A Cekhration o f the Mrs. Cferyty. Morris September 5, 1945 November 5, 2002 Friday, November 8, 2002 1:00 P.M. Good Shepherd Baptist Church Augusta, Georgia Reverend Clarence Moore, Pastor Reverend K. B. M artin, Officiating `Mrs. CheryC% Marris, 57, was the loving daughter o f the late Mr, James J. Wilkins and Mrs. Margaret R. Wilkins. She was born on September 5, 1945 in Berkley, Virginia. She departed this earthly life on Tuesday, November 5, 2002. Cheryl was united in Holy Matrimony to Augustus R. Harris, Jr. on November 4, 1961 in Elizabeth City; North Carolina. Of this union, three daughters and two sons were born. She was a devoted member of The Antioch Baptist Church for 25 years where she was the beginners Sunday School Teacher and a member of various choirs and organizations. Chervi was employed at J. C. Penney Department Store, where she was a dedicated employee for the past 13 years. Cheryl leaves to celebrate her life her loving and devoted husband, Augustus R. Harris, Jr.; three daughters, Angela M. (Kenneth) Long, Pensacola, Florida, Michele D. (Lloyd) Jackson, Chesapeake, Virginia and Wanda R. (Ronnie) Salley, Martinez, Georgia; two sons, Augustus, R. (Sophia) Harris, 111, Lawrenceville, Georgia and Anthony M. (Kirstie) Harris, Augusta, Georgia; mother, Margaret R. Wilkins, Norfolk, Virginia; 13 grandchildren; three sisters, Cynthia (Alfred) Brummitt, Chattanooga, Tennessee, Roslyn (Donald) Williamson, Norfolk, Virginia and Vicki (Henry) Powers, Detroit, Michigan; one brother, Cornel Wilkins, San Ysidro, California; mother-in-law, Mary E. Harris, Greenville, South Carolina; one brother-in-law, Ronald (Walterinc) Harris, Newport News, Virginia; one sister-in-law, Juanita Douglas, Charlotte, North Carolina; devoted friend, Janis Daniel, Augusta, Georgia; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. ; Thanks To M y Wife For the years that G od gave us. We know that life for us was great. We loved each other with very passionate love. You were there for me whenever I needed support. O u r vows were fulfilled to the max! Even as sickness took over, Your concern was not for Cheryl but for Ray. You never forgot me even in the End. Gone from this earth but imbedded in my heart forever. Rest in Peace in the Arms o f Jesus, Your loving husband, Augustus R. Harris, Jr. Order o f Service Reverend John Lockhart, Presiding Processional "What A Friend We Have In Jesus" Selection Combined Choirs Antioch Baptist Church Scriptures Old Testament - Rev. Anthony Booker New Testament - Rev. Grad/,,yBrown Prayer of Comfort Rev. Anthony Booker Selection Combined Choirs Antioch Baptist Church Remarks Ms. Janis T. Daniel - as a friend Deacon Jesse Heath - as a church member Mrs. Margie Burton - as a co-worker Acknowledgements Mrs. Delores Mitchell Solo Ms. June Greenfield Words of Comfort Rev. Kenneth B. Martin Pastor, Antioch Baptist Church Recessional Entombment Hillcrest Memorial Park Repast Good Shepherd Baptist Church Fellowship Hall I know heaven can't w ait to bring its angel hom e, guess th a t m eans it 's soonerfo r our angel to leave us alone. I can't say where th a t halo h id or where her wings m ig ht be b u t th a t don't m ean to say I don't w ant her rig ht here w ith me. W ith the world a n d a ll its creatures, L ord sholcgave us a surprise, cause em y on c th a t knows her sees heaven in her eyes. T h a t sm ile opened up the g a tes fo r sinners a n d saints alike I wish I may, I wish I m ight have an angels prayer tonight. God in a ll yourg lo w we can't thank you enough, teaiy eyed g r ie f bound this p ath we trod is rough.T ut joy comes in the m orning th a t's w hat your woiri says when th a t sw ing low chariot takes our angel away. Wefin a lly saygoodbye instead o fso long, we'll see you soon enough when a ll o f us come home. W e'll lift our hands in praise w ith a ll our splendor a n d worth cause we are truly blessedfo r a ll this tim e we had an angel h en on eanh. Love yourgranddaughter, Tennillc E . M iddleton `Patfbearers Deacons of Antioch Baptist Church Trustees of Antioch Baptist Church lHonorary `Patfbearers Combined Choirs of Antioch Baptist Church ******** I'm Tree Don ytgrieve fo r me, fo r now P m fir e Pm following the path God has laid for me. 1 took H is hand when I heard H im call I turned my back and left it all. , I could not stay another day To laugh to love, to work or play, Tasks left undone m ust stay th a t way I fo u n d peace a t the end o f the day. I f my p arting has left a void Then fill i t with remembered joys. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss O h yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times ofsonvw I wish you the sunshine o f tomorrow, M y life's been fu ll, I savored much, Goodfriends, good times, a loved ones touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief Don 't lengthen it now with undue g r ie f L ift up your hearts, and share with me, God wanted me N O W , He has set me free. ******** !Egressions o f Qratitude The fam ily o fMrs. Cheryl T. H a m s wishes to express our appreciation firr the love and care given us and for the kindness shown during Cheryl's illness and our hours o fbereavement. A special thanks to Reverends M artin and Moore and the church fa m ily 's ofT ljc Antioch Baptist Church and Good Shepherd Baptist Church; the staffs o fD w ight D. Eisenhower A rm y Medical Center and St. Joseph Hospice Care Center for' their services rendered and passion shown to our fam ily during our trying time. Whatever p a n you played, may Godfo m e r blessyou. Augustus R. Harris, Jr. and Family ******** W H . Mays M ortuary "Professional Service A Family Tradition Since 1922" 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, Georgia ( 706) 722-6401 McGowen Printing 213228