HOMEGOING SERVICE FOR
"A WOMAN OF DISTINCTION"

Sunrise January 13, 1925

ALDA M. LOTT (AKA: MaMa)
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Sunset February 25, 2013

Officiating: Rev. K.B. Martin
March 2, 2013
12:30 p.m.
Antioch Missionary Baptist Church 1454 Florence Street Augusta, GA 30901
Rev. K. B. Martin, Pastor

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Processional

ORDER OF SERVICE

Presider.......................................... ......................... Apostle Dr. Yushonda Midgette-Spriggs

Opening Hymn............................... .............................................. If 1Could Help Somebody

Prayer............................................. ............................... t........................ Rev. John Lockhart

Old Testament............................... ................................................................. Minister Kelly

New Testament.............................. ........................ Apostle Dr. Yushonda Midgette-Spriggs

Choir Selection............................... .......................................................... Thank You Jesus

Reflections Of Love........................ ................................ Dr. Robert Campbell & Alice Brown

Monologue.................................... ......................................................... Alda C. Midgette

Obituary Reading........................... ...............................................................................Silent

Solo................................................ ................................................................ June Greenfield

Eulogy............................................. ............................................................. Rev. K.B. Martin

Remarks......................................... ..........................Apostle Dr. Yushonda Midgette-Spriggs

Benediction................................... ................................................................Rev. K.B. Martin

Take Me To The King :ln Sign

Mrs. Sandra Midgette

WE **SALUTE**
THE MATRIARCH
`MAMA'
Mother you are and will always be my best friend. We've shared many heartfelt memories and se crets that made me feel secure In knowing that God gave me a mother of discipline, dignity, crea
tivity, a life of holiness, and Godliness. Mother your presences will live in my soul forever. I will carry on your legacy as a Loving Daughter, Designer, School Teacher, U.S. Registry Sign Interpreter,
Wife and Mother of 4. I Will Always Love You..."SANDRA".
To Mama-The Original Red Velvet Cake Lady When I think of you, hear of you, and see you I automatically think, feel, and see the true meaning of love. Words can't express how I feel. You were and always will be the meaning of poise, dignity, and Godliness to me. I devote myself to carrying on your legacy to empower and encourage oth
ers. Thank you for everything you taught and instilled in me. I love you always and forever... "Alvin etris"
'MAMA': "MOTHER OF ALL" Poetess: Dr. Yushonda Midgette-Spriggs (AKA:Shon)
Mama You Are Mother Of All You Are The Jewel Of Strength
That Has Lifted Us All Your Words Of Power, Courage, & Love Has Filled Our Hearts Like a Sweet Dove You Are the Angel That God Sent Our Way
To Trust, Believe, & Keep The Faith Mama You Are Our 'Mother of All' A Pearl Of A Great Price Whom God Has Called
***We Love You Mama***
"I Am Purposed" By: Alda (AKA: Baby Carroll) Midgette Ephesians 1:11 "In Christ we too have been claimed as God's own possession, since we were predestined according to the one purpose of Him who accomplishes all things according to the counsel of His will."

OBITUARY
Mrs. Henri' Alda Mae Douglas Lott was called to be with the Lord on Monday, February 25, 2013. She was born January 13, 1925, in Sumpter, S.C. to Grace D. Lilly. She was the widow of the late Deacon Robert Lott, Augusta, GA. Alda attended Durham County Schools and graduated from Hillside High School, Dur ham, North Carolina*
At an early age she accepted the Lord into her heart as a member of Jones Chapel Baptist Church in Red Springs, North Carolina. Her father passed away in her early childhood, and was raised in Red Springs, North Carolina by her mother Grace Lilly and aunt, Mary D. Townsend. In her teenage years she lived with her mother and step-father, Fred Lilly and became a member of Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church, Durham, North Carolina under the leadership of Rev. Dr. E.T. Brown. As an adult, Alda Lott later joined Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Augusta, GA where she served as the Director for Wiley Drayton Day care, Usher Board, Senior Choir Member, and Overseer of Children's Church. She was devoted to attending Bible Study and Sunday School. Her life was well represented by Tier faith, love, and loyalty in the Lord Je sus Christ. The beautiful aspect about her devotion to the Word of God is that she made sure that her chil dren and grandchildren were studying the Word as well. After serving as Director for Wiley Drayton Day care for numerous years, she decided to launch her own daycare entitled: "Shonalda's" a name that was in spired by her two oldest granddaughter's, Yushonda (Shon) and Alda, in the mid 80's. Alda Lott possessed a beautiful spirit and warming smile to all that knew her. She loved her family and her church family.
Holidays were always the best times of the year for Alda/MaMa and her family, because she brought excite ment into the atmosphere. She was very family oriented, and an "AWESOME" cook, seamstress/designer, counselor, foster parent, and mother to all. She would decorate with love to make the occasions special, along with her succulent desserts that would make your mouth water. Her house always smelled like a fresh butter pound cake. Alda was employed with Burke County Schools and Richmond County Schools, Augusta, GA (Charles T. Walker) as a Certified School teacher. She entered into college at Shaw University, Raleigh, NC at the age of 16 years old, and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. Alda later returned to school and gradu ated Magna Cumlaude with her Master's of Arts degree in English formerly North Carolina College, now North Carolina Central University, Durham, North Carolina. On numerous occasions Alda received "Teacher of the Year" award in Keysville, GA, and for Richmond County Schools. She was loved by her faculty, staff, and students as she faithfully served and retired as a School Teacher of 33 years.
Amongst her accomplishments, Alda was a member of Alpha Pi Chi Sorority. With her passion for young women to succeed in their purpose and calling, she was asked by Rosa T. Beard (deceased), founder of the Augusta Adult Society, to assist in the position of Co-Founder. Alda proudly accepted the position and worked closely with Rosa T. Beard and the debutantes in developing young women's character, morals, and principles. Alda designed the Debutante Emblem, and was also recognized each year at the Broad Street Christmas Parade, Augusta, GA for designing the `Best Float', which was the Debutante Float. Alda coined herself as the "Jack Of All Trades".
Alda Lott was the sister to the late Thurmond Lilly of Durham, NC; two daughters Ruth A. Hailey, Augusta, GA and Sandra E. Midgette (Alvin) of Fayetteville, NC; adopted daughter and caregiver Ida Tutt, Augusta, GA; Three step daughters, Roberta Long, Alaska, Brenda J.Whites, AZ, and Two Sisters-in-law, One botherin-law; five grandchildren: Phelix D. Hailey (Pungie) of Lawton, Oklahoma, Alda C. Midgette of Fayette ville, NC, Apostle Dr. Yushonda E. Midgette-Spriggs (Alfred) of Wilmington, NC, Alvinetris McGill (Laman) of Fayetteville, NC, Alvin F. Midgette II (Shaniqua) of Fayetteville, NC; five great grandchildren Santwan Clay of Augusta, GA, Rodriquez Yancy of Augusta, GA, Phelitia Hailey of Augusta, GA, Jasmine Hailey of Augusta, GA, Alexis Hailey of Lawton, Oklahoma, Aunri B. Midgette of Fayetteville, NC. She leaves to cherish a host of adopted grandchildren, Cherlyn Tutt and Akia Tutt, Augusta, GA. family and friends.

FLOWER BEARERS Family and Friends
PALL BEARERS Deacons, Deaconess, and Trustees
FAMILYA CKNO WEEDGEMENT Thefam ily wishes to acknowledge with deep appreciation the many com forting messages, floral tributes, prayers and many other expressions o f
kindness and concern evidenced at this time in thought and deed.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES C.A. Reid
314 Laney Walker Boulevard Augusta, GA 30901