.y^a/ti/a ^vvry/ Sunrise November 1, 1917 Sunset February 16; 2012 TUesday, February 21, 2012 11:00 A.M. MT. ZION A.M.E. ZION CHURCH 1237 Sum m er Street Augusta, Georgia Reverend Dr. Victor C. Wilson, Officiating Reverend Sharon Childs Caldwell, Eulogist CMi/f/am manita Terrell Hardy was born in Augusta, Georgia on November 1, 1917 to the late Mr. Robert Terrell and late Mrs. Maggie Terrell. She was preceded in death by her husband, John E. Hardy, and her son, John E. Hardy, III. Juanita answered the call of the Almighty Father on Thursday, February 16, 2012. Le was a dedicated and faithful member of Mt. Zion A.M.E. Zion Church since early childhood, where she held the church's oldest membership. She was an active member who served as a Sunday School teacher, pianist and General Claim's secretary. She worked diligently with the Women's Home and Overseas Missionary Society, where she was the first coordinator of the United States Rally. She was a charter member of Mt. Zion Housing Cooperation. manita received her education from Haines Normal Industrial Institute (now Lucy C. Laney High School), Paine College, Atlanta University (now Clark Atlanta University) Atlanta, Georgia, and Columbia University, New York City. Le retired from Lucy C. Laney High School in 1981 after forty-one years of dedicated employment and service with the Richmond County Board of Education. rer the years, Juanita was active in the community through various associations and clubs which include: the Haines Alumni Association, Paine College Alumni Association, Georgia Retired Educators, Richmond County Education Association, Church Women United and the Civic Club of Augusta. manita's passing is a deep and personal loss for family and many friends of the Greater Augusta community. She will live on in their memories, and their hearts will forever be filled with admiration, affection, love, and respect for her. May her soul find peace, favor, and acceptance with her Maker. debrating Juanita's life and left to continue her legacy are: a devoted grandson, Marquis D. Hardy; daughter-in-law, Jacqueline Hardy Habersham (Charles); granddaughter, Tiese Dunn; goddaughters, Mamie Holliday, Markiya Holliday and A'Seantia Pullens; godson, Mark (Nina) Holliday; great grandchildren, Tristan, Jhnaya and Tianna Dunn, Marquez, Marrisa and Jonathan Hardy, Shauntrice and Sandy Biles; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. jro/er o f("fem iee PRELUDE........................................................................Medley o f Hymns PROCESSIONAL WORDS OF ASSURANCE/INVOCATION........Reverend Dr. Victor C. Wilson Pastor, Mt . Zion A.M.E. Z ion Church HYMN OF PRAISE............................................ Mt. Zion A.M.E. Zion Choir "It Is Well With My Soul" THE HOLY SCRIPTURES Old Testament: Psalm 2 3 ................... Reverend Hardy Bennings, III Pastor, H istoric Springfield Baptist Church New Testament: John 14:1-6......................... Reverend Joyce Scurry M t . Zion A.M.E. Z ion Church PRAYER OF COMFORT........................................ Reverend James Coffman Pastor, Jones Chapel A.M.E. Z ion Church OBITUARY..............................................................................Read Silently SELECTION.......................................... Mt. Zion A.M.E. Zion Church Choir RESOLUTION/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS............................Ms. Linda Cratic REFLECTIONS Sarah Townsend - Class Leader Mr. David Postell - Mt. Zion Housing Corporation Mrs. Alpha Westbrook - Friend Ms. Mamie G. Holliday - Goddaughter Ms. Jacqueline Hardy Hambersham - Family SOLO..................................................................Reverend Donnie DeBerry Pleasant Grove A.M.E. Z ion Church "One Day At A Time" WORDS OF COMFORT..............................Reverend Sharon Childs Caldwell Mt . Zion A.M.E. Z ion Church (Based on Psalm 23) RECESSIONAL INTERM ENT...........................................................Cedar Grove Cemetery REPAST Mt. Zion A.M.E. Zion Church Fellowship Hall Douglas Austin Tristan Dunn Mark Holliday Clifford Smith Naomi Crawford Ruby Hammond Sarah Roberts aubearetfo Samuel Chiles Charles Habersham Roosevelt Johnson Reginald Williams m e m i ab/bearerd C a regivers Paul DAntignac Linda Prince Thbatha Simmons WHOM Society, Mt. Zion A.M.E. Zion Church Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there; I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow\ I am the diamond glint on the snow; I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the Autum n rain. When you awake in the morning hush, I am the swift unlifting rush; of birds circling in flight, I am the stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my gyrave and weep. I am not there, I do not sleep. The family acknowledges with sincere appreciation her caregivers, Dr. Benjamin Rucker, Trinity Hospice as well as the many expressions of sympathy and deeds of kindness shown during our bereavement. W. H . MAYS M ORTUARY "Professional Service A Family Tradition Since 1922" 1221 James Brown Boulevard Augusta, Georgia 30901 (706) 722-6401 DESIGN/PRINTING BY: AUGUSTA BLUEPRINT * AUGUSTA, GEORGIA * (706) 722-6488