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Sunrise: September 22,1918 - Sunset: April 16, 2010
Wednesday, the Twenty-First of April in the year Two Thousand Ten One O'clock in the Afternoon

Gilbert-Lambuth Memorial Chapel

Paine College

Augusta, Georgia

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Dr. Luther Felder, II, D. Min, Presiding Paine College Campus Pastor

Prelude

Medley of Favorite Hymns

Ellis M. Johnson

Processional

"Be Still My Soul"

Jean Sibelius

Opening Hymn

"Blessed Assurance"

Congregation

Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! O what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God, born of his

Spirit, washed in his blood. (Refrain)

Perfect submission, perfect delight, visions of rapture now burst on my sight; angels descending bring from above echoes of mercy, whispers of love. (Refrain)

Perfect submission, all is at rest; I in my Savior am happy and blest, watching and waiting, looking above, filled with his goodness, lost in his love. (Refrain)

Refrain: This is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the daylong; this is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long.

Invocation

Rev. Dr. Nathaniel Irvin. Pastor Old Storm Branch Baptist Church
N. Augusta, South Caroline

Scriptures Old Testament: Psalm 23 New Testament: John 14: 1-6

Rev. Dr. Nathaniel Irvin

Solo

"If I Can Help Somebody"

Dr. Hawthorne Welcher

Tributes/Reflections

Vivian Brown - Historic Springfield Baptist Church Annie Rogers, President Paine College Augusta Alumni Chapter
James E. Carter, III - Friend & Community Tanya Anita Bryant Patton - Family

Acknowledgements

Ann N. Johnson

Hymn

"Great Is Thy Faithfulness"

Congregation

Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father; There is no shadow of turning with Thee; Thou changest not, Thy

compassions, they fail not; As Thou hast been, Thou forever will be. (Chorus)

Summer and winter and springtime and harvest, Sun, moon and stars in their courses above; Join with all nature in manifold witness To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love. (Chorus) Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide; Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside (Chorus)

Chorus: Great is Thy faithfulness Great is Thy faithfulness Morning by morning new mercies I see. All I have needed Thy hand hath provided; Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me

Eulogy

Geoffrey Todd Anderson Grandson/Grand Nephew
Snellville, Georgia

Recessional

"Going Home" - from the Largo of The New World Symphony Anton Dvorak

Interment

Southview Cemetery

Thelma Mack was the embodiment of beauty, elegance, intellect, determination, wit and civic responsibility.

This woman of distinction dedicated her life to empowering the lives of others, as an educator, activist, and community volunteer.

She was born in Burke County, Georgia, September 22, 1918 to Henry and Ocia Colson Mack, the 8th of 9 children. Her siblings: Ora, Tom, Joe, Bruce, Waiters, Marion (Curley), Alberta, and Vernia (Tiny), all preceded her in death.

Thelma joined Historic Springfield Baptist Church at an early age and was an active member who once sang in the Gospel Choir and until her death, served on the Board of Trustees. She served as a member of the 2009 Minister's Search Committee.

Her high school career concluded as a graduate of the Haines Normal and Industrial Institute, Augusta, Georgia. She was an active member of the Haines Alumni.

"Tee" Mack received her undergraduate degree from Paine College, Augusta, Georgia and was an active member of the Augusta Alumni Association, a life member of the National Association and as a result of her financial contributions; she was a member of the President's Club. Her outstanding service to the college was acknowledged in 2003 when she received the Outstanding Service Award.

Her quest for knowledge led her to complete a Master of Arts Degree in History from Atlanta University, Atlanta, Georgia and she also attended Syracuse University for advanced studies. This education served as the basis for her 33 year career as a teacher of students from K-i2th grades. She left an indelible mark on her students in both Columbia and Richmond Counties and provided them with a lifelong thirst for learning.

Thelma Mack's ability to get things done in the community was noted by two mayors. Mayor Edward M. Mclntire appointed her to the Richmond County Coliseum Authority making her the first African American woman with this distinction. Mayor Charles A. DeVaney appointed her to the Appeals Board of the Planning and Zoning Commission where she served with distinction for 22 years. Mayor DeVaney also appointed her to the Board of Greater Augusta Arts Council.

Her volunteer efforts extended to delivering Meals on Wheels to the home bound, for the Augusta Department of Aging. Her volunteer services encompassed a Charter Memberships of Alumni and Friends Association New Bethlehem Center and the Laney Walker Development Corporation.

Thelma enjoyed grazing the smorgasbord of life which involved traveling throughout the USA including Alaska and The Hawaiian Islands, Canada, Nassau, Bermuda, Jamaica, Europe and three Scandinavian Peninsulas. Her laughter was contagious and her beautiful smile was the trade mark of this steel magnolia with her family and friends.

"Auntie" was most animated when talking to or about her daughter/niece, Tanya Bryant Patton

(Howard), grandson/nephew Geoffrey (Ewa) Anderson, and her "Boyz" great grandsons/nephews,

Robert (Bobby) Kay and Jonathan David. She will be forever remembered by relatives and friends.

She also leaves to cherish her memory and emulate her legacy a specially, devoted niece, who is her

mirrored image, Jeanette Mack Kelly, 7 other nieces and 6 nephews; 20 great nieces and nephews

and 18 great grand nieces and nephews, several cousins and a host of friends.

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Trustees Board of Historic Springfield Baptist Church Augusta Chapter of Paine College Alumni Haines Alumni The Bunch Laney Walker Development Corporation
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The family of Ms. Thelma Mack gratefully acknowledges and sincerely appreciates every act of kindness, comforting expressions of love and personal attention. Special thanks are extended to the God sent care givers for the excellent care, gentle touches, compassion and commitment. You will always be remembered with deep gratitude. To the health care professionals at Doctors Hospital and Kentwood Nursing Facility, please know that we treasure the services and attention you provided. To the staff and friends at Sunrise/Brookdale of Augusta Assisted Living Community, we thank you for your assistances. To our beloved friends, your devoted support is etched in our hearts. You are angels who showered us with treasures of blessings! Thank you for your presence in our lives! Special thanks are extended to Ms. Ernestine Jones for her loyalty and commitment to a shared mutually respected relationship with Ms Mack and her family. We appreciate, tremendously, her devotion and extensive level of care!
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