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"I have fought a good fight, 1 have finished my course, I have kept the faith." II TIMOTHY 4:7 
Sister Frendenner Hay Sapp was bom May 10, 1920, in Robbins (Barnwell County), South Carolina. She was the youngest of seven children born to Mr. Caesar and Mrs. Dora Barker Hay. 
A s a young child she moved to Augusta, Georgia, where she was raised by her grandmother, Rosa Barker, and aunt, Hattie Barker. She received her early educa tion from the Haines Industrial Normal Institute (now Lucy C. Laney High School). After graduating from Haines, she continued her education by attending Paine College where she received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education. She did further studies at Georgia Southern and other institutions. 
Upon graduating from college, the Reverend A .C. Griggs called her to return to her alma mater as a classroom instructor. This was her first teaching experience as a Mathematics Teacher. She served for one school term at Haines Institute, then moved on to begin her long career in the Richmond County School System. For the next few years she taught at First Ward and Peter H. Craig Elementary Schools. In 1955, she transferred to A.R. Johnson Junior High School where she returned to the field of mathematics. She retired as a mathematics teacher at T.W. Josey High School in 1977. Her love and concern for her students extended far beyond the classroom. Mrs. Sapp nurtured the whole child. Her creative innovative methods of teaching motivated her students to reach for the greater heights in character and learning. She had high expectations of her students and worked hard to help them achieve success in school. She was always willing to share words of encouragement of help them in anyway she could. Throughout her tenure as a teacher she also served as lunchroom manager of the school's cafeteria. Many students remember her well for the meals she provided them. 
N o one will ever know all the wonderful acts of kindness Sister Sapp rendered throughout her life. Clearly she believed that a Christian should serve and care for others. She truly heeded the scriptures as stated in that she fed the hungry, clothed the naked and did it all in ways that made each recipient of her love feel special. For years she provided meals daily for the elderly, and shut-ins. She also spent many hours taking care of and transporting the sick to the doctor, and many more deeds unknown. Countless people, young and old have been blessed by the love and concern she had for them simply because they were G od's children. She is also remembered for the many weddings that she helped plan and direct. Many couples can look back at their wedding day and remember the contributions made by her to make their special day one to be remembered. 
As a member of Galilee, Frendenner Hay Sapp spent countless hours supporting the various ministries of the church. Her work with the Youth Ministry touched the lives of the young people at Galilee and children visiting here through the years. She was responsible for establishing the fist Vacation Bible School at Galilee. Many were blessed through the creative dramas and programs held at the church. She also served as Assistant Superintendent of the Sunday School, President of the Baptist Training Union, Advisor of the Deaconess Board, President of the Pastor's Aid Circle and Chairperson of the Refreshment Committee. She was also an active member of the Missionary Circle, and Bible Study Class. In all her efforts claimed no personal recognition, her only desire was for the advancement of the church that she loved so dearly in knowledge and spiritual growth. 
 
 In recognition of the many years of faithful service at Galilee as a member, Director of Youth Ministry, Hospitality and as Church Clerk, the Galilee Church Family recognized Sister Sapp during the celebration of the Church's 100th Anniversary in 1994. It was at this time that the Frendenner Hay Sapp Scholarship was established. This scholarship is given to youths of the church that are in the process of continuing their education beyond high school. The members of Galilee desire that this scholarship would serve as a lasting commemoration of all the traits Sister Sapp exhibited as a Christian, scholar, and educator. 
Frendenner Hay Sapp's loving, humble, gentle and sweet qualitites endeared her to all who knew her. She was truly a God fearing, Christian woman, possessed with the spirit of kindness, friendliness, compassion, loyalty and devotion to God and His church. 
Sister Sapp was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Deacon Fred Sapp, Sr. in July, 1945. This loving union produced one son, Fred Sapp, Jr. Her love and devotion to her family came second only to her love and devotion to her Lord and Savior. 
She leaves to cherish her memory: her loving and devoted son and "daughter" , Fred (Wilhelmena) Sapp, Jr.; three grandchildren, Fredd Thomas Sapp and Andrew Mitchell Sapp, Orlando, FL and Atyia Felise Sapp, College of Charleston, SC ; two sisters-in-law, Alean M. Hay, Augusta, G A and Carrielou Hay, Lanham, MD; eight Godchildren, Tania Gadson, Cordelia Gunter, Colis Ivey, Vince Lockhart, Lloyd Reese, Lannie Frendenner Merriweather, Deidre Grant and Ronald C. Grant; a lifelong faithful friend, Magnolia Donahue; two loyal and bving care providers, Janie L. Moody and Doretha Smith, Augusta, G A ; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and her extended family in the community and at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church. 
MAMA, HOW DID YOU DIE1 
You tackled the troubles that came our way With a resolute heart, always cheerful. 
You never hid your face from the light of day With an angry soul and fearful. 
Trouble can be a ton, or trouble can be an ounce, O r trouble is what you make it, 
And it wasn't the fact that you were hurt that counted Only how did you take it. 
If you were beaten to earth, you said, "so what' " You came up with a smiling face. 
You never minded falling down flat, But to lie there - that was the disgrace. The harder you fell, the higher you bounced; You were proud of your blackened eye! It wasn't the fact that you were beaten that counted 
But how you fought - and why! 
And thoughyou are now done to the death, You battled the best you could. 
You held firm to G od's hand to the very last breathAnd the fight you fought was good. 
Death comes with a crawl, or comes with a pounce, When it arrives this story-we'll tell: 
It isn't the fact that you've gone that counts' Just how did you die, and, M ama, you died well.