Che celebration of life and MomegoingServices for Mrs* Zheresa Koss Sunrise February 28, 1929 Sunset December 11, 2009 Friday, December 18, 200 9 12:00 Noon Tabernacle Baptist Church 1223 Laney Walker Boulevard Augusta, Georgia Reverend Dr. Charles E. Goodman, Jr., Pastor O bituary Mrs. Theresa Cantey Ross was born February 28, 1929 to the late Mr. and Mrs. George M. Cantey o f Augusta, Georgia. In 1947 she was joined in Holy Matrimony to the late Herbert M. Ross. To this union, Herbert Cantey Ross was born. Mrs. Ross joined Tabernacle Baptist Church at an early age and served as a Sunday School and Bible School teacher for more than fifty years. She sang in the E. L. Stewart Choir, was a Deaconess and worked diligently with many other church and civic organizations. Mrs. Ross was a graduate o f Haines Normal and Industrial Institute o f Augusta, Georgia. She was employed with Brown Radiology as a technician for over thirty years before retiring. She leaves memories that will be forever cherished by her loved ones: son, Herbert C. (Jacqlin V. Robinson, fiancee) Ross o f Charlotte, North Carolina; sister, Evelyn C. (Paul) Alexander o f Charlotte, North Carolina; grandson, Lt. Christian (Ayanna) Ross, USN, Okinawa, Japan; great grandson, Christian Francis Ross, Jr., Okinawa, Japan and a host o f cousins and friends. Processional O rder o f S ervice Selection ............................................................... "Come Te Disconsolate" Tabernacle Baptist Church Choir Scriptures Old Testament 23rd Psalm............................................. Minister Houston Morgan New Testament John 14: 1- 6 ...............................................Minister Gaynelle Ellis Prayer of C om fort..................................... Minister Wanda Richardson Selection..............................................................................."Precious Lord" Tabernacle Baptist Church Choir Reflections (3 minutes please) Deacon Florida Reid, Church Member Herbert C. Ross, Son Poem/Acknowledgements....................................... Mrs. Regina Jones Deaconess Selection ........................................... Tabernacle Baptist Church Choir Words of Comfort.......................... Rev. Dr. Charles E. Goodman, Jr. Recessional................"N earer My God To Thee" ............. Instrumental Interment Cedar Grove Cemetery 120 Watkins Street Augusta, Georgia Repast Tabernacle Baptist Church Family Life Center Pallbearers Deacons o f Tabernacle Baptist Church Mower Bearers Deaconess o f Tabernacle Baptist Church D o N o t Stand A t My Grave A nd Weep Do not stand a t my grave a n d weep. I am not there I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds th a t blow I am the diam ond g lin ts on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened g ra in I am the gentle a u tu m n rain. When you awaken in the m orning hush I am the swift uplifting rush O f quiet birds in circled flig h t I am the soft stars that shine a t night. Do not stand a t my grave a n d cry. I am not there, I did not die. Anon Acknowledgements We are most grateful to God for the gift of friends like you who have been so kind and thoughtful. Your prayers, calls, words of encouragement, flowers and the many acts of kindness, both seen and unseen, has truly given us strength and inspiration during this time. Thank you and may God continue to bless each and every one of you. The Family W. H . Mays M ortuary "Professional Service A Family Tradition Since 1922" 1221 James Brown Boulevard Augusta, Georgia 30901