Homegoing Celebration

for

Tykiah L. Palmer

February 12, 1994

February 17, 2010

Wednesday, February 24, 2010 - 2:00 p.m.
Beulah Grove Baptist Church
1434 poplar Street Augusta, GA 30901
Dr. Sam Davis, Pastor

Obituary
Miss Tykiah L. Palmer was bom February 12,1994 in Augusta, GA to Mr. Torrey Palmer and Ms. Joi Griffin. Tykiah departed this life on Wednesday, February 17,2010.
Tykiah joined Beulah Grove Baptist Church where she faithfully attended Children's church, served on the Youth ministry and the Junior Usher Board.
Tykiah attended Butler High School where she was on the AB Honor Roll and a member of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). Tykiah was self-motivated and touched the lives of many people, despite the many obstacles she experienced during her journey on this earth.
Left to cherish her memories are: her father, Torrey (Tamisha) Palmer, Clarkston, GA; mother, Joi Griffin (Pierre Banks), Augusta, GA; four brothers, Demetmis Brandford, Jahmel Palmer, Augusta, GA, Muhammed Palmer, and Abdurrahman Palmer, Clarkston, GA; three sisters, Shaneequa Griffin, Destiny Griffin, and Darriauna Williams, Augusta, GA; paternal grandfather, W endell Palmer, Sr., Orange, TX; maternal grandfather, Alton Griffin who preceded her in death; paternal grandmother, Mae Palmer; maternal grandmother, Hattie Williams, Augusta, GA; aunts, Kwanis Williams, La Ebonia Griffin; uncles, Alton Griffin, Jr., Christopher Palmer, Wendell Palmer, Jr.; step grandmother, Bobbie Johnson, great grandmothers, Rosa Davis , Willie Stokes; special friend, Lendon Stephens and a host of aunts, uncles, family and friends.

Order of Service

Processional

Scripture............................................................................. Minister Old and New Testaments

P rayer................................................................................. Minister

Selection....................................... Beulah Grove Combined Choir

Reflections (two minutes, please) Mr. Michael Simmons . . . ...................... Ms. Alzenia Williams . . . Ms. Shaneequa Griffin . .. Ms. Dasha Brown............ Ms. Lejune H ickson........

Church Member

Solo .............................................

Obituary ....................................

Resolutions and Acknowledgments.................. Ms. Jo Ann Cook

Selection....................................... Beulah Grove Combined Choir

Eulogy .........................................

Recessional

Interment .......... Springhill Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery

Host Improved Young Lady
By: Tykiah Palmer - October 7, 2009
My name is Tykiah Palmer. I'm 15 years old and a student at Butler High School and I believe I am the most improved young lady. I feel that I'm the most improved young lady, because I have come a long way to being the person I am today. Speaking of the child I was last year and it was not easy. I had a lot of help.
Last year I had a lot of struggles and hold back. I feel there is nothing that can bring me down, because I would not let anything or anyone get me to that point. I was failing in all my classes, because of the 1 people that I hung around, played with, argue with and fought with. One day I realized that all those things aren't worth falling behind. Then I got on track at the last minute. It was almost too late and that's when I went to alternative school. I really got on the ball then.
It was amazing how I pulled all my grades up in so little time. From there I got all the credits I needed to go to the next grade. That's why I feel like I'm the most improved young lady. I have plenty of goals that I have set for myself, something I should have done last year, but it's never too late. I am now in the 10th grade. I am doing great in school. I've moved on to see the greater things in life.

I, Tykiah feel that I am a better person and I can do anything when I put my mind to it. I will not let anything bring me down. I plan on moving to my next grade. I will get a job when I am o f age. I will do better for myself if not for anybody else. I proved to myself that I can do it. So if nobody else believe in me, I believe in myself. My goal is to get good grades, so I can get accepted into any college and I will achieve my goal if I keep going the rate that I am on.

I will encourage others to do the same. I will not be the one to put

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anyone down, because I have been put down plenty o f times. I'm

mature enough to know how to act like a young lady and be the person

that God has put me here to be.

These are the reasons I feelthat I am the most improved young lady.

To those I Love and those Who Loved Me
When lam gone, release me, let me go. I have so many things to see and do. You must not tie yourselfto me with tears, Be happy that we had so many years. I gave you my love - you can only guess How much you gave me in happiness. I thank youfor the love you each have shown,
But now it's time to travel alone. So grieve awhilefor me, if grieve you must,
Then let your griefhe comforted by trust. I t's onlyfor a while that we must part. So bless the memories within you heart.
I won 't befar awayfor life goes on. So i f you need me, call and I will come. Though you can't see me or touch me, I 'll be near, And ifyou listen with your heart, you will hear All o f my love aroundyou, soft and clear. And when, when you must come this way alone, I 'll greet you with a smile and a "Loving Kiss. "

Grandma, w ill await for your "Hey"
A grandmother's love cannot be measured It covers all your hurts, your mistakes, your worries and your cares. I hug you with my Arms ofprotection that you mayfeel safe
I encourage you that you may know that Life is more than what you see.
What I loved the most about you was your strength and ability
To endure no matter what the circumstances were. The cohesiveness o fyour
Smile touched the hearts o f many. What I already miss is:
"Hey grandma "when you entered the room "Bye grandma " when you left the room
And "thank you grandma "for whatever I gave No matter how large or how small.
On 2/17/10, when you said "bye grandma " three times as ifyou could not hear my response.
I did not know this would be the Last time I hear you say "Bye Grandma "
Reminded me o f the story o fSamuel, when he approached Eli three times
And said you called me. 1 Samuel chapter 3 Your legacy will be remembered By all o f those you touched.

Janmel Palmer Carlton Davis Desmand Dean

Pallbearers

Alton Griffin, Jr. Christopher Palmer
Pierre Banks

Honorary Pallbearers
Beulah Grove PIT Ministry

Flower Bearers
Beulah Grove Ushers Ministry

I'll See You Again

Don't cryfor me, but rejoice; Rejoice for la m free.
No more suffering in this world down here; Heaven is the place I will be. I 'm living in a building Not made by man's hands. I 'm in a place o f no sadness Wherejoy will never end. I 'll see you again On the other side o f the shore. I havefound my home in Glory
Where I will praise Him ever more.

Acknowledgments
The family wishes to express our deepest appreciation for your prayers and many expressions o f love, kindness and sympathy shared with us during our time of bereavement. You have truly comforted and helped us to bear our sorrows. May God bless each o f you individually and collectively. Again, we thank you!
The Family