- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- In loving memory of Mrs. Nell Andrews Parks, sunrise, December 29, 1912, sunset, February 13, 1998, Saturday, February 21, 1998, 2:00 p.m., New Tabernacle Baptist Church, Lincolnton County, Lincolnton, Georgia, Rev. Ervin Norman, officiating
- Date of Original:
- 1998-02-21
- 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 February 21, 1998 funeral of Nell Andrews Parks.
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:parks19980221
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_parks19980221
- 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:
-
In Loving Memory of
Mrs. Nell Andrews Parks
Sunrise December 29, 1912
Sunset February 13, 1998
Saturday February 21,1998
2:00 PM
New Tabernacle Baptist Church
Lincolnton County Lincolnton, Georgia
Rev. Ervin Norman
Obituary
Thou the presence of one so dear is no longer here, warm and wonderful memories will always be with us.
On Friday, February 13, 1998 at White Oak Manor, Columbia, South Carolina, God called Mrs. Nell Parks and whispered, "Peace Be Thine. " Mrs. Parks was born on December 29, 1912 in Lincolnton County Georgia. She was the third child of Deacon William Harry and Isadora Andrews. Mrs. Parks was united in Holy Matrimony to Joh^i jfhpmas Parks who
preceded her in dWtL \
"Mama Nell," as shdlwi^ affectkjnjitely knowt| leafrfe(| the importance of
walking with God at lan early age! In her youth/sl|e joined the New
Tabernacle Baptist (Shurch of Lincolnton, Georgia. Recognizing the need
to continue her walk with the Lord, she united tipth the %It. Carmel CME
Church after relocating to Anderson, South Caror||a. "AJjpia Nell" Parks
was an active servant of God who loved her fam|ly and%er church. She
demonstrated her love for the,church through her service aiPast President
and Vice President of the Sj^wacdjess Board Noil, as af member of the
Missionary Society and the Senior Choir. She w&5 also a Sunday School
teacher for the Golden Age Class and a faithful |nember bf the Prayer
Band. "Mama Nell" was active uj the community as well as the church.
She was affiliated with the Mistleto^eh^|erlNo. 74 Oider of Eastern Star
in Anderson, South
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"Mama Nell" leaves to continue her 1/gacy, three sons, Ernest "Andy" (Juanita) Andrews, Columbia, Soutjj Carolina, William Henry (Betty) Andrews and Tony B. Parks of Anderson, South Carolina, Willie C. (Nora) Andrews, who preceded her in death. Nora now resides in Bronx, New York. One sister Carrie L. Walton, Anderson, South Carolina, a sister inlaw, Minnie Parks, Greenville, South Carolina, eight grandchildren, twenty five great grandchildren, eighteen great-great grandchildren, a caring and devoted caregiver, Ms. Sharon Rapley, nieces, nephews and other relatives
and friends.
Homegoing Service
Prelude Processional .................................. Soft Music
Selection
Scripture ..... \\. x ........................ Old Testament Reverand Douglas Hudson
f Testament
Prayer ........ j. .\i... 7.)...^!*!^ Revered Michael H. Baker
Selection ...... j.....
... "I Know I Have Been Changed"
Reflections
Tribute
Selection . .. *.\ .. / ....... .Greater St. Luke Baptist Church
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Words ofComfort.V .F...... j^ . -^rrf) f. .^xReverend Ervin Norman
Viewing ....... .?>rrrrrrr\. T. .-^771.... Funeral Directors
Committal, Closing Prayer, Benediction,
Interment ........... New Tabernacle Baptist Church Cemetery Lincolnton County
Lincolnton, Georgia
Thefamily wishes to express their deepest gratitude and most sincere thanksfor the many expressions ofsympathy and acts ofkindness and consideration shown in this time ofbereavement. Special thanks is expressed to the staffat White Oak Manor for the care provided during Ms. Parks illness. May God bestow His richest blessings upon each ofyou.
In loving memory of our Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and Great - Great - Grandmother.
There are so many people in this world that people would like to thank. Yet, in our hearts we would like to thank you. Its never to late to thank someone you love whether or not he or she is here. But you will always be here in our hearts.
So Far To Reach So far to reach
So far from home Never meant to Leave us all alone Though you are gone And never forgotten But in our hearts You will always be loved Now that you are in Gods hands you can Rest in Peace.
We all love you, very, very much.
The day you were born On this earth
All ofheaven wept Because they knew Of the great human experience You wouldface... alone And the day you left this earth
All ofheaven Opened up and shined with
rejoicing Ofyour return home.
With love, Tony Parks & Carrie Lou WatWn
Pallbearers
Greater St. Luke Members and Friends
Floral Bearers
Greater St. Luke Members and Friends
Services Entrusted to: Bostick and Topkins Funeral Home
Obituaries by: S&J Creations, Inc.
