- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- A celebration of the life of Mrs. Willie Mae Howard, Monday, December 31, 2007, 1:00 p.m., Beulah Grove Baptist Church, [Augusta, Georgia], Dr. Sam Davis, pastor
- Date of Original:
- 2007-12-31
- 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 December 31, 2007 funeral of Willie Mae Wilcox Howard. Funding for this project provided by Georgia HomePLACE, a unit of the Georgia Public Library Service.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder-H-0132
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_fpro_howardwilliemaewilcox20071231
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_howardwilliemaewilcox20071231
- 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:
- 3 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:
-
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Monday, December 31, 2007 ' 1:00 p.m.
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Willia Mae Howard wae born on May 2 9 ,1923. She was the eldest of 15 children of Julia & fidward Wilcox in Sarasota, Florida. Always a caring a compassionate spirit she dutifully assisted with raising her siblings.
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Sister Howard wae introduced to Jesus Christ a t an early age and accepted him as her Lord and Savior a t True Vine S aptist Church.
She met her husband William L. Howard in 1944,.. it was love a t firs t sight! They married and she moved to Augusta and where they were life partners for over 62 years . They both shared a life devoted to The Lord and were faithful members o f Seulah Grove S aptist Church.
She attended Paine College and received a bachelors degree in Education. She did advanced studies a t Spellman College. Her career with the Richmond County Board of Education spanned 3 0 years beginning a t Hornsby Elementary School, Jenkins & Terrace Manor Elementary Schools. She was a brilliant teacher and was a positive influence on thousands of students.
She was very active in many social and civic activities .for . many, years.-. Her : commitment t o .-her .church community is unequalled. She taught Sunday School for over 45 years and Vacation Sible School. She sang in 'th e choir for a t least 6 0 years. She was a member of ' the business & Professional Women's Mission,
Chairperson of the Golden Age Ministry, and past Director of Sible School.
She had a tremendous iove for her family. She gave unselfishly to all those in need. Her heart and home was opened to three of her nieces (whom she considered her daughters) of which she loved and adored.
Sister Howard loved to travel and was blessed to have traveled to many destinations spanning the globe. She especially enjoyed visiting her daughters in California & Germany.
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God declared "You have lived a good life, you've finished your course, and now it is time to come home to receive your crown in glory!" She anewered the call on December 23, 2007 and took her final flight home, leaving those who loved her cherished memories.
Loving and lasting memories will be forever cherished by her devoted husband William, her daughters Eve Alien (Lucius) of Los Angeles, CA, JoAnne Muller (Dieter) of Germany, Beryl Mohni (Pichard) of Port Huron, Ml. Two grandchildren Geoffrey & Jared Allen, three sisters: Alma Johnson, Eva Mae Hudson, Cynthia Wilcox (all of Sarasota, FL), two brothers Earl Wilcox (Petha), John Wiicox (ail of Sarasota, FL). Three god children, Lois Hughes, Audrey Mack Fleming and tonya DuSose. A host of loving nieces & nephews, cousins and friends.
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The family wishes to express its sincere appreciation to all of-you who have helped to ease the pain caused by the loss of our loved one. Your kind expressions of compassion and sympathy are blessings of relief and inspiration Special thanks to 'Linda S utler .for'.yourdedication.