The virtuous woman Gladys Irene Priester Murdaugh, 1943-2014, Saturday, January 18, 2014, 11:00 a.m., Fairview Missionary Baptist Church, 3105 Milledgeville Road, Augusta, Georgia, Evangelist Annette Williams, officiating

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A good woman is hdtd to find, and worth f^ ^ m o re than diamol husband trusts her without reservefand neiA^mts reason to regret spiteful, she treats him generously all Tier life long. She shops ani best yarns and cottons, and enjoys knitting and sewing. She's lik\ ship that sails to faraway places and brings back exotic surprise} before dawn, preparing breakfast for her family and organizing hem looks over a field and buys it, then, with money she's put aside, I garden. First thing in the morning, she dresses for work, rolls up her sleeves, V eager to get started. She senses the worth of her work, is in no hurry t^ M it quits for the day. She's skilled in the crafts o f home and hearth, diligent in homemaking. She's quick to assist anyone in need, reaches out to help the poor. She doesn't worry about her family when it snows; theim winter clothes are all mended and ready to wear. She makes her own c loth dm. dresses in colorful linens and silks. Her husband is greatM he deliberates with tTW^Lty fathers. She designs gowns | the sweaters she k n its ^ ^ h e dress shops. Her clothes are well-made elegant, and she always faces^tomorrow with a smile. When she spe

eye on everyone in her household, and keeps them all busy and producti

Her children respect and bless her; her husband joins in with words ofp ra i

"Many women have done wonderful things, but you've outclassed them a\

Charm can mislead and beauty soon fades. The woman to be admired a

praised is the woman who lives in the Fear-of-God. Give her everything sue

deserves!

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Saturday, January 18, 2014 11:00 am FAIRVIEW MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 3105 Milledgeville Road Augusta, Georgia
Evangelist Annette Williams, Officiating
Processional Selection............................................. Fairview Missionary Baptist Church Scriptures
Old Testam ent................................................. Pastor Robert Leeper New Testament................................................ Pastor Dayvid Griggs Prayer.......................................................................... Pastor Jordan Smith Selection.................................................................. Mr. Tremaine Johnson Selection.............................................................. Mrs. Chaundra Creekmur Selection.................................................................. Mr. Thomas Lewis, Jr.
(Limit Three Minutes)
Acknowledges.............................................. Mrs. Alw ine Murdaugh Lewis Selection....................................................... T.B.T. (Th ey've Been Trained) Selection........................................................................ Mrs. Colette Darby E u logy.................................................................. Bishop Tommie Lee Doe Recessional Selection............................................. Fairview Missionary Baptist Church In term en t.................................................... Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery
- Repast Fairview Missionary Baptist Church Fellowship Hall

Entered into rest on Sunday, January 12, 2014 at Dwight David Eisenhower Arm y Medical Center, Fort Gordon, Georgia. Gladys was born to Janie Lue Priester and the late Jeffrey Priester.
She attended Allendale County schools and graduated from Allendale Training School in 1962.
On September 15, 1962 she married the love o f her life and to this union four children were born. They were able to spend fifty-one loving years together.
She was formally employed at Kmart where she retired after twenty years. She also worked at Augusta UniHealth for twenty years and had recently retired on December 19, 2013.
Gladys also was a member at Fairview Missionary Baptist Church, Augusta, Georgia, where she served as an usher until her health wouldn't allow it.
One sister, Rosa Mae Devoe, preceded her in death.
She leaves to cherish her memories: a devoted husband, Arthur L. Murdaugh, Augusta, GA; two daughters, Antoinette (Cecil) Wilson, Augusta, GA and Alwine (Lonnie) Lewis, Rowlett, TX; two sons, Angelo (Santhia) Murdaugh, Hephzibah, GA and Anthony (Pamela Thompson) Murdaugh, Augusta, GA; sixteen grandchildren; twenty great grandchildren; two sisters, Jannie Mae (Ferris) Foster, Barnwell, SC and Georgia Ann (Tommie) Doe, Allendale, SC; a special and devoted friend, Loretta "Peach Pie" McCain; and a host o f friends and family.

M y head is high, God, h eld high; I'm looking to you, God; No hangdog skulking for me.
I've thrown in m y lot w ith you; You w on't em barrass me, w ill you? Or let my enem ies get the best o f me?

God's bull's-eye.
They settle down in a prom ising place; Their kids inherit a prosperous farm .
G od-friendship is for God-worshipers; They are the ones he confides in.

D on't embarrass any o f us Who went out on a lim b for you. It's the traitors w ho sh ould be hum iliated.
Show m e how you work, God; School me in your ways.
Take m e by the hand; Lead m e down the path o f truth. You are m y Savior, aren't you?
M ark the m ilestones o f your mercy a n d love, God; R eb u ild the a n cien t landm arks!
Forget that I sow ed w ild oats; M ark m e w ith y ou r sign o f love. Plan only the best for me, God!
G od is fa ir and just; H e corrects the m isdirected, Sends them in the right direction.

I f I keep my eyes on God, I w on't trip over m y own feet.
Look at me and help me! I'm a ll alone and in big trouble.
My heart and kidneys are fighting each other; C a ll a tru ce to th is c iv il war.
make a hard look at m y life o f hard labor, T h en lift this ton o f sin.
Do you see how m any people H ave it in for me? How viciously they hate me?
Keep watch over m e and keep m e out o f trouble; D o n 't let m e dow n w hen I run to you.
Use a ll y o u r sk ill to p u t m e together; I w ait to see y o u r fin ish e d product.

H e gives the rejects his hand, A n d leads them step-by-step.

God, give you r people a break From this run o f bad luck.

From now on every road you travel W ill take y ou to God. Follow the C ovenant signs; Read the charted directions.
Keep up your reputation, God; Forgive m y bad life; It's been a very bad life.

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M y question: W hat are God-worshipers like? Your answer: Arrows aim ed at

Angelo Murdaugh Lonnie R. Lewis, Jr. Bobby Gillyard

Ushers and Friends

Anthony Murdaugh Cecil H. Wilson Scotty Sims

Do not at my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning's hush, I am the swift uplifting rush. O f quiet birds in circled flight, I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there, I did not die.

At this time, we would like to extend our sincere gratitude for all of the calls, text and visits. Our hearts are filled with sadness, but they are also filled with joy because of the love you have shown our family at this time. Please continue to pray for us as we proceed with this life-altering event. - The Murdaugh Family
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