for
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Thursday, October 16, 1997 3:00 P.M.
Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church 623 Crawford Avenue Augusta, Georgia
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The Reverend Larry W. Hudson, Sr. - Officiating

The clock of life is wound but once and no man has the power To tell just when the hand will stop ~ At late or early hour.
The present is the only time we own! So live, love and toil with a will! Place no faith in "tomorrow," For the clock may then be still.
<J)etlise 9Kjcfteffe Cperneff, daughter of Billy and Jeanette Pernell, was born September 24, 1972, in Augusta, Georgia. She departed this life October 11, 1997, at the Medical College of Georgia.
Before her calling, Denise was a senior at Augusta State University where she studied Political Science. She served as a Justice on the Judicial Cabinet as preparation for a career in law. Denise was a 1991 graduate of T.W. Josey High School and a member of the National Honor Society.
Denise was employed by Sears Roebuck and Company in the Commercial Sales Division. She was a member of Bethel A.M.E. Church.
She leaves to mourn her life: a son, Brandon R. Pernell; devoted parents, Billy Pernell, Sr. and Jeanette Sealy; three sisters, Jeaneen Sealey, Ravonne Pernell and Ciera Pernell; one brother, Billy Pernell, Jr., all of Augusta, GA; her fiance, Hardy S. Bennings, III; two dear cousins, Ramonda Sease and Gus Thurmond; a very good friend, Nona Yates; five uncles, three aunts, one great-aunt, two great- uncles, two nephews, four nieces, and a host of friends.
IN MEMORY OF Gone is the face we loved so dear, Silent is the voice, we loved to hear: Far, far away from light or speech But not too farfor our thoughts to reach.
Happy and smiling, always content Loved and respected wherever she went; Always willing, thoughtful and kind WJiat a beautiful memory she left behind.
Mama, Daddy, Brothers and Sisters

The Prelude ...................... Mrs. Hettie F. Copeland Organist
The Processional ...................... Clergy and Family "Holy Art Thou"
The Hymn .................................. Mass Choir "Why Should I Feel Discouraged" A.M.E. Hymnal #435
The Invocation ....................... Rev. Dr. Sam Davis Pastor, Beulah Grove Baptist Church
The Scriptures The Old Testament and The New Testament
The Selection ............................... Mass Choir "It Is Well With My Soul" A.M.E. Hymnal #448
The Expressions of Comfort Neighbor / Friend .. . Mrs. LaRose Easton Class Leader ... Mrs. Hettie F. Copeland Family Member ... Mrs. Janie Martin
The Obituary .............................. Read Silently Soft Music
The Acknowledgements ............ Mrs. Shirley Bennings
The Solo ............................. Mr. Harry Stewart
The Eulogy .................... Rev. Larry W. Hudson, Sr.
The Recessional ....................... Clergy and Family "Going Up Yonder"
The Interment .................... Walker Memorial Park
~ Fellowship ~ Bethels Alpha Center

25 Gentlemens Club
Representatives from Sears T. W. Josey Class of 1991
earers Stewardesses of Bethel A.M.E. Church
Larry W. Hudson Male Usher Board **********
God Knows Best"
Theres an open gate at the end of the road Through which each must go alone And there, in light we cannot see, Our Father claims His own. Beyond the gate your loved one finds Happiness and rest And there is comfort in the thought
That a loving God knows best. "
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We express our thanks to all of our dear friends who opened their hearts to give love and comforting support during our bereavement. With deep gratitude, we shall always remember your courtesies.
. . . THE PERNELL FAMILY
Services Entrusted To Historic Dents Undertaking Establishment
930 DAntignac Street - Augusta, Georgia