CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR ALICE CHRISTINA CURRY HEARD Saturday, June 7, 2014 - NOON Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church 623 Crawford Avenue Augusta, GA 30904 Reverend Mark S. Pierson Officiating OBITUARY Mrs. Alice Christina Curry Heard December 25,1925 - June 3, 2014 Over sixty-eight years ago, Alice Christina Curry stood in the vestibule of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (I.C.A.) and promised to love and cherish the late George Thomas Heard. Along with these vows, came a required oath to raise all of their children as Catholics. A faithful wife, she carried out this promise and helped raise five chil- dren, 12 nieces and nephews, and several other children. Alice was a precious gift to her family since birth. Born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1925, she was a Christmas present for her parents and a birthday present for her mother who was also born on Christmas Day. Baptized at an early age, she embraced her Christianity at Bethel A.M.E. Church. She practiced her faith with her mother, the late Lillie Mae Sibert Curry and her father, the late Jack Curry. In 1931, Jack Curry died leaving his wife with seven daugh- ters to nurture. Her mother loved, cared, and provided for Alice and her six sisters who preceded her in death: Janie Carr, Estella Carr, Gladys Curry Griffin, Lilly Carrie, Sarah Curry Oliver and Martha Mae Curry Evans. Alice was a graduate of Haines Normal Institute, Augusta, GA. She developed lifelong friendships with Dorothy Heard Morman, Julia Davis, Dollie Heard, Augustus Mae Scott, Elizabeth Brown, Flossie Myles, Ola Wilson and many others. These ladies laughed together, gossiped on the telephone, shared recipes and cooked dishes, and reared children while working outside of the home. Alice worked several years as the I.C.A. cafeteria supervisor. Alice loved children. Relatives, neighborhood children and I.C.A. friends played in her backyard after school and dur- ing the summers. She had a kind heart; she cared for sick family members and elderly neighbors. She had many friends of all ages partially because of her famous potato salad, her quick wit, and great sense of humor. Her kitchen was where she, family, and friends spent many hours. In addition to cooking and serving others, her favorite activity was shopping. She enjoyed every minute of the time she spent hunting bargains, and oh, how she enjoyed playing bingo. On Saturday evenings, she would often rush to I.C.A. Hall to get her lucky bingo cards. Son, Bernard and infant daughter, Margaret, preceded her in death. After the deaths of her sisters, she became moth er to their children. The Olivers: Betty Adams, Joyce Lillian, Yvonne, and Janet Walker; the Griffins: Evelyn Melton, Charlie (Jr.), Carolyn Smith, Patricia Caine (d), Alfred (d), Dennis, Carl, and Darryl; the Evans: Ronald (d), Jacqueline Robinson, Barbara Collins, Deborah Mathis (d), Merrel, Karen Dean, Cheryl Lynn, and Eric. As her health declined, Alice moved to Atlanta, GA and then to Lexington, KY where she bonded with Lucille Brown. While living in Atlanta, Alice developed special friendships with Janet Adams, Doris Davis, and Mary Hunt as they lov- ingly assisted her with daily activities, transportation, doctor visits, hair salon appointments, and social outings for movies or lunch. She leaves children : Bernadette Salone (Eddie), Lexington, KY; Anthony (Geraline), James, and Dominic (Edwina), all of Atlanta, GA to continue her legacy of caring for family and friends. Eight grandchildren: Kafi Heard Green, Kemba Heard, Jamila Heard Lisbon (Ryan), Bayan Salone, Tuere Heard Mincey (Scott), Edric Salone, Jasmine Heard, and Dom inic Michael Heard, Jr. will cherish memories to share with her great grandchildren: Jaden Peck, Harrison Green, Far- rah Mincey, Scott Mincey, II, Kaleb Peck, Spencer Green, Grace Lisbon, Matthew Heard, and Benjamin Lisbon. ORDER OF SERVICE Reverend Mark S. Pierson, Officiating PRELUDE PROCESSIONAL HYMN OF COMFORT PRAYER OF CONSOLATION THE LITURGY Old Testament: Psalm 23 New Testament: 2 Timothy 4:5-8 MUSICAL SELECTION TRIBUTES REMARKS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS SOLO EULOGY RECESSIONAL Elizabeth B. Brown Soon and Very Soon Choir and Congregation How Great Thy Art Choir Joann Allen Cook Kemba Heard, Granddaughter Michael Heard, Grandson The Lord's Prayer Jamila Heard Lisbon, Granddaughter Grandchildren Flossie Myles, Friend Eric Evans, Nephew Darryl Griffin, Nephew Bayan Salone, Grandson His Eye Is On the Sparrow Linda Scott Thompson, Niece Reverend Mark Pierson Going Up Yonder-----Choir and Congregation INTERMENT Cedar Grove Cemetery Augusta, GA Repast, Bethel AME Church, Alpha Center PALLBEARERS Relatives and Friends FLOWERS BEARERS ......................... Relatives and Friends ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The family of Alice Christina Curry Heard wishes to express its sincere appreciation to friends, neighbors, and commu- nity for providing comfort, encouragement, support, and prayers to us during our time of bereavement. May God pour his blessings upon you. May God keep you in his loving care. If your heart is troubled, may God lift you up and protect you so that you can find your way. Special thanks to: Staff of Summerset Assisted Living Community, particularly Ms. La'Shonda Williams, Atlanta, GA Journey Healthcare Hospice, Atlanta, GA Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Augusta, GA W. H. Mays Mortuary, Augusta, GA In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in the name of Alice Heard to: Summerset Assisted Living Community, 3711 Benjamin E Mays Dr. S.W., Atlanta, GA 30331 BEFORE I LEAVE THE STAGE Before I leave the stage I will sing the only song I was meant truly sing It is the song Of I AM Yes, I am Me & You. WE ARE. I love Us with every drop of our blood every atom of our cells our waving particles -undaunted flags of our Being- Neither here nor there -Alice Walker-