Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Sister Thomasine K. Ketch, Sunrise: March 20, 1929 - Sunset: June 7, 2014

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Celebrating the Life and Lej
Sunrise
March 20, 1929
Sunset
June 7, 2014
Monday, June 16, 2014
11:00 A.M.
SOUTHVIEW CEMETER||
1102 Nellieville Road
Augusta, Georgia r
Reverend Charles E. Goodman Jr., Officiating
Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou earnest forth out of the womb I sanctified
thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations."
- Jeremiah 1:15 -
March 20, 1929 marked the introduction to this world of the life of Ms. Thomasina
K. Ketch. By divine providence she was born in Richmond County, GA through the
ancestral lines of Mr. & Mrs. Thomas (Lucile Dent) Ketch.
Happy is the woman that findeth wisdom, and the woman that getteth understanding."
- Proverbs 3:13 -
Ms. Ketch was educated in the classrooms of the Haines Institute and with an
unquenchable desire for learning, even during her latter years. She worked as an
Apprentice Funeral Director and with the leadership of her father, she became a
Licensed Funeral Director for the State of Georgia.
She was the epitome of fashion at all times, always sporting her trademark fishnet
stockings. Thomasina was a woman of dignity and a lover of animals. She possessed a
love for her cats and dogs as if she had given birth to them.
Then the LORD God said, It is not good for the man to be alone.
I will make a helper who is just right for him.
- Genesis 2:18 -
Realizing that an excellent wife is the crown of her husband, the late Mr. John Ketch
asked for Thomasina Ketch hand in Holy Matrimony.
Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb is a reward."
- Psalms 127:3 -
As a result, the blessing of loving children was realized in form of a son; Goseboro
Hannan, III.
Go to the ant, O sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: Without having any chief, officer, or ruter,
she prepares her breed in summer and gathers her food in harvest.
- Proverbs 6:6-8 -
Ms. Ketch was the co-owner of the former Dents Funeral Home in Augusta, GA. She
served as the Funeral Director in Full and Continuous Charge.
Rendering service with a good will as to the Lord and not to man."
- Ephesians 6:7 -
Early in life, Thomasina accepted Christ into her heart and joined the Christian family
of the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Augusta, GA. She served in several capacities,
most notably: The Board of Trustee of Tabernacle and The Search Committee.
Ms. Ketch was also a former member of the 8th District of the Georgia Funeral Service
Practitioners Association. For many years, she also found time to give her undivided
attention to many community affiliations such as The Womens Civic Club and the
Richmond County Coliseum Board.
O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?
-1 Corinthians 15:55-57 -
Looking through the annals of time, God foreordained that on the afternoon of June 7,
2014, He would pronounce on the Life of Thomasina K. Ketch.
It is finished for His servant, He has declared that the victory has been fought and the battle has been
won, so she sleeps. But we know that she shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day!
- St. John 11:24 -
...And be glad with her, all ye that love her: rejoice for joy with her, all ye that mourn for her.
- Isaiah 66:10-14 -
The passing of Ms. Thomasina K. Ketch has left these survivors with sorrowing and
rent hearts and a fountain of tears: a loving and devoted son, Goseboro Hannan, III
of Augusta, GA; one sister, Velvie Ketch (Thomas) Washington of Augusta, GA; five
nieces, Olga McKinnon, Nedra Demery, Adrianne Washington, April Washington
and Ashley Washington, all of Augusta, GA; two nephews, Thomas H. Ketch, III and
Bruce Bates, both of Augusta, GA; a god-daughter, Makaylah Ruffin of Augusta, GA; a
god-son, Mark Jenkin of Augusta, GA; a devoted friend, Deborah Burns-Robinson of
Augusta, GA; a host of other relatives and many additional friends.
Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice,
And shall come forth; they that have done!
- John 5:28-29 -
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SCRIPTURE
PRAYER
MUSICAL SELECTION
WORDS OF COMFORT
BENEDICTION
- REPAST -
Tabernacle Baptist Church Fellowship Hall
Deacons of Tabernacle Baptist Church
Author - Maya Angelo
Wait for me, watch for me.
My spirit is the surge of open seas.
Look for me, ask for me,
Im the rustle in the autumn leaves.
When the sun rises,
I am the time.
When the children sing,
I am the Rhyme.
We, the family of the late beloved Ms. Thomasina K. Ketch would
like to express our appreciation for the many acts of kindness shown
to us during this difficult time. May God bless you all! - The Family
THOMSON FUNERAL SYSTEM
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505 Gordon St. NE
Thomson, Georgia 30824
706-595-3110
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Thomas ina Xetch
March 20,1929 ~ June 7, 2014
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Olga McKinnon, Nedra Demery, Adrianne
Waskington, April Waskington and Askley
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Ketck, 111 and Bruce Bates, both of Augusta, GA; a
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y>d-son, Marhjenhin of Augusta, GA; a devoted
tend, Dekorak Burns-Rokinson of Augusta, GA; a
Dst of other relatives and many additionaljriends
Celebrating the Life of
Sister Thomasina Ketch
Visitation Program
Sunday,June 15,2014 | 4pm 6pm
Tabernacle Baptist CWurcW | Family Life Center
30 Laney-Walker Boulevard | Augusta, GA 30901
verend Dr. Ckarles E. Goodman, Jr., Senior Pastor
Welcome
Scripture
Prayer
Reflections
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When Tomorrow Starts Without Me
(David Romano)
When tomorrow starts without me
and Im not here to see...
If the sun should rise and find your
eyes filled with tears for me,
I wish so much you wouldn't cry
the way you did today...
While thinking of the many things
we didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me,
as much as I love you...
And each time you think of me,
I know you'll miss me, too.
But when tomorrow starts without me,
please try to understand...
That Jesus came and called my name
and took me by the hand.
And said my place was ready
in heaven far above...
And that I'd have to leave behind
all those 1 dearly love.
So when tomorrow starts without me.
don't think we're far apart...
For every time you think of me,
I'm right here in your heart.