- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- Celebrating a life, Mrs. Laura J. Reese, July 13, 1920-February 14th, 2003, Thursday, February 20, 2003, 12:00 p.m., Antioch Baptist Church, Rev. Kenneth B. Martin, pastor, Rev. John Lockhart, associate pastor, presiding
- Date of Original:
- 2003-02-20
- Subject:
- African American women--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Augusta--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Richmond County, Augusta, 33.47097, -81.97484
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
image/jpeg - Description:
- Program for the February 20, 2003 funeral of Laura Johnson Reese.
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:reese20030220
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_reese20030220
- 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:
-
elebratlng
Mrs. Laura J. Reese
July 13, 1920-February 14, 2003
time to Love
In 1943 Laura was united in holy matrimony to the late Lloyd K. Reese, Sr. To this union four children were born, Barbara, Lloyd, Valeria, who preceded her in death, and Lauren (DeeDee).
he Life Season of
Laura Johnson Reese
TJuTK ixa time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven. Ecct 3:1
time to Work
She was a housewife and mother until the children were of school age; she then began using her skills as a nurses assistant and substitute teacher.
time to Die
time to be Born
Laura was born on July 13, 1920, in Monte/uma (Macon County), Georgia, to the parentage of the late Lonnie Singleton Johnson and Annie Burnam.
On Friday, February 14, 2003, at University Hospital, God called Laura from labor to reward.
time to Mourn
time to Live
At an early age she was baptized at Shade Arnold Baptist Church in Monte/uma. She also attended school there. She later joined the Antioch Baptist Church where she served on the Deaconess Board for many years.
Left to cherish her memory are one son, Lioyd K, Reese, Jr. of Augusta, Georgia; two daughters, Barbara R. Lockhart of Miami, Florida, and Lauren Kristina Deidre Reese of Augusta, Georgia; one son-in-law, James Lockhart of Miami, Florida; two adoring grandchildren, Yolanda Lockhart and James K. Lockhart of Miami, Florida; a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
Mother
From the moment we were conceived,
She prayed for us,
- .
When we were born, she welcomed us.
Through our childhood years
She trained us.
With each success, she applauded us,
In the midst of ourfailures,
She believed in us.
We have known her love,
Benefited from her sacrifices,
Received her forgiveness,
How we will miss her!
Order of Service
Thursday, February 20, 2003 12:00 noon Antioch Baptist Church
Rev. Kenneth B. Martin, Pastor Rev. John Lockhart, Associate Pastor - Presiding
Processional ............................. .Family and Frimds
Selection............ ........................An/ioch Baptist Church Choir
Scripture Old Testament ..................Psalm 23 Afew Testament ..................ICorinthians 13
Prayer....................................... Minister
Remarks (2 Minutes Please) .........Sis. Louise Heath Mrs. Ivie Tunrian Dea. Christopher EKm
Obituary.................................... Read Silently
Acknowledgment and Resolution .................... .......Mrs. Connie Tillman
Solo..........................................Rev. Larry Fryer
Words of Comfort ..................... Ret/. John Lockhart,, Associate Pastor
Recessional
Interment .......................... .......Southview Cemetery
Repast....................................... Good Shepherd Baptist Church Fellowship Hall
Lloyd Reese diaries Beaslfy
Active Pallbearers Roosevelt Brown Carl, Jordan
/<?'T)' Reese Robert Bailey
Acknowledgments We Hiou/d like to thank all of the many nlativrs and fritnds who have shown love, kindness, and support during our mothers illness and this special, time.
May God richly bless each ofyou. Barbara, Lloyd and DeeDce
Services Entrusted To W.H. Ma.y.i Mortuary Augusta, Georgia
A Special Thanks To Davis Funeral, Home Louisvillf, Georgia
2003 This Is Your LiteTM by BerylMartin 877-369-LIFE
