- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- In memory of Shigeko Arai Ross, May 9, 1934-September 8, 2012, memorial service, September 15, 2012, 1:00 p.m.
- Date of Original:
- 2012-09-15
- Subject:
- Funeral rites and ceremonies--United States
Mourning customs--United States
Funeral service--United States
Genealogy
African American women--United States--History--21st century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--United States--History--21st century
African Americans--United States--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, 39.76, -98.5
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Program for the September 15, 2012 funeral of Shigeko Arai Ross. Funding for this project provided by Georgia HomePLACE, a unit of the Georgia Public Library Service.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder-R-0058
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_fpro_rossshigekoarai20120915
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_rossshigekoarai20120915
- Language:
- eng
- 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.
- Extent:
- 4 pages
- 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 Memory of
Shigeko Arai Ross
May 9, 1934 - September 8, 2012
Memorial Service September 15, 2012 1:00 PM
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September 15, 2012
Prelude
Welcome
Gloria Richardson
Prayer
Minister of Ceremony: Doug Law
Recitation of the Lotus Sutra
Offering of Incense
Shigeko In Her Own Words
Joe Ross
Letters of condolence
SGI President Diasaku Ikeda
Tomo Kawaguchi
English Gt Japanese
SGI-USA General Director Danny Nagashima Gwen Cook
Sacred Writings
Joyce Law
Conversation between a Sage and an Unenlightened Man
Remembrances
Janet Story Kazue Hashimoto
Louise Graves
Words from the Family Letter of condolence - Arai Family
Ken Riley
Words of appreciation
Washington Ross
Eulogy
Yoko Simpson
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Martinez, GA - Shigeko Ross, beloved wife of Washington Ross entered into rest on Saturday September 8, 2012 at Doctors Hospital.
Shigeko was a devoted, loving mother and wife. As a member of SGI-USA, a lay Buddhist organization, for over 40 years she devoted herself to the beliefs of world peace through individual happiness. She served in many volunteer roles to further SGI-USA's goals in Augusta, Georgia.
Shigeko loved dogs and rescued several dogs from the local shelter and cared for them in her home. She and Washington enjoyed bowling and regularly participated in bowling leagues throughout Augusta. Many of their close friends were originally bowling league associates. Shigeko also volunteered at University Hospital for over 10 years.
Survivors include: her .husband Washington Ross, sons and daughters-in-law Joseph (Amie) Ross, Jason (Kiana) Ross, Jerry Tucker; grandchildren Kyla, McKenna, Kayne, Lila and Jacob Ross; brothers Hisayuki Arai, Toshitaka Arai; sisters-in law, Lelia Johnson, Constance Crudup, Gloria Hawkins, Margret Morris. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hiromatsu and Maruko Arai; bother, Yoshimitsu Arai; son, John K. Ross.
`The Offering o f Incense The role of incense in spiritual ceremonies is a human universal expression to symbolize purity, protection, and praise. In Nichiren Buddhism, we offer incense, during prayer, in praise of the eternity of life. Please join in this
offering to honor the eternal life of Shigeko.
The Ross Family wishes to acknowledge with deep appreciation the many expressions of love, concern and kindness shown to them during this time of bereavement. For those wishing to make memorials in lieu of flowers, please consider the charity of your choice in her honor.
Funeral Director Mark Jones Elliott's Funeral Home 4255 Columbia Road Martinez, GA 30907
