- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- A celebration of life for Mrs. Deborah Evans Mathis, Wednesday, December 30, 1998, 12:00 noon, Bethel A.M.E. Church, Augusta, Georgia, Reverend Larry W. Hudson, Sr., pastor
- Date of Original:
- 1998-12-30
- Subject:
- African American women--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Augusta--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Richmond County, Augusta, 33.47097, -81.97484
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
image/jpeg - Description:
- Program for the December 30, 1998 funeral of Deborah Evans Mathis.
Original program scanned by OCLC for the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System and described and presented by the Digital Library of Georgia as a part of Georgia HomePLACE: an initiative of the Georgia Public Library Service and GALILEO. - External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/funeral/id:mathis19981230
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_mathis19981230
- Bibliographic Citation (Cite As):
- Cite as: [title of program], Eula M. Ramsey Johnson Memorial Funeral Program Collection, Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System System, as presented in the Digital Library of Georgia.
- Original Collection:
- Eula M. Ramsey Johnson Memorial Funeral Program Collection, Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System, Augusta, Georgia
- Holding Institution:
- Augusta-Richmond County Public Library
- Rights:
-
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Wednesday, December 30,1998
12:00 Noon Bethel AM.E. Church
Augusta, Georgia
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Reverend Lorry W. Hudson, Sr. - Pastor
5. ^ebomb Soans 9$9//6iS, entered Mathis entered into
rest on December 23,1998. She was born in Richmond County
on May 24, 1956, to Martha Curry Evans and the late James
Edward Evans, Jr.
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She was a member of Bethel A.M.E. Church, where she served as a member of the E. L. Wells Usher Board and the Voices of Bethel.
She is survived by: her husband, John B. Mathis; three daughters, Ms. Erika N. Stokes, Ms. Chandra D. Stokes and Miss Shannon A. Mathis, Augusta, GA; her mother, Mrs. Martha Curry Evans, Augusta, GA; four sisters, Mrs. Jacqueline Evans Robinson, Augusta, GA; Mrs. Barbara Evans Collins, Sierra Vista, AZ; Mrs. Karen Evans Dean, Augusta, GA and a devoted sister, Ms. Cheryl L. Evans, Augusta, GA; three brothers, Mr. Ronald L. Evans, Atlanta, GA; SFC Merrell A. Evans, Ft. Riley, KS and Mr. Eric R. Evans, Augusta, GA; two grandchildren, Miss Kahmia Jenise Dukes and Master Troy Lamar Jones, Jr.; two aunts, Mrs. Alice C. Heard and Mrs. Florine J. Evans; two uncles, Mr. Charlie Griffin and Mr. George Oliver, all of Augusta, GA; three brothers-in-law, Mr. David Mathis, Mr. Riley Mathis and Mr. James Robinson; four sisters-in-law, Mrs. Jacqueline C. Evans, Ft. Riley, KS, Mrs. Wanda F. Evans, Mrs. Louise Mathis and Mrs. Veronica Mathis, all of Augusta, GA; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
The Reverend Lorry W. Hudson, Sr. - Presiding
The Prelude ..... ... ............!...;.... ..... Organist
The Processional ..................... Clergy and Family
The Hymn ................................. Mass Choir "How Great Thou Art" - #488
The Invocation
The Scriptures Rev. Larry W. Hudson, Sr. - Old Testament - Psalm 23 Rev. Dr. Sam Davis - New Testament - John 14
The Selection .............................. Mass Choir "His Eye Is On The Sparrow" -#435
The Expressions of Comfort Class Leader - Mr. Wattie Stewart Family Member - Mr. Alfred Griffin
Neighbor/Friend - Mrs. Cynthia Beard
The Obituary ................... .......... Read Silently Soft Music - "It Is Well With My Soul"
The Acknowledgements ................. Mrs. Belle Clark
Solo .................................... Mr. Eric Evans "I Wont Complain"
The Eulogy .................... Rev. Larry W. Hudson, Sr.
The Recessional ...................... Clergy and Family "Im Going Up Yonder" - #91 ;
The Interment .................... Walker Memorial Park
~ Fellowship ~ Following the Interment at
Bethels Alpha Center
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Mr. Ronald Sparks Mr. Gary Benjamin Mr. Darryl Blocker
Mr. Joe Collins Mr. Michael Evans Mr. Kenneth Haythe
E. L. Wells Usher Board
The Voices of Bethel
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Stewardesses
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Dont grieve for me, for now Im free, Im following the path God has laidfor me I took His hand when I heard Him call I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day to laugh, to love, to work or play .tasks left undone must stay that way, I found peace at the end of the day. If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joys. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss. Oh yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow, My lifes been full, I sa\>ored much, Goodfriends, good times, a loved ones touch, Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, dont lengthen it now with undue grief, Lift up your hearts, and share with me, God wanted me NOW, He has set me free.
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The family wishes to express many thanks to all relatives and friends who have supported us through this difficult time of need. Your support has strengthened us and your prayers have been a source of power. Thank you for your varied thoughtful expressions of love, kindness and concern. The family also wishes to express extra special thanks to Mr. David and Veronica Mathis for their love and support throughout this whole ordeal.
We appreciate your trust in us, and sincerely hope that our service has been deserving of your confidence. If we have helped to lighten your burden, our aim has been accomplished.
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