A celebration of the life of Mrs. Margaret Butler Jackson, 1926-2005, Friday, June 10, 2005, 1:00 p.m., Augusta Deliverance Evangelistic Church, Augusta, Georgia, Reverend Roy Myles, pastor, officiating

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Friday, June 10, 2005 1:00 EM.
Augusta Deliverance Evangelistic Church
Augusta, Georgia
Reverend Roy Myles, Pastor, Officiating

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On April 29, 1926 in Columbia County Georgia the daughter o f the late Pierce Butler, Sr. and Maty Kidd Butler was born and named M a rga ret. She was the second o f six children.
A tim e to learn, live and love...
Mrs. Jackson received her early education from the Columbia County Public Schools. She later moved to the Augusta area and enhanced her education by attending the Adult Continuing Education Classes at Levi White and Luevenia School o f Beauty Culture. She was a member o f the Senior Citizen Group o f Augusta. A Heart o f gold and a Will o f iron speak o f her strength. Margaret was an honest person and a foot soldier for her family. She was a hard worker. Margaret was a caregiver. She gave numerous hours as a volunteer class mother at Levi White Elementary School and as a volunteer grandmother at the Medical College o f Georgia Pediatric Special Care Unit. She even helped the Annis family to raise Judge Michael Annis o f the Columbia County Judicial System during the years she devoted to assisting private families. Later, this same love and attention was given to her grand and great-grandchildren, teaching them the necessities o f life. Everyone who got to know her loved her. Margaret was preceded in death by three siblings, Annie Butler, Carrie B. Hart and Arthur Buder.
A tim e to serve...
She loved the Lord and was baptized at an early age. She attended Olive Grove Baptist Church in Appling, Georgia for many years, but later joined the church family at Augusta Deliverance Evangelistic Church.
A time to die...
O n Sunday, June 5, 2 0 0 5 , Mrs. Margaret Butler Jackson made the transition from life into the presence o f God's domain. She leaves memories that will be forever cherished in the hearts o f her loved ones, her loving daughter, Richie Anthony; stepdaughter, Fannie Jackson; adopted daughters, Sharon Davis, Joyce Holloway and Anna B. Tankersley; stepson, Gary Harris; two brothers, Pierce Butler, Jr. and Rufus Butler; sisters-in-law, Luneil Butler and Maxsenia Butler; brother-in-law, Earl Hart; grandchildren, Ronald Harris, Sr., Marquette D . Fuller Anthony Willie Jackson and Leonton (Javita) Anthony; great-grand children, Sheri, Ronald, Vittorio, Curtis, Ryan, Coby and Jaylan; great-great grandchildren, Labrall, Chaveka, Da'Shawn, Alliah, Joshua, Brandon, Brianna, Marquet, Mario and Ryan; dear friends, Rose Anderson, Marion Herrington and Jamin Stevens; and a host o f other relatives and friends.

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Processional Scriptures.......... Old Testament............. ........Evangelist Tvron Myles
New Testament.......... ..Minister Leonton Anthony
Prayer ....................................................... Musical Tribute

Reflections (three minutes please)........ ........... Judge Michael Annis Rev. Dr. R.F. Leverett Mrs. Sharon Davis
Solo............................. "Precious Lord" ..............Ms. Marilyn J. Maze Acknowledgements................................. .................... Mrs. Lori Mvles Musical Tribute Eulogy...................................................... ..................... Rev. Rov Mvles Recessional
Interment...........................................Mount Olive Memorial Gardens

Repast Please join the family at the residence
2554 Andorra Drive

Ronald Harris, Sr. Joe Grant

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Jerome Harris Leonton Anthony

Roger Harris Jerry Buder

Honorary Cafifetbrarers

Lester Dunn

Rufus Buder Pierce Butler George Leverett

Willie Leverett, Jr. Willie Downs Cluese Lyons Jule Mayland

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Grams it's me, your grandson, Ronnie Yes, I said hello and not goodbye.
Who am I to question why the Lord gave you wings to fly. Remembering moments we shared
I cherish them more than I can express Because you and I know they were best You're not here to ease my pain and fear -
But I know you will always be near. Even though I'm sad and blue I cry for me and not for you. You will never go away, and I'll be coming home someday. W hen we meet again,
Our togetherness will never end, and You'll be there calm and mellow
To greet me with a rejoicing Hello!

, In loving memary o fmygrandm other. R onald H arris Sr.
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The family wishes to express our deepest gratitude for all acts o f kindness and expressions o f love and sympathy shown to us during time of her illness and our bereavement. We extend a special appreciation to Rose Wilson, Ruthie Polen, Joe Tobias, Cindy Rimer and Chaplain Frankie for all the love and care given. We pray that God will continue to bless each and every one o f you.
M s. R u th ie A nthony an d Family

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Margaret Butler Jackson,was born April 29, 1927 and entered into rest June 5, 2005. She was the second o fsix children o fPierce and Mary Kidd (both deceased), she was baptized and attended Olive Grove Baptist Church, Appling, Georgia. As afaithful member o f her church, she rededicated her lifeto Jesus and began attending Augusta Deliverance Evangelistich Church until she became ill, and homebound. Her ministry to her Lord and Savior, was as a prayer warriorfor the noon day prayer service as often as her health would allow. She was a caringperson, a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother
She was a member o f the Senior Citizen's group and earlier in her life, she served as a class mother to the students at Levi-White elementary school. Furthermore, she was a volunteer grandparent at the the Medical College o f Georgia in the pediatric special care unit until illnessforced her to resign.
Her education included her attendance at the Levi-White Adult Education program, thereby making her a lifelong learner, and inclusive o f education her attendance to Luvenia's School o fBeauty and Culture. She was employed by Mr. and Mrs. Annis, as a carepersonfor their children, one o f which is now presently serving in Columbia county in the judicial system, as "Judge Michael Annis."
"I have fought a goodfight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith, henceforth there is laid upfo r me a crown o f righteousness which
the Lord, the Righteous Judge will give on that day " 11 Timothy 4:7,8

Grams it's me, your grandson, Ronnie. Yes, I said Hello, and not goodbye.
Who am I to question why the Lord gave you wings to fly. Remembering the moments we shared..........
I cherish them more than I can express, because you and I know they were the best.... You're not here to ease my pain andfear, but I know you will always be near. Eventhough I 'm sad and blue, I cryfo r me and not you. You'll never go away and I'll be coming home someday, When we meet again, our togetherness will never end. You'll already be there, calm and mellow., ready to greet me with rejoicing

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Recessional

Scriptures: Old Testament New Testament Prayer;

Evangelist Tyrone Myles Minister Leonton Anthony Rev. Dr. R.F. Leverett

Musical Tribute: Reflections:
Friends and Acquaintances (Sminutes please)

Judge Michael Annis Musical Tribute:
Obituary & Acknowledgements; Musical Tribute: Eulogy Recessional: Interment:

Rev. Dr. R.F. Leverett Ms. Marilyn Maze (Precious Lord)
Minister Lori Myles
Pastor Roy Myles Musical Selection Mt. Olive Memorial Gardens

Repast:

Residence/ 2554 Andorra Drive Hephzibah, Georgia (Spanish Trace off o f Tobacco Rd.)

She has three siblings, thatpreceded her in death, Annie Butler, Carrie Butler Hart, and Arthur Butler. She leaves to cherish her memories, a (biological) daughter, Mrs. Richie Harris Anthony, Hephzibah, Ga,, her brothers, Pierce Butler, Jr., Grovetown, Ga., Rufus Butler, Harlem, Ga., sister in laws, Luneil Butler, Harlem, Ga.,andMaxenia Butler, Thomson, Ga., brother-in law Earl Hart, Punta, Gorda, Fla., a stepdaughter, Ms. Fannie Jackson, Augusta, Ga., three adopted daughters, Joyce Halloway, Augusta, Ga., Sharon Davis, Hephzibah, Georgia, Anna B. Tankersly, Augusta, Ga.,
Her grandchilden include Ronald A. Harris Sr., Hephzibah, Ga., Marquet D. Fuller Anthony, Hephzibah, Ga., Willie Jackson, Augusta, Ga., Leonton Anthony, Charleston, SC.. Her great grands include Sheri Smith, Ronald Harris, Jr.,Hephzibah, Ga., Curtis Seals, Augusta, Ga., Vittorio W. Harris, ,Hephzibah, Ga., Ryan, Coby, Jaylan Anthony, Charleston, SC. Great, great grands include Labral, Chctveka, DctShawn, Alyia, Joshua, Branden, Brianna Smith, Augusta, Ga., Marquet Aman,Mario Alexander, Edwards Anthony, Ryan Johnson Harris, Adopted great grands, Talethia Goodwin Green, Beaufort, SC, Maurice Goodwin, Christlyn Davis, Hephzibah, Ga., Xvaier, Goodwin Green, Beaufort, SC.
Her nephews include: Ester Dunn, Grovetown, Ga., Roger Harris, Jerome Harris, Fla., Jerry Butler, Harlem, Ga., Joe Grant, Fla., Ralph Hill, Thomson, Ga., Willie Lee Butler, Augusta, Ga., Larry & Bobby Hill, Haverhill MA. Her neices include, Lisa Dunn, Lorraine Dunn, Grovetown, Ga., KiKi Butler, Denise Butler, Grovetown, Ga., Geneva Butler, Augusta, Ga., and many other relatives andfriends.

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Mother, 1 will miss you,
The good days, the good times, even the bad days, and times. I'll never forget when you redirected my thought pattern, When I needed it most...., But nothing can take the place o f the years We had with you.... Those years have been A blessing in my life and the lives o f everyone o f us. The incident that stands tall in my heart is the Sunday, you told me wanted to go to the altar and rededicate your life to Jesus.... and together
we walked to the front o f the sanctuary and you gave your heart to Jesus, Our Lord, and Our Savior.... And this time, it's like you leaving, me once again, we walked together, but it was "Your Day." I didn't go with you, but I know he met you.... You may have left me in the natural, you had to go, but the memories, will remain in my heart forever. SHle mem&rieA, w illrem ain m m y hewrtJcweuer.
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Jerome Harris Roger Harris

Joe Grant Jerry Butler

Ester Dunn, Rufus Butler, Pierce Butler, George Leverett, Willie Leverett, Willie Downs, Richard Downs, Cherese Lyons Jule Maryland

For your prayers, labor o f love and concern fo r ourfamily in this hour o f bereavment. We see your sincerity, and your prayers o ffaith in action.
(R eeled ^^^recloM o'ri: Mrs Rose Wilson, and Ms. Ruthie Polen, Mr. Joe Tobias, and Cindy Rimer

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