"Be ofgood cheer in time ofgriefandpain. "
JQoro.no.
November 24, 1916 - Way 6, 1996
I have finished with this house of clay Please kindly and carefully, lay it away.
And let me rest from this life of pain; Toiling in sunshine, storm and rain.
Trying to help the sick and poor, And turning no needy from my door.
I tried to do my Masters work Never a duty did I shirk.
Many times I was misunderstood When I had done the best I could.
I am tired now, so let me rest Dont cry, dont you know God knows best. Please no sad hearts, no hung down heads,
Dont weep for me, for I am not dead. I have another house you know
Where only Gods redeemed can go. I do not need this house of clay So tenderly, carefully, lay it away.
MONDAY, MAY 13, 1996
1:00 P.M. BethelA.M.E. Church
Crawford Avenue - Augusta, Georgia * * * *
Reverend Larry W. Hudson, Sr., Pastor - Officiating

Lora Loretta Samuels was bom November 24, 1916, in Warren County, Georgia to Fonie and Effie D. Roberts. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Shady Grove Baptist Church.
She was united in Holy Wedlock to the late Thomas Hayes Samuels of Lincoln County, Georgia. To this union a set of twins, Barbara and Billie, was bom.
Mrs. Samuels joined Bethel A.M.E. Church more than fifty years ago. During her fellowship there she was a Sunday School Teacher, a member of the Stewardess Board, and a member of the Steward Board. She was the President of the local and Augusta, Georgia Conference Branch of the Womens Missionary Society and a lifetime member.
Mrs. Samuels received numerous awards and recognitions for her many service activities.
She leaves to cherish her loving memory: her daughter, Mrs. Barbara Samuels Cambridge, Dallas, TX; son, Mr. Billie Samuels, Sr., Augusta, GA; one brother, Alton Gross, Augusta, GA; three sisters, Mrs. Lillie Johnson, Mrs. Elmirie Darby, both of Augusta, GA and Mrs. Beatrice Jones, Miami, FL; one daughter-in-law, Jamie Samuels; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Gladys Brown, Augusta, GA; eleven very special grandchildren and eight beautiful great-grandchildren; lots and lots of loving and caring nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of wonderful friends and neighbors.
"... here am I Lord, send me."

The Reverend Clyde Hill, Sr. - Presiding Pastor, Mt. Calvary Baptist Church

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The Prelude ........................................ Softly "There Is A Land ofPure Delight"
The Processional ........................... Clergy and Family
The Hymn .................................... Mass Choir
The Invocation ........................... Rev. Scotty Swiney
The Scriptures Old Testament ............................ Rev. John Hall New Testament ..................... Ms. Latrell Cambridge
Selection ....................................... Mass Choir "If When You Give The Best Of Your Service"
Expressions of Comfort Class Leader - Mr. Willie Chiles
Sunday School - Mrs. Georgia Ann Curtis Mission - Mrs. Emma Seay Mrs. Emma Gretchen
Solo ............................. Mrs. Cleaster Hart Anderson
Acknowledgements ......................... Mrs. Janet Walker
Solo ..................................... Mr. Harry Stewart

Family Tribute
The Eulogy ...................... Rev. Larry W. Hudson, Sr. Pastor, Bethel A.M.E. Church
The Recessional ........................... Clergy and Family "Sing The Wondrous Love OfJesus"

Interment .......................... Cedar Grove Cemetery

- Fellowship Following the Interment at Bethels Alpha Center

- The Participants For The Service -
Steward Board of Bethel A.M.E. Church
Jjf lofner Womens Missionary Society of Bethel A.M.E. Church
This service ofcelebration was personally prepared by the late Mrs. Samuels.
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With grateful appreciation we acknowledge the many kindnesses extended to us as we are saddened by the loss of our beloved. May Gods richest blessings shower upon each of you always!
. . . THE FAMILY ********** Services Entrusted To WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, INC.
Augusta, Georgia