- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- Homegoing celebration for Mother Geneva B. Norman, Thursday, October 11, 2001, 2:00 p.m., New Tabernacle Baptist Church, Lincolnton, Georgia, Reverend Matthew Harden, pastor, Bishop James Ware, officiating
- Date of Original:
- 2001-10-11
- Subject:
- African American women--Georgia--Lincolnton--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Lincolnton--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Lincolnton--History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Lincolnton--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Lincolnton--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Lincolnton--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Lincoln County, Lincolnton, 33.79235, -82.47902
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
image/jpeg - Description:
- Program for the October 11, 2001 funeral of Geneva B. Norman.
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:norman20011011
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_norman20011011
- 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:
-
3-Comegoing CeCefrration
jor Mother (geneva 1$. Norman
Thursday, October 11, 2001 2:00 P.M.
New Tabernacle Baptist Church Lincolnton, Georgia
Reverend Matthew Harden, Pastor Bishop James Ware, Officiating
Obituary
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. II Timothy 4.7-8.
After seventy-three years of an active life on October 6, 2001 Mrs. Geneva B. Norman, a mother, a grandmother, a great-grandmother and a friend passed from this life into eternal life. She was born September 8, 1928 to the late Mr. John T. Benson and the late Allene Sutton Benson in Wilkes County, Georgia.
She accepted Christ at an early age. She joined The New Ford Baptist Church. In 1972, she was born again in Christ and joined The Solomon Pool Holiness Church. She was a member of The True Fellowship Pentecost Church and fellowshipped with The New Tabernacle Baptist Church. She was a Missionary, member of The Prayer Band and a Mother of the church.
She was married to the late Phil Norman, Sr. To this union, five children were born. She leaves to cherish her unforgettable memories three sons, Phil Norman Jr., Melvin (Sandra) Norman and Barry Norman, Sr.; two daughters, Peggy (Fred) Wells and Dorothy Ann Norman all of Lincolnton, GA; one brother, Mr. John B. Benson of Knoxville, Term.; three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth (Earl) Sims of Danburg, GA, Ms. Matlene Benson and Mrs. Ethel Cullars of Washington, GA; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Frances Benson of Green wood, SC., and Mrs. Marion Benson of Tignall, GA., two brothers-in-law, Mr. Robert Lee (Alberta) Norman of Thomson, GA and Mr. Robert Partlow of Lincolnton, GA; eleven grand children, Robert, Lettrice, Pernell, Phyllis, Barry B., Phil III, Marco, Quincy, Christopher, Melody and Chelsea; a host of other relatives and spiritual friends: (Mythis Harrison, Eunice Sapp, Lucy Norman and Mae Lou Tate).
The Order ofService
Processional
Hymn of Praise
Scripture ... Old Testament .......... Pastor James White Jr.
Readings
(The New Ford Baptist Church)
New Testament ..... Minister Franklin Jones
(New Tabernacle Baptist Church)
Prayer ........................ Evangelist Michael Kennebrew (House of God Church of God In Christ)
Song .................................... Pastor Matthew Harden (New Tabernacle Baptist Church)
Remarks ............................................. (2 minutes)
Tribute ............................... Bro. Willie Fred Norman
Acknowledgement ................... Sis. Christy Bonaparte
Solo ........................................ Sis. RubyeLockhart
Words of Comfort ........................ Bishop James Ware (The True Fellowship Pentecost Church)
Recessional
Interment ...... New Tabernacle Baptist Church Cemetery
Repast ............ New Tabernacle Fellowship Hall
Poem
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Mama, In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.
Mama I Love You. PhilJr., & Family
Mama, You always said I was your miracle child, but you were my MIRACLE ANGEL.
Love, Melvin, Sandra & Family
Mama, May the works you done speakfor you. Too God be the Glory!
Peggy & Family
Mama, Thank Godfor a mother like you. You taught me and molded us. Everyday was a spiritual enlightment. Your legacy live on with us.
Dorothy & Family
Mama, Thank you Jesus!
Barry & Family
AcknawCecCgement
Perhaps you sent a lovely card or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent beautifulflowers, ifso we saw them there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, as anyfriend could say, Perhaps you were not there at all, just thought ofus that day. Perhaps you prepared some tastyfood, or maybefurnished a car, Perhaps you rendered a service unseen near at hand orfrom afar, Whatever you did to console our hearts, we thank you so much
whatever the part. May God forever bless each ofyou. The family would like to give special thanks to New Tabernacle Baptist Church Family.
Bearers
Lula Crite
Lucy Norman
Archecia Ann Cullars Cathy Smith
Regenia Gunby
Vivan Turner
Martha Leverette Zenobia Watson
Lucille Z. Norman
TaCCbearers
Andy Brown Nelson Barksdale
Roy Hunter
Morris Turner Walter Ware, Jr. Malcolm Wynn
Honorary TaCCfrearers
Barry B. Norman Phil Norman III Christopher E. Gunby Pernell Marshall
Marco A. Norman Quincy M. Norman Robert W. Shields
Norris W. Gunby Sr., Funeral Home Phone: (706) 359-4448 or 359-4434 or 359-7416
"We serve with Reverence and Dignity" 456 Metasville Road, Lincolnton, GA 30817