Services for Mrs. Mattie ftnn Sunrise tyvember 22, 1936 Sunset December 4,2002 Saturday, December 7, 2002 IhOOA.M. Williams Funeral Home Chapel Augusta, Georgia rf? if? rp *^? ^* rf? Reverend Stewart Thompkins ~ Officiating Obituary Mrs. Mattie Ann Ramsey was born November 22, 1936, in Augusta, Georgia to the late James and Maggie Rickerson. At an early age, she was converted and baptized at Broad way Baptist Church. She was married to the late Samuel Ramsey. To this union one child was born, Sandra Ramsey Connor. Mattie had seven siblings to precede her in death. Mrs. Mattie Ann Ramsey was blessed with: one daughter, Mrs. Sandra Ramsey Connor; one son-in-law, Mr. James Connor, Spartanburg, South Carolina; four sisters, Mrs. Lillie R. Ingram, Mrs. Leomia R. Dunn, Miss Helen Rickerson and Mrs. Dorothy R. Powell of Augusta, Geor gia; three sisters-in-law, Mrs. Mary McCord, Miami, Florida, Mrs. Constance Carswell and Mrs. Sally Jo Rickerson, Augusta, Georgia; nieces, Mrs. Jennie Vee Johnson, Mrs. Patricia Downs, Augusta, Georgia, Miss Deseree McCord and Miss Orissa McCord, Miami, Florida; nephews, Mr. George Johnson and Mr. Lew Downs, Augusta, Georgia, Mr. Jimmy McCord, Jr. and Mr. Michael McCord, Miami, Florida; and a host of great-nieces and nephews, other rela tives and friends. A FAMILY PRAYER Oh Lord, be gentle with her. Be merciful and kind; For she was loved so dearly bBy those she left behind, Walk slowly with her, Lord, As you take her to the Promised Land. Stay ever by her side, Sing sweetly in her ears And when she cries ot missing us Gently wipe away her tears. And, Lord, when what weve asked is done, We pray our hearts youll touch. And let her know we love her so, And we miss her just as much. Order of Service Reverend Stewart Thompkins ~ Presiding Processional Congregational Hymn ................. Led By Elizabeth Paschal "Ill Fly Away" Prayer .............................................. Rev. Stewart Thompkins Scripture ....................................................... Rev. Nancy Ross Selection .......................................................... Henry Johnson Remarks ...................................................... Family & Friends Acknowledgements ................................. Barbara Thompkins Selection ......................................................... Henry Johnson Eulogy .............................................. Rev. Stewart Thompkins Recessional ~ Repast ~ Broadway Baptist Church Fellowship Hall God grant me the serenity To accept the things I cannot change Courage to change the things I can And wisdom to know the difference, I Am With you Always To those I love and those who love me, When 1 am gone, release me, let me go. 1 have so many things to see and do. You must not tie yourself to 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 you for the love you each have shown But now it is time I traveled on alone. So grieve awhile for me, if grieve you must, Then let your grief be comforted by trust. Its only for a while that we must part. So bless the memories within your heart. I wont be far away for life goes on. So if you need me , call and I will come . Though you cant see me or touch me, Ill be near And if you listen with your heart, you will hear, All of my love around you, soft and clear. And then, when you must come this way alone, Ill greet you with a smile and a "welcome home" . ~ IN APPRECIATION^ We wish to acknowledge with deep gratitude and appreciation, the many acts of kindness demonstrated to us at this time. May God bless each one of you. -The Family Services Entrusted To Williams Funeral Home, Inc. 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard Augusta, Georgia