- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- A service of love and memory for Mrs. Maxine Faison Newberry, April 12, 1946-September 23, 1998, Monday, September 28, 1998, 3:00 p.m., Tabernacle Baptist Church, 1223 Laney-Walker Boulevard, Augusta, Georgia, Reverend Otis B. Moss III, pastor, officiating
- Date of Original:
- 1998-09-28
- 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 September 28, 1998 funeral of Maxine Faison Newberry.
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:newberry19980928
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_newberry19980928
- 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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April 12, 1946-September 23, 1998
28,1998 3:00 P.M. Tabernacle Baptist Church 1223 Laney Walker Boulevard Augusta, Georgia
* * * * Reverend Otis B. Moss, III, Pastor - Officiating
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S. ^loxine ^aison Dewberry, the daughter of the late Lilie Mae Griner and Willie Faison, was born in Augusta, Georgia on April 12, 1946. On Wednesday morning, September 23, 1998, at the University Hospital, in Augusta, Georgia, Maxine entered the fuller life where there is no more sorrow, sickness or pain.
Maxine joined the Tabernacle Baptist Church at an early age and served faithfully until her death. She was a member of the E L. Stewart Choir, the Combined Choir and the Freddie P. Jackson Sunday School Class.
Mrs. Newberry received her formal education in the Public Schools of Richmond County. She received a diploma in Secretarial Science from Augusta Technical College and a Bachelors Degree from Paine College. Maxines love for children and her desire to serve mankind led her to teach in the Richmond County School System for fifteen years.
To know Maxine was to love her. She went about in a manner that won for her the hearts and the respect of many. Her congenial character and warm smile will always be remembered by her family, students, parents and many dear friends.
Maxines melodious, Angelic voice and her love for singing enabled her to sing for the Governor, Mayor, Representatives, and other state and local government officials. She recently received an invitation to sing for the Augusta Lynx Hockey Team.
Mrs. Newberrys unselfish love for humanity further led her to render untiring service in the community. She was a charter member of the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority of Paine College. Maxine was founder of S.O.E.S. Chapter 910 and also served as its Worthy Matron.
Mrs. Newberry was united in Holy Matrimony to Mr. Tommy Lee Newberry on August 6, 1977. To this union, one son was bom, Tommy Lee Newberry, Jr.
Mrs. Newberry leaves to cherish her precious memory: her husband, Mr. Tommy Lee Newberry; one son, Tommy Lee Newberry, Jr., both of the home; one sister, Mrs. Dorothy (Horace) Perrin, of Augusta, GA; one brother, Mr. George Griner, of Fort Lauderdale, FL; mother-in-law, Mrs. Lizzie Newberry, of Fitzgerald, GA; aunt, Ola Mae Robinson, Waynesboro, GA; godmother, Mrs. Freddie P. Jackson, of Augusta, GA; a devoted friend and mentor, Ms. Evelyn Starks, of Augusta, GA; nieces, nephews and a host of other loving relatives and friends.
If I can help somebody, as I pass along, If I can cheer somebody, with a word or song, If I can show somebody, hes traveling wrong,
Then my living shall not be in vain.
Prelude Mrs. Judith Ruffin, Pianist Dr. Wanda Richardson, Organist
Processional Hymn E. L. Stewart & Combined Choir
of Tabernacle Baptist Church " Nearer My God To Thee"
Scriptures Old Testament - Rev. Inez Smith New Testament - Rev. Ethion Rowe
Prayer Rev. Clyde Hill, Sr. Mt. Calvary Baptist Church
Selection E. L. Stewart & Combined Choir
of Tabernacle Baptist Church "Great Is Thy Faithfulness"
Reflections (two minutes please) Soror Alice M. Simpkins, Sigma Gamma Rho
Mr. Ed Mclntrye, Community Ms. Mattie Burroughs, Friend Mrs. Ethel Jennings, Neighbor
Solo Mr. Julian Miller
Acknowledgements Mrs. Ella Jones
Obituary (Read Silently) "If I Can Help Somebody"
Eulogy Rev. Otis B. Moss, III - Pastor
Recessional "/// Be Singing Up There"
Interment Westover Memorial Park
~ Repast ~ Tabernacle Baptist Church
Out of the night that covers me, Black as a pitfrom pole to pole, I thank whatever Gods may be
For my unconquerable soul. In the fell clutch of circumstance I have not winced nor cried aloud, Under the bludgeoning of chance My head is bloody, but unbowed. It matters not how straight the gate How charged with punishment the scroll,
I am the Master of my Fate I am the Captain of my Soul. WILLIAM ERNEST HENLEY
Mr. James (J.C.) Gofer Mr. Joe Curry Lt. John Ivey
Dea. John Richardson Mr. Sammie Walker Dea. Roosevelt Abrarns
Lucy C. Laney Qass of 1965 Paine College Class of 1975 Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority E.L. Stewart / Combined Choirs of Tabernacle Baptist Church
Retired R. C. Educators
Freddie P. Jackson Sunday School Class Ushers
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We will forever cherish the kindness and support of all program participants, ministers, friends and family. A special thanks to Rev. Otis Moss and the Tabernacle Baptist Church.
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Services Entrusted To The Historic Dents Undertaking Establishment
Augusta, Georgia