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May 24, 1916 July 19, 1988
Saturday, July 23, 1988 - 3:00 P.M.
MT. CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH
1260 Wrightsboro Road
Augusta, Georgia 30901
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Mrs. Janie Mae King Norman was born in Wilkes County, Georgia, May 24,1916, to Junk and
Mamie Burns King. She departed this life on July 19, 1988.
Mrs. Norman was formally educated in the Wilkes County School System. She later taught
there until she moved to Augusta, Georgia.
At an early age, she accepted Christ and joined the Hilliard Station Baptist Church,
Washington, Georgia.
She later married the late Dea. Silas Norman, Sr., June 29,1940. The couple made their home
in Augusta, Georgia. Soon after moving to Augusta, Mrs. Norman united with the Mt. Calvary
Baptist Church, Rev. E. A. Moss, Pastor.
As a member of the church, Mrs. Norman was very active and worked in several capacities.
She served as the churchs Financial Secretary, Financial Secretary of the Deaconess Board,
Recording Secretary of the Sr. Mission and the Club #3. She was a member of the Mt. Calvarians
Choir, the May Birth Month Club and Sunday School. She also sang in the Walker Baptist
Association Chorus.
Mrs. Normans parents, Mamie and Junk King, did not have much money or formal
education, but they believed God, education, and community service were keys for living.
Through that faith, they inspired and nurtured their children. Mrs. Norman lived that legacy.
With quiet strength, she instilled those values in her children. Therefore, she is immortalized
through the quality of their lives and their contributions to society. They are distinguished by their
Christian service and community involvement; that each of her children has an advanced college
degree is a tribute to her hope, love and hard work.
Those left to celebrate the quality of her life include her five children: George Edward
Norman of Detroit, Mi., V. Elaine Norman Sturkey of Augusta, Ga., James Howard Norman of
Lansing, Mi., Dr. Jessye Norman of Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y., and Dea. Dr. Silas Norman, Jr. of
Grass Lake, Mi.; seven grandchildren: James Howie Norman, Jr. of Lansing, Mi., Brian
Emerson, Kristian Valdis and Raymond Nu Shum Sturkey of Augusta, Ga., Michael Edward,
Joseph Wylie and Silas Prescod Norman of Detroit, Mi.; five sisters: Archbishop Mary Veronia
Walton and Lizzie Huff of Atlanta, Ga., Louise Lindsey of Washington, D.C., Mamie Hill of
Washington, Ga. and Lila Knox of Cleveland, Ohio; one brother: Marion King of Washington,
Ga.; many, many nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends.
Like Paul, Mrs. Normans valedictory is:
I have fought the good fight, I have finished
the race, I have kept the faith.
Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of
righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous
Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not
to me only but also to all who have loved His
appearing.
2 Timothy 4:7-8
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Rev. Clyde Hill, Sr. - Officiating
PROCESSIONAL
HYMN......................................... Hold To Gods Unchanging Hand
The Combined Choirs, E. Golden Chorus
F. H. Hart Male Chorus and E. A. Moss Choir
and Congregation
SCRIPTURE ......................................... Rev. Bobby Truitt, Pastor
Mt. Olive Baptist Church
PRAYER ............................................ Rev. Antonio Smith, Pastor
Harmony Baptist Church
MUSICAL SELECTION .................................... The Combined Choirs
"Ride On King Jesus
REMARKS ON THE LIFE OF MRS. NORMAN
(as a mother and friend, in the church, and as a'neighbor)
Dr. Jessye Norman, Daughter
Family Representative
Deacon Frank Williams, Wardman
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church
Sis. Ruby M. Wimberly, Neighbor
MUSICAL SELECTION .................................... The Combined Choirs
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS and RESOLUTIONS ....................... Mrs. Lillie M. Davis
INSTRUMENTAL SELECTIONS .................................. Mr. Jerry Harris
Retired, Richmond County Board of Education
EULOGY.................................................. Rev. clYde Hill> Sr-
RECESSIONAL
INTERMENT ............................................ Cedar Grove Cemetery
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The fellowship dinner will be held at the church immediately following the Interment.
Psalm 23
The Lord the Shepherd of His People
A Psalm of David
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside
the still waters.
He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness
for His names sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your
staff, they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;
You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my
life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
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** PALLBEARERS **
Deacon Charlie B. Jenkins Deacon Charles Jennings
Deacon Thomas Hayes Samuels Deacon Samuel Smith
Deacon Sally Thomas Deacon Frank Williams
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** HONORARY PALLBEARERS **
Mt. Calvarians
Deaconess Ministry
May Birth Month Club
Senior Mission
Church School
Club Number 3
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** ACKNOWLEDGEMENT **
The Family of the late Mrs. J^nie Mae King Norman, wishes to express its deepest gratitude
for your support and kind thoughts during our time of bereavement.