Homegoing Celebration
for
Saturday, March 12, 2016 ~ 11:00 AM ~
B eulah G rove B aptist C hurch 1438 Wrightsboro Road
Augusta, Georgia 30901 Dr. Sam Davis, Pastor
Reverend K. B. Martin, Officiating

Leola Mays Griffin was born on March 26,1941, the daughter of the late Eloise Mays Cogle of Augusta, Georgia and James Pugh of St. Augustine, Florida. Sister Griffin grew up in Augusta and attended Richland County Public Schools for her early education and training. She was a graduate of Lucy Craft Laney High School. She received her degree in nursing from the University Hospital School of Practical Nursing.
Leola Mays Griffin was joined in holy matrimony to the late Willie M. (Bill) Griffin in 1960 and they remain husband and wife until his passing, October 14,2000. Although no children came out of the union, she was a loving mother to many others. Sister Griffin truly showered many with unconditional love while imparting unto them wisdom and the ways of God.
Leola Mays Griffin received Christ at an early age. She was a member and was baptized at The Second Mount Moriah Baptist Church of Augusta, Georgia. She served 50 plus faithful years under the leadership of the former Pastors Reverend W.D. Morman, Reverend N. T. Young, Reverend F. D. Shaw, Reverend Andy Thorton, and presently the Reverend Jonathan Harris. Sister Griffin served as Secretary of the Trustee Ministry, President of the Gospel and Inspirational Choir. She served as a Member of the Healthcare Ministry, Mission in Action and Pastor's Aid Ministry. Locally, she was a member of the New Savannah Senior Citizen Group at Green Grove Baptist Church. She served as the assistance Manager of poll workers for the Augusta, Georgia Board of Elections. On the state level, she served as a member of the General Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia, Inc. 10th District.
Leola Mays Griffin was a devoted and dedicated member of The Masonic Family. At the time of her demise, she was serving as the National Grand Most Ancient Matron for the National Grand Court of Heroines of Jericho, USA. She also served as the Grand Most Ancient Matron for the State of Georgia and Past Grand Court of Amaranth State of Georgia.

Locally, Sister Griffin was a member of Good Shepherd Chapter #62 O.E.S. District #16 and served as Associate Worthy Matron and other positions in the chapter. She also served as the Most Ancient Matron in Naomi Court #305, H .O .J., a member of Cook Council of Crusaders, a member of Haynes Court #3 Court of Amaranth and Past Commandress of Arabia Court #2 Daughters.
On Thursday, March 3, 2016 in Augusta, Georgia, God in His infinite wisdom sent His angel to earth to receive the soul of His servant and assist her in making the transition from earth to Heaven where she now resides with her Maker and Creator. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eloise Mays Cogle and James Pugh, brother, Benjamin Lonnie Mays Senior, and husband, Willie M. (Bill) Griffin.
She leaves to cherish her memory, son, Reverend Benjamin Lonnie (Vontresa) Mays, Jr. of Atlanta, Georgia; a loving sister, Patricia W right of Augusta, Georgia; brolther, Robert (Bob) Jones Augusta, Georgia; nieces and nephews, Ebony Mays Dorris of Atlantic City, New Jersey, Lisa Kirkland-Wright of Augusta, Georgia, and Christopher Jason Wright of Augusta, Georgia; great- -nieces and great-nephews, Aquarnesha Claud of Atlanta, Georgia, Donneque' Kirkland, Ke'Ashia Kirkland, Donnell Kirkland, Jr of Augusta, Georgia, Crishayla Wright of Atlanta, Georgia Payton, Ray-Clark of Augusta, Georgia, Alvin Mark Dorris, III, and Lonnai Joh'nise Dorris of Atlantic City, New Jersey; devoted cousins, Betty Hicks of Augusta, Georgia and Joy Jean North of Augusta, Georgia; and a host of very close friends.
A special thanks to the doctors and nursing staff on the 5th Floor (ICU) at The University Hospital for your time, your efforts and your care.

MUSICAL PRELUDE............................ Friendly Church of God in Christ Choir

PROCESSIONAL............................ S..... ......%......................Ministers and Family

PARTING GLANCE

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CLOSING OF THE CASKET

SELECTION................................ .......... 2nd Mount Moriah Inspirational Choir

PRAYER..................................................................................Reverend K. B. Martin Antioch Missionary Baptist Church

OLD TESTAMENT SCRIPTURE............................................... Elder Willie Boyd Friendly Church o f God in Christ

NEW TESTAMENT SCRIPTURE...........................Superintendent Leroy James Friendly Church o f God in Christ

SELECTION............................................. 2nd Mount Moriah Inspirational Choir

REMARKS: As a Pastor.............................................................. Reverend Jonathan Harris 2nd Mount Moriah Baptist Church As a Neighbor..................................................... .....Deacon Nathan Ward Sr. As a Choir Member.......................................... ..................Deacon J.C. Turner As a Sister of H.O.J............. Heroine Ellie Mackie, National Senior Matron National Grand Court Heroines of Jericho, USA Heroine Kimberly G. Hollingshed, Grand Most Ancient Matron Smooth Ashlar Grand Court Heroines of Jericho - State of Georgia

SPECIAL REFLECTIONS OF HER LIFE.................................Video Presentation

SELECTION............................................ Friendly Church of God in Christ Choir

EULOGY................. ...................................Reverend Benjamin L. Mays, Jr., M.Th.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND RESOLUTIONS.............. Hill's Mortuary Inc.

RECESSIONAL

MUSICAL POSTLUDE.......................... Friendly Church of God in Christ Choir Earthly Place o f Rest" Walker Memorial Park 611 Laney Walker Blvd

COMMITTAL................................................................ Reverend Jonathan Harris

PRAYER AND BENEDICTION.................................................................. Minister

CLOSING ACKNOWLEDGMENTS............................................. Hill's Mortuary

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Immediately after the Committal Service Beulah Grove Baptist Church 1434 Poplar Street

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Second Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Usher Board Heroines of Jericho
Grand Chapter of Holy Royal Arch Arch Mason
The possession of family and friends is a priceless gift from God for which we are eternally grateful. Thank you for caring and sharing during the homegoing of our loved one.
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