A CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE
OF ARDELLA KITCHENS OLIVER
. September 9.199* 11:00 AW Acle Baptist Clmrclt I22J LAMCIJ WAlUcr DonlevArb Dr. C.S. Hamilton.

** OBITUARY *#
On Tuesday evening, September 5,1995, as our dear Savior was reviewing His garden of beauty, love, and everlasting life. He noticed a vacant area. It was then He summoned His angel of death to the bedside of Mrs. Ardella Kitchens Oliver and that angel whispered gently and sofUy, Well done thy good and faithful servant; you have fought the battle, you have earned the victory, enter into thy Masters joy."
ArdeDas earthly sojourn began March 7,1927 in Falrhope, Alabama. She was the daughter ofthe late Mr. and Mrs. Junlus (Edith) Kitchens. She rect ved her early education In the school system of Falrhope. Alabama. Ambitious as Ardella was, she moved to Augusta, Georgia, to pursue her educational goals and entered the Lamar School ofNursing at University Hospital where she received a degree in nursing in 1947.
Ardella began her nursing career at University Hospital concluding her career at Augustas Veterans Administration Medical Center where she retired after 40 years of dedicated service.
Ardella was a faithful member of Tabernacle Baptist Church. Her love for Christ and her untiring spiritual commitmentwasajoytoallsheserved. She was a member ofthe following: Deaconess Board; Lydla Bible Class; Welfare Committee; and, the Baptismal Group. She also served as the president of the March Birthday Club.
Ardella experienced greatjoy in her membership at Health Central (University Hospital) where she actively participated in an exercise protocol. She was a member of the Lamar Nurses Group and was actively involved in the plans for their upcoming reunion to be held in October, 1995.
Ardella wore a radiant smile that attracted people from all walks of life and her serene personality was a pleasure to all she encountered. Ifshe could speakfrom the portals ofheaven she would sweetly whisper to all she knew:
When I must leave youfar a little while Please do not grieve and shed wild tears. And hug your sorrow to you through the years, But start out bravely with a gallant smile;
Andfar my sake and in my name Live on and do all things the same. Feed not your loneliness on empty days. ButJill each waking hour in useful ways Reach out your hand in comfort and in cheer And I in turn will comfort you and hold you near And never, never be aJraUL to die, For I am waitingfor you in the SKY!
Ardellas husband, the late Staff Sgt. George A. Oliver, preceded her m death after 33 years of marriage. Their union was blessed with two daughters.
As we pause today to celebrate the life ofArdella, let us prayfuDy remember her survivors who wffl forever cherish her loving memories: two daughters; Anita O. Wimberly, Flint. Michigan. Georgejean O. McKenzie, Augusta. Ga.; one sister, Edythe K. Miller, Bronx, New York; four grandchildren; Rodney Johnson, Atlanta. Ga.. Lea McKenzie, Arthur McKenzie. Jr.. both of Augusta. Ga.; Oliver Gamal Sanders, Flint, Michigan; one granddaughter-in-law, Sharman Johnson; two sons-in-law; Film Wlmberry. Jr.. Flint. Michigan. Ret. Master Sgt. Arthur McKenzie. Sr.. Augusta. Ga.; devoted kindred; Gwendolyn Oliver. Louise Oliver, Robert Oliver; godchildren; Cheryl FrazierWilliams, Atlanta. Georgia. Floyd Morris, Augusta. Ga. She will also be remembered by her decoted nieces, nephews, special friends, and other relatives.

** ORDER OF SERVICE **
Processional ...............................................................................................................Musician
Hymn #220 ..................................................................................."God Will Take Care Of You"
Scripture....................................................................................Old Testament, Psalm 91:1-10 Rev. Inez Smith
New Testament, Romans 8:31-39 Rev. George Brightharp
Prayer .........................................................................................................Rev. MarvinMcRae
Hymn #101 ........................................................................................................"Rock Of Ages"
Remarks ...............................................................................................Lourdes Neely Coleman Acknowledgements of Cards............................................................................PhylisBennlfleld
Solo....................................................................................................................... "My Tribute" Ms. Jo Nevla Williams
Words of Comfort
Eulogy ...............................................................................................Dr. C.S. Hamilton. Pastor Tabernacle Baptist Church
Recessional.................................................................................................. "Going Up Yonder"
Interment ...............................................................................................Walker Memorial Park Augusta, Ga.
Repast.............................................................................................Tabernacle Baptist Church

"Active Pallbearers**

FJbert Pope

Frank Sams

Gregory Shields

John Priolean

James Riles Leonard Belts

Felton Derrick heely Jerry Brooks

"Honorary Pallbearers*

Laniar Nurses Group

Deacons, Tabernacle Baptist Church

Lydia Bible Class

**Flower Bearers**
Friends of The Family

farewell Mv family

farewell my family, dont weep for Im at peace now. just asleep. farewell my family. Im not alone The Mighty "Maker" has led me safely home. Just think back over the many years. Jiow the family seemed so strong, holding back tears.
Yet God somehow always made a way
And I thanked ~){im every night for another day. fie good my family, always love each other fie strong my family, strong in heart The blood ties, no one can ever part. And if somewhere 1 made a mistake As you live many will you make. farewell my family. Ive been called away. Walk with Cod. trust in God for Jie is by your side.

*Acknowledgements*
Your words of kindness, your thoughtful deeds, your visits, your prayers are all appreciated. We are dearly grateful to God for blessings of loving and caring friends.

Services Entrusted
to
Williams Funeral Home 1765 Maitin Luther King Blvd.
Augusta, Ga. 3O9O1

Mrs. Ardella Oliver
Retired nurse

Mrs. Ardella K. Oliver, of 517

Dupont St., died Tuesday, Sept. 5,

1995, at St. Joseph Hospital.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m.

Saturday at Tabernacle Baptist

Church, with Dr. C.S. Hamilton of

ficiating. Burial will be in Walker

Memorial Park. _________

Mrs. Oliver,

a native of

Fairhope, Ala.,

was a regis

tered nurse

with 40 years of

service at De

partment of

Veterans Af

fairs Medical

Center. She was

a member of Tabernacle Baptist

Church, where she was a member

of the Deaconess Board, Lydia Bi

ble Class, Welfare Committee,

Baptismal Group and president of

March Birthday Club. She re

ceived her nursing degree from

Lamar School of Nursing at Uni

versity Hospital. She was also a

member of Lamar Nurses Group.

Survivors include two daugh

ters, Anita 0. Wimberly, Flint,

Mich., Georgejean 0. McKenzie,

Augusta; a sister, Edythe K. Mill

er, Bronx, N.Y.; and four grand

children.

Pallbearers will be Elbert

Pope, Gregory Shields, James

Riles, Leonard Betts, Frank

Sams, John Prioleau, Felton Der

rick Neely and Jerry Brooks.

Honorary pallbearers will be

Lamar Nurses Group, deacons of

Tabernacle Baptist Church and

Lydia Bible Class.

The family will receive friends

from 6 to 7 p.m. today at Williams

Funeral Home.

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