JgS>erfrice - The Bearers of The Casket Trustees and Deacons of Cumming Grove Baptist Church Mr. Archie Jackson Mr. Roy Elam Mr. Thomas Blount Mr. John Nickerson Mr. Walter Williams Mr. Wilbur Hill *************** The Honorary Bearers of The Casket Richmond County Teachers Association Members of the Civic Club National Association of University Women Former and Present Faculty of Peter H. Craig Elementary School *************** 'WJk^vx. CZJll 9* T^anc When all is done, and my last word is said, And ye who loved me, murmur, "She is dead," Let no one weep, for fear that I should know, And sorrow too that ye should sorrow so. When all is done and in the oozing clay, Ye lay this cast-off hull of mine away, Pray not for me, for, after long despair, The quiet of the grave will be a prayer. When all is done, say not my day is o'er, And that thro' night I seek a dimmer shore; Say rather that my mom has just begun,- I greet die dawn and not a setting sun, When all is done. -PAUL LAWRENCE DUNBAR *************** _ .1 Expressions of Oiratththe - We, the family, wish to thank our many friends for your prayers, visits, calls, cards, flowers and other expressions of sympathy during the illness and recent passing of our loved one. May God bless each one of you in a special way- ' vv ? . ___THE FAMILY Services Entrusted To Historic Dent's Undertaking Establishment 930 D'Antignac Street - Augusta, Georgia Serving The CSRA Since The 1800's