- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- A celebration of life for Ms. Althea B. Nash, "Tee," sunrise, 1946, sunset, 2009, Saturday, January 31, 2009, 12:00 p.m., Gilbert-Lambuth Memorial Chapel, Paine College, Druid Park Avenue, Augusta, Georgia, Reverend Dr. Woodrow Miller, Jr., presiding, Reverend Dr. R. F. Leverett, eulogist
- Date of Original:
- 2009-01-31
- Subject:
- Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Augusta
Mourning customs--Georgia--Augusta
Funeral service--Georgia--Augusta
Genealogy
African American women--Georgia--Augusta--History--21st century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Augusta--History--21st 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
- Description:
- Program for the January 31, 2009 funeral of Althea Bates Nash. Funding for this project provided by Georgia HomePLACE, a unit of the Georgia Public Library Service.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder-N-O-0001
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_fpro_nashaltheabates20090131
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_nashaltheabates20090131
- Language:
- eng
- 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.
- Extent:
- 2 pages
- 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:
-
Big Sis,
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O ur dear Big Sis, you were the greatest there is, A n d am azing in everyway.
We greatly adm ired and looked up to you, Each and every day.
Tou were always showing how much you cared, Erom your heart that was filled with love. Tou are a beautiful Angel, Sent fro m the heavens above.
We were mostfo rtu n a te in the world, To have grow n up next to you.
We played and laughed and had f u n together, A great bond that always stayed true.
B ig Sis you are always in our heart & thoughts, A n d we will always send you hugs and kisses. Tou are our world and we love you so much, Always and Eorever...Tour Brother and L il Sis
Brother and Margaret Ann
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I learned about love fro m you, Watching your caring ways. I learned about joy from you In fu n -filled yesterdays. Erom you I learned forgiving O ffa u lts both big and small.
I learned what I know about living Erom you, as you ga ve life your all. The example you set is still with me
F d never w a n t any other. F m thankful fo r all that you taught me,
A n d F m blessed to call you "Mother."
Your son
Active Pallbearers
Will Little Gerald Elim Anthony Beard
Samuel Chiles John Lyons Jaworski Vance
Mouorary Pallbearers
Sanctuary Choir, Harmony Baptist Church Trustee Ministry, Harmony Baptist Church Missionary Society and Deacons Ministry, Harmony Baptist Church
Lucy Craft Laney Class of 1964 Augusta Probation Office
3lower Bearers
Sanctuary Choir, Harmony Baptist Church Trustee Ministry, Harmony Baptist Church
Ushers Union of Georgia
Jn Appreciation
The Nash/Bates Lamily would like to extend our warmest gratitude for all expressions of love shown throughout our challenging times. The calls, the cards, the flowers, the food, the prayers and your words of comfort were appreciated more than you will ever know. It is in times like these when we realize what love really means... And you all have really made us feel loved.
To: Connie, Montrez, Deronda & Howard, Juanita, Lottie, Lrancene, Melanie, Gwen, Lrances, Judy, Jackie, Richardeen, Elmyria, Ernestine, Kathy & D anny...Lor being her guardian angels.
To: Dr. Nixon, Dr. Nayak-Kapoor, Dr. Mellinger and Nicole, The MCG Oncology Department and Heartland Hospice for the compassionate and professional service rendered to our loved one during her illness.
A special thanks to the Whole Life Healing Ministry for being both comforting and inspiring.
May God bless and keep everyone of you in his loving care
~ The Lamily
W. H. Mays Mortuary
"Professional Service A Family Tradition Since 1922" 1221 James Brown Boulevard Augusta, Georgia (706) 722-6401
A Celebration of fife for
M s. Althea B. Mash "Zee"
Saturday, January 31, 2009 12:00 P.M.
Gilbert-Lam buth Memorial Chapel
Paine College Druid Park Avenue Augusta, Georgia Reverend Dr. Woodrow Miller, Jr., Presiding Reverend Dr. R. F. Leverett, Eulogist
Reflections of Cife
Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we,
being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness; by whose stripes
ye were healed.
1 Peter 2:24
Althea Bates Nash affectionately known as "Tee" was born August 2 , 1 9 4 6 in Augusta, Georgia. She was the oldest o f three children born to the late Ernest and Elizabeth Bates.
Althea accepted Christ at an early age, and was baptized at Harmony Baptist Church. She was a faithful member and served on several ministries in the Church (Trustee Ministry, Sanctuary Choir, Scholarship Chairperson, Church Secretary, and By-Law Committee).
Althea received her early education at Ursula Collins School in Richmond County. She was a 1964 graduate o f Lucy Craft Laney High School and furthered her studies at Albany State College. Her desire had always been to complete college and in May o f 2000 she received her Bachelor o f Arts degree from Paine College.
On February 19, 1972 she was united in Holy Matrimony to Eddie L. Nash and to their union one son was born, Princeton Leon Nash.
Althea worked as an Administrative Assistant for Mr. Solomon Walker, III, CEO o f Pilgrim Health and Life Insurance Company for twenty-one years. She began working at the Augusta Probation Office in 1990, retiring August 2008.
Althea was best known for her generous spirit and her character. Her love for God could always be seen in her good works. She always treated people like family. Althea loved life and loved people. She will be a wonderful addition to the chorus in Heaven.
She leaves to cherish her memories: a son, Princeton (Jon'Nita) Nash, Augusta, Georgia; one brother, Ernest N. Bates, Jr., Augusta, Georgia; one sister, Elizabeth M. Bates, Augusta, Georgia; grandson, Ja'Quez Frails, Augusta, Georgia; two nieces, LeKeisha B. Lee and Ashley Brown, Augusta, Georgia; two nephews, Cameron Bates and Christopher Bates, Atlanta, Georgia; four great nephews, Lanis and Latrell Lee, Augusta, Georgia; Cameron Bates, Jr., Augusta, Georgia; Camden Bates, Atlanta, Georgia; four great nieces, Morgan and Monai Bates, Augusta, Georgia; Camaree and Camryn Bates, Atlanta, Georgia; two aunts, Josephine and Mattie Tillman, Augusta, Georgia; Cousins, Addie Powell and Patricia Grant, one goddaughter, Janine Dix, Atlanta, Georgia; two godsons, Carlos Frye and Dorian "Dee" M cIntosh, Atlanta, Georgia; Special family friends Mr. Willie Chiles and Ms. Samuella Chiles and a host o f other relatives and dear friends.
Prelude
Order of Service
Processional
Presiding ........................................... Reverend Woodrow Miller, Jr.
Scriptures Old Testament .........................................Reverend Tyron McCoy New Testament.......................................... Reverend Connie Allen
Invocation....................................................Reverend James Williams
The Lord's Prayer...................................................Ms. Juanita Tucker
Solo.................................................................Reverend Antonio Smith
Reflections...................................................... Minister Vanessa Stanley Mr. Solomon Walker
Mrs. Pamela Gould/Mr. Wyatt Windham Elder Forrest D. Robinson
Musical Tribute.............................................Mr. Marion T. Sanders
Acknowledgements ......................................................Ms. Ella Jones
A Letter to M om ..................................... Minister Darius Roberson
S o lo ....................................................................... Ms. Petula Williams
Words of Comfort........................................Reverend R. F. Leverett
Processional
Interment ...................................................... Cedar Grove Cemetery
Repast Floyd Heard Fellowship Hall
Harmony Baptist Church