Homegoing
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Worris "Russell
~ Tuesday ~
April 20, 2004
2:00 P.M.
Miles Memorial
C.M.E. Church
Reverend
Christopher G. Johnson
~ Officiating ~
The Obituary
100 (glorious Oscars
One hundred years ago, February 18, Mary W. Morris Russell was born in Culverton,
Georgia to the late David and Clara Glover. She is the only survivor of four brothers and
two sisters. In 1930, she moved to Augusta, Georgia where she was employed at Claussen
Bakery and at the Augusta National Golf Course. While working at the Golf Course, she
met and, at one time, worked for the late President Dwight D. and Mrs. Mamie Eisenhower.
She was married to the late Frank Morris, and was the mother of six boys and three girls:
Carlton, Warren L. and Willie H. Morris (living); James F. Clarence and Lucius A. Morris
(deceased), Thelma L. Arnett, Carolyn E. Lake, and Mattlyn L. Holliman. After her chib
dren reached adulthood, she moved to and lived in Mt. Dora, Florida where she worked and
later married the late Rev. Arthur M. Russell.
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In 1980, she moved back to Augusta, Georgia and reunited with her family church, Miles
Memorial C.M.E. Church, where she was always a vital part. In 1995, after becoming dis-
abled, she moved into Blair House Nursing Home. In 1997, she was crowned Miss Blair
House and in Atlanta on the state level, she was second
runner up.
In celebrating Mrs. Russells 100th birthday, her children,
grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grand-
children praised God for the longevity of her life, and
thanked Him for choosing them to be the offspring of such
a BEAUTIFUL, VIBRANT, QUEEN of a lady.
Prelude
Musician
Order of Service
The Reverend Christopher G. Johnson, MDiv., Pastor - Presiding
Processional........................................................................"When The Saints"
The Call to Worship.............................................The Rev. Christopher G. Johnson, MDiv.
The Hymn of Praise..............................................Congregation - #211 What A Fellowship"
The Affirmation of Faith............................................................The Apostles Creed
THE APOSTLES CREED
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ His only Son Our Lord, who was
conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; the
third day he rose from the dead, he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from
thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. 1 believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the
communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.
The Prayer of Confidence.............................................The Rev. Diane Askew, Pastor
RockofAgesC.M.E. Church
The Ministry of Music................................................Miles Memorial Church Choir
The Scripture Readings ....Old Testament - Psalms 23 & New Testament'John 3:1'17.... The Rev. Kenneth Clay
New Creation Christian Church
The Special Ministry of Music.................................................The Rev. Larry Fryer, Pastor
Trinity C.M.E. Church - Jewell, Georgia
The Reflections...........................................................As Directed (3 Minutes Please)
Earl Morris - Grandson
The Reverend Timothy Green, Pastor 'Jenkins Memorial C .M .E. Church
Mr. M .L. Long - Church Member and Friend
The Obituary.........................................................................Read Silently
The Acknowledgements
The Ministry of Music.................................................Miles Memorial Church Choir
The Eulogy...................................................The Rev. Christopher G. Johnson, Pastor
The Recessional......................................................................Bye and Bye-
Interment
Mt. Olive Memorial Gardens
Pallbearers
Grandsons
Honorary Pallbearers
Stewardesses of Miles Memorial C.M.E. Church
Twenty-Third Psalm
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he
leadeth me beside the still waters, he restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths ofrighteous'
ness for his names sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will
fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table
before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth
over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the
house of the Lord for ever.
Hchnowledgements
The family wishes to thank each of you for all of the words of kindness, cards, flowers,
food and support. May God continue to keep each of you in His care.
Services Entrusted To
Williams Funeral Home, Inc.
1765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard ~ Augusta, Georgia
(706)722-5551
&
2945 Old Tobacco Road ~ Hephzibah, Georgia
(706) 7924003