~Service, Thursday May 15, 2014 3:00 PM Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church at The Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Association Center Central Blvd. 1 R I B U T E S Order of Service Reverend Maurice Harden, Presiding Reverend Delmons White, Eulogy Processional with Viewing Selection................ Scriptures: Old Testament.... New Testament... Prayer of Comfort........ Selection................ Reflections: As a Church Member... As a Friend.......... As a Neighbor......... As a Co-worker........ As We Knew Her........ Special Tribute......... Solo.................... Acknowledgements........ Selection............... Words of Comforts....... ...Macedonia Baptist Church Choir ...Bishop Reginald Roberts ..........Rev. John Nesbitt ..........Overseer Stephanie Blanks ..........Macedonia Baptist Church .......Deaconess Jacquelyn Hunter ..........Evangelist Ruby Andrews .......Sis. Diane Hicklen .......Sis. Regina Hunter .......Christians For Change Baptist Change Baptist Church, Atlanta, GA .......Rev. John Kendall Roberts, Jr. .............Sis. Lucy Powell Macedonia Baptist Church Choir .....Reverend Delmons White Recessional Service of Interment Marlow Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery Marlow, Georgia REPAST Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Association Center Guyton, Georgia March 29,1958 Obituary May 8,2014 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which he Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me a that day; and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Mrs. Claudia Denise Roberts was born March 29, 1958 to the late Willie James and Nora Mae Baldwin. She was educated in the Effingham County School System. She graduated from Effingham County High School in the class of 1976. She graduated from Fort Valley State University with a B.A. Degree in Psychology and received a Masters Degree in Education from Lesley University. She also received an Education Specialist Degree from Cambridge College. Mrs. Roberts was employed by the Effingham County Board of Education and served as 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, and 5th Grade Teacher at Guyton Elementary School, where she retired after teaching for 27 years and received Teacher of the Year for the 2001-2002 school term. Deaconess Roberts was a lifetime member of the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church where she served as a Deaconess, Sunday school teacher, as well as sang in the Imperial choir for many years. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Stars Lodge #292. She was joined in Holy Matrimony to Deacon John Kendall Roberts, Sr. To this union three children were born: Rev. John Kendall Roberts' Jr., Kendra Denise Roberts and Jordan Kristopher Roberts. She also leaves to cherish her memories three brothers and a sister: Willie James Baldwin, Jr. (Rose) of Columbia, South Carolina; Lindy Baldwin Scott (David) of Atlanta, Georgia; Pastor Michael Wayne Baldwin (Kenya) of Atlanta, Georgia and Kenneth Lamar Baldwin of Atlanta, Georgia. Furthermore, she leaves aunts and uncles: Maggie Ross (Aqrley), Martha Scott, Mary Scott, Agnes Manior, Raymond Bolden, Jr., Jack Bolden, Martha Strong (Rev. Augustus), Edward Baldwin (Lizzie), Felix Racine, Marietta Samuel Baldwin, Marion Everett, Maggie Williams, Nara Gaines (Clarence) ; two brothers-in-law and two sisters-in-law: Bishop Reginald Roberts (Katie), Wayne Roberts (Shante), Cheryl Goldwire (Franklin), Sheila Thompson. A host of nephews, nieces, cousins, close relatives and friends. W O m o ~ < x? m (/> ts o 4 S ' sm \ (Sf ' i i Our Love Was Heaven-Sent Sometimes it was when I looked into your eyes and felt such deep love in my heart Sometimes It was when we shared dreams, hopes and prayers in this closeness weve had from the start. Sometimes it was when you did sweet thoughtful things that reminded me Im precious to you. Sometimes it was when you stood up for whats right and your faith and strong values shined through. Sometimes it was when I leafed back through my memories of joy that youve brought to my life. there are so many times I thank the Lord for the blessing of being your spouse forever and always. You are my beloved My friend My wife With All My Love! Your Husband Kendall An Angel An angel lived among us, A gift from God above. She showered us with kindness And shared with us her love. She cherished every moment With the sister who was her special friend Walking hand in hand together, Facing life together time and time again. She loved her sister and brothers dearly, Each one a different way, Nestled close within her heart. Though, now, shes far away. Shes gone to live with Jesus. Farewell, Dear Mother Somewhere our my heart beneath all my grie and pain, Is a smile I still wear at the sound of your deal name. The precious word is MOTHER, she was my world you see, But now my heart is breaking cause shes no longer here with me. God chose her for His angel to watch me from above, To guide me and advise me and know that Im| still loved. The day she had to leave me when her life on earth was through, God had better plans for her, for this, I surely knew. When I think of her kind heart and all those loving years, My memories surround me and I cant hold back the tears. She truly was my best friend, someone I could confide in, She always had a tender touch and a warm and gentle grin. I want to thank you Mother for teaching me s< well, And though the time has come that I must bid you this farewell. Ill remember all youve taught me and make you proud youll see. Thank you my Dear Mother for all the love you showed me. Although youve left this earth and now youve taken flight, I know that you are here with me each morning, noon and night Love, Kenny, Kendra, & Kris T R 1 Y ~Pallbearers~ John K. Roberts, Jr. Jordan K. Roberts Brian Scott Kelvin Baldwin Michael Baldwin, II Joshua Baldwin Maurice Burney ~Floral Attendants~ Nieces Family & Friends ~A CKNO WLEDGEMENTS~ The family of the late Deaconess Claudia Denise Baldwin Roberts wish to express our sincere appreciation for your prayers, calls and kind deeds during our time of bereavement. A Special Thanks goes to the Doctors and staff in Savannah, Georgia and Boston, Massachusetts who diligently cared for her. May God continue to richly bless each of you. -The Family of Claudia Baldwin Roberts~ (Funeral Arrangements Entrusted To: Smalls funeral Jlome, Inc. 203 Samuel Smalts Sr. SLve Quyton, Qeorgia (912) 772-3400 "l family Servingfamilies Lotion 5 Designs (912)748-0430