- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- The homegoing celebration for Mrs. Mary L. Higgins, Saturday, October 25, 2008, 1:00 p.m., Beulah Grove Baptist Church, 1434 Poplar Street, Augusta, Ga 30901, Dr. Sam Davis, pastor
- Date of Original:
- 2008-10-25
- Subject:
- Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Augusta
Mourning customs--Georgia--Augusta
Funeral service--Georgia--Augusta
Genealogy
African American women--Georgia--Augusta--History--21st century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Augusta--History--21st century
African Americans--Georgia--Augusta--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Richmond County, Augusta, 33.47097, -81.97484
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Program for the October 25, 2008 funeral of Mary L. Washington Higgins. Funding for this project provided by Georgia HomePLACE, a unit of the Georgia Public Library Service.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder-H-0087
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_fpro_higginsmarylwashington20081025
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_higginsmarylwashington20081025
- Language:
- eng
- Bibliographic Citation (Cite As):
- Cite as: [title of program], Eula M. Ramsey Johnson Memorial Funeral Program Collection, Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System System, as presented in the Digital Library of Georgia.
- Extent:
- 4 pages
- Original Collection:
- Eula M. Ramsey Johnson Memorial Funeral Program Collection, Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System, Augusta, Georgia
- Holding Institution:
- Augusta-Richmond County Public Library
- Rights:
-
The Homegoing Celebration
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Saturday, October 25, 2008 1:00 p.m.
Beulah Grove Baptist Church 1434 Poplar Street - Augusta, GA 30901
Dr. Sam Davis, Pastor
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was born May 6, 1914 to the late
Richard and Anna Washington. She entered into rest Sunday,
October 19, 2008.
She was married to the late Deacon Hardy Higgins who preceded her in death as well as two (2) sons.
Mrs. Higgins received her GED and completed one year of studies at Savannah State University. She further her education at Augusta Technical School and received an L.P.N. license. She retired from the University Hospital Mental Clinic.
Mrs. Higgins was a faithful member of the Beulah Grove Baptist Church were she served in many ministries until her health failed. Was as a member of the Senior Choir, Matron Circle, Senior Missionary Ministry, the Health Care Ministry, the B. I. Vernon Ministry, the Judah Tribe and the founder of the Card and Craft Ministry. She also sent get well cards to the sick and shut members of our church regularly.
She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, Lavonnia H. Taylor, Augusta, GA and Joan H. (Jasper) Stringer, Columbus, GA; one son, Marvin (Hattie) Higgins, 13 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins, a dedicated caretaker, Mrs. Betty Blue and many friends.
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Processional
Scriptures: Old Testament ...................................................... Minister New Testament .................................................... Minister
Prayer ..................................
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Selection..............................
Beulah Grove Combined Choir
Remarks: (3 minutes, please) As a Neighbor ........ As a D eacon............ As a Missionary . . . .
. . . . Mrs. Gladys Acree Deacon William Howard . Mrs. Constance Parker
Resolution and Acknowledgements.................... Mrs. Emma Few
O bituary.................................................................. Read Silently
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Eulogy .......................................................... Rev. Dr. Sam Davis
Recessional
Interment
Southview Cemetery
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ITw e refu se to b e d isco u ra g ed a n d trust G o d sg u id in g hands.
S o ta k e h ea r t a n d m e et ea ch m in u te w ith fa ith in G o d s g rea t lo v e, aw are that everyda y o flife is co n tro lled b y G o d above,
a n d n ev er d rea d tom orrow o f w ha t th e fu tu re brings. Justpray for strength an d courage
a n d n ev er g ro w d isco u ra g ed b e p a tie n t a n d ju st w ait, "F or G o d n e v e r com es too ea rly a n d n e v e r com es too la te !
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W e wisk to express our sincere appreciation and gratitude to all of our friends, love ones and especially our extended fam ily w ko traveled to be w itk us during tkis time of bereavem ent. M ay G od bless eack of you.
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