- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- Celebrating the life of Mrs. Hennie Ruth Owens Parker, December 10, 1912-May 24, 1999, Friday, May 28, 1999, 3:00 p.m., Bethel A.M.E. Church, St. Matthews, South Carolina, Reverend W. D. Sheppard, pastor
- Date of Original:
- 1999-05-28
- Subject:
- Funeral rites and ceremonies--South Carolina--Saint Matthews
Mourning customs--South Carolina--Saint Matthews
Funeral service--South Carolina--Saint Matthews
Genealogy
African American women--South Carolina--Saint Matthews--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--South Carolina--Saint Matthews--History--20th century
African Americans--South Carolina--Saint Matthews--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, South Carolina, Calhoun County, Saint Matthews, 33.66488, -80.77787
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Program for the May 28, 1999 funeral of Hennie Ruth Owens Parker. Funding for this project provided by Georgia HomePLACE, a unit of the Georgia Public Library Service.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder-P-Q-0004
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_fpro_parkerhennieruthowens19990528
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_parkerhennieruthowens19990528
- Language:
- eng
- 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.
- Extent:
- 4 pages
- 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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Hennie Ruth Owens Parker was born in St. Matthews, South Carolina on December 10, 1912. She was the youngest child of Sam and Henretta Guinyard Owens. She departed this life on Monday, May 24, 1999.
She received her early education in the Calhoun County Public Schools, graduating from Allen University High School and attended Allen University where she received a BA Degree in Education.
Mrs. Parker taught in the public school system of Calhoun and Edgefield counties for 36 years. She also served as Librarian of the West End Branch of the Calhoun County Public Library. She has also worked as a Medical Office/Nursing Assistant.
She was a member of Bethel AME Church, St. Matthews, South Carolina where she assisted the Pastor and members in various duties; including being a member of the Missionary Society, Senior Choir, Stewardess, Trustee, and Director of Young People's Department (YPD), and The Allen Stars (children's choir). She also served as church secretary and worked with the children's choir. She was also an Eastern Star.
Hennie married Lee S. Parker and was a devoted wife for forty-six years until his death in 1994. She was the loving mother and mother-in-law of Anthony and Sandra Parker, the proud grandmother of Kimberly, Andrea and Richard Anthony Parker, the sister-in-law of Ewell Parker, Silas Parker, James Parker-Bey, and Josephine Parker, and a dedicated aunt and godmother.
Mrs. Parker moved to Albany, Georgia in February, 1999 to be with her son and family.
She leaves to cherish her wonderful memories, not only her immediate family, but also a loving family of cousins, nieces, nephews, Godchildren, former students, neighbors and friends.
Hennie Ruth Owens Parker loved her family, her church, and teaching. Let those whom she touched, touch others.
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Reverend W. D. Sheppard, Officiating
PRELUDE
PROCESSIONAL
H Y M N ........................................................................................ Choir "What A Friend We Have In Jesus "
PRAYER ......................
Minister
SC R IP T U R E .......................................................................... Minister
H Y M N ............................... "Rock O f A ges" ........................ Choir
R E F L E C T IO N S ............. Ms. Andrea JaNell Parker (Grandchild) Ms. Pernell Lawrence (Community) Ms. Bea Ellis (Missionary Society)
SOLO ...............................................................Ms. Okaretta Watson
WORDS OF C O M F O R T .................... Reverend W. D. Sheppard
R E C E SS IO N A L ............................ "When We All Get To Heaven "
POSTLUDE
COMMITTAL, PRAYER, BENEDICTION
INTERMENT
Bethel A .M .E . Church Cemetery St. Matthews, South Carolina
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Eastern Stars Missionary Society
TO OUR GRANDM OTHER
Grandmothers are a blessing Nothing can compare
W ith their devotion to a grandchild And the special way they care.
The stories that they tell, The wisdom they impart, A re gifts that last forever W ithin a grandchild's heart.
Time spent with grandchildren Sciilds memories that are the best. Grandm other's lives are more complete And their grandchild's life is blest.
Love Your Grandchildren Kimberly, Andrea fer Richard Anthony
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HOLLEY
FUNERA-L HOME
John P. Holley, Jr.
President & Director
2469 Senate Street Columbia, SC 29205
256-8088
8132 Garners Ferry Rd. P.O. Box 90403
Columbia, SC 29209 695-1666
102 Church Street St. Matthews, SC 29135
874-3317
