Homegoing flflrs. Wary W. 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. * - -V * '** - 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