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To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...

but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.

I'm writing this from heaven. Here 1dwell with God above.

Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

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Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.

Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.

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That day 1had to leave you when my life on earth was through,

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God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone. As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on. I need you here badly; you're part of my plan
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.

And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.

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And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.

God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years because you are only human, they are hound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.

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Remember there would he no flowers, unless there was some rain.

1wish that I could tell you all that God has planned. But if 1were to tell you, you wouldn't understand. But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;

hut together we can do it by taking one day at a time.

It was always ray philosophy and I'd like it for you too...

that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,

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then you can say to God at night......."My day was not in vain."

And now I am contented__that my life has been worthwhile,

knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

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So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low, just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go. When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time lor you to go__from that body to be free,

remember you're not going..... you're coming here to me.

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P a llb e a r e r s

Byron Oates

Aaron Tolver

Reginald Curtis Jamal Mack

Robert Monroe Gerald Butler, II

Flow er Bearers Ushers o f Springfield Baptist Church

Repast St. John Fellowship Hall, Springfield Baptist
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Acknowledgem ents
The family sincerely appreciates all the expressions of kindness, concerns, and sympathy extended to our family during our
bereavement. Our sincere thanks to the staff at Uni-Health PAC Augusta Hills for their professionalism and care. May God continue to
bless and keep each of you. The Family

W. H. Mays Mortuary
"Professional Service A Fam ily Tradition Since 1922" 1221J a m es B row n B lvd A u gu sta, G eorgia 30901 706-724-6401

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Tuesday, M ay 13, 2014

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11:00A.M.

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Pastor Hardy S. Bennings, III

Officiating

Springfield Baptist Church

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102 Springfield Way Augusta, Georgia 30901

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i On May 8, 2014 God saw fit to 1 .
call another Ansjel home. Ruth

Etta L eaverett, was born

September 16, 1927 to the late

Matthew Scott and Rosa Scott in

Rocky Point, North Carolina. She

was the third of seven kids. She

was preceded in death by three

brothers Elijah Howard, Crawford

Scott and Henry Scott; one sister

Carrie Beard.

gi At an early age she joined St. Paul Disciple Church and remained a 5 member until she moved to Augusta, Georgia where she joined the
Historic Springfield Baptist Church. She was a faithful member until she became ill. She received her High School diploma from Sampson _ Technical Institute.

3 Ruth was a homemaker, seamstress and daycare owner for many years. Ruth was married to the late Hollis Brewington, who
ffi proceeded her in death. She was later married to the late Willie { Leaverett. Ruth had six children, one who proceeded her in death, a
m son Joseph Lee Howard

Ruth was a loving and a devoted mother and grandmother. She touched the lives of family and friends with her acts of kindness, her i] loving and caring nature. She enjoyed spending time with her S children and grandchildren. She enjoyed sewing, reading, and gardening. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

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Ruth leaves to cherish and celebrate her Burkeen, Betty Fryar, Shirley Mack,

life: and

four daughters, Ruby Evelyn Oates all of

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Florida; eleven grandchildren; twenty great grandchildren; five

great-great grandchildren; two sisters, Mattie Lee Herring (Ollie) of

Clinton, North Carolina and Daisy Marie Wright of Brooklyn, New

York; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

If o i l asleep in th e ju ll and certain hope That my slumber shall not be broken; And that, though 1 be all-forgetting, Yet shall 1 not be all-forgotten,
But continue that lf e in the thoughts and deeds o f those I have loved. Samuel Butler

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Onden Service
Processional Opening Selection "It Is Well With My Soul" Springfield Baptist Church Gospel Chorus

Old Testament Scripture Reading Reverend Gustave Frazer

New Testament Scripture Reading Pastor Natasha Brown Covenant Ministries

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Prayer Reverend Gerald Butler
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"His Eye Is On The Sparrow"

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Springfield Baptist Church Gospel Chorus

Reflections

As a Friend

Ms. Carolyn Stephens

As a Caregiver

Mrs. Willene Armstrong

As a Granddaughter Ms. Brittany Curtis

(3 minutes please)

Acknowledgements

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Mrs. Shelvie Fraser

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Poem Mr. RiShaun Burkeen

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Ms. Vergouni Blue Words of Comfort Pastor Hardy S. Bennings, III

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Recessional "I'm Going Up Yonder"

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Graveside Memorial & Interment

Hillcrest Memorial Park Clinton, North Carolina

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Wednesday, May 14, 2014

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