- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- Homecoming service for Mrs. Elizabeth Sturgis Hill, Wednesday, February 6, 2008, 11:00 a.m., W.H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, Georgia, Reverend Oscar W. Brown, officiating
- Date of Original:
- 2008-02-06
- Subject:
- African American women--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th 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
image/jpeg - Description:
- Program for the February 6, 2008 funeral of Elizabeth Sturgis Hill.
Original program scanned by OCLC for the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System and described and presented by the Digital Library of Georgia as a part of Georgia HomePLACE: an initiative of the Georgia Public Library Service and GALILEO. - External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/funeral/id:hill20080206
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_hill20080206
- 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.
- 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:
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Momecoming Service for
Mrs. Elizabeth SturgisMill
Wednesday, February 6, 2008 11:00 a.m.
W. H. Mays Mortuary 1221 James Brown Boulevard
Augusta, Georgia Reverend Oscar W. Brown, Officiating
Obituary
Mrs. Elizabeth Sturgis Hill, the only child of the late Frank and Louise Beale Sturgis, was born January 1, 1926 in Augusta, Georgia.
She was baptized at an early age at Mr. Zion Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Henry Phinzey. Elizabeth spent her early years actively involved in activities of the church and was a faithful, engaged member until her health failed.
"Lil Bit", as Elizabeth was affectionately known by family and friends, attended the public schools of Richmond County. She received her high school diploma from Paine College High School.
Elizabeth retired from the Pilgrim Health and Life Insurance Company after forty-two years of service as a supervisor and auditor.
On March 11, 1960, Elizabeth was united in Holy Matrimony to Robert Hill who proceeded her in death January 25, 1967.
Elizabeth departed this life Thursday, January 31, 2008 at Trinity Hospital after an extended illness. She is survived by a loving daughter, Beverly Hill Crawley (Robert), devoted cousin Juanita B. Mclntyre and a host of relatives and friends.
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Order of Service
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Reverend Oscar W. Brown, Presiding
Prelude........................................................ Mr. Alfred Lockhart The Processional Prayer...................................................... Deacon Sam Singleton Scriptural Reading
Old Testament ................................. Reverend Norris V. Rouse New Testament Acknowledgement................................ Mr. E. Marlow Mclntyre Melody of Hymns........................................ Mr. Alfred Lockhart Words of Comfort...................................... Reverend Elaine Pate Recessional
Interment Southview Cemetery
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Dontgrieve for me, for now Im free Im following the path God has laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard Him 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 must stay that way Ifound peace at the end of the day.
If my parting has left a void Then fill it with remembered joys. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss Oh yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times ofsorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow, My lifes been full, I savored much, Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief Dont lengthen it now with undue grief Lift up your hearts, and share with me, God wanted me now, He has set me free.
Qrateful Appreciation
The family of Elizabeth S. Hill is deeply appreciative of all acts of kindness shown during the illness and death of our loved one. A very special thanks is extended to the Blair House Rehab Nursing Facility who provided care during her illness. May God continue to richly bless each one of you.
The Family
W. H. Mays Mortuary
"Professional Service A family Tradition Since 1922" 1221 James Brown Boulevard Augusta, Georgia 30901 (706) 722-6401