Q/tfCiv. (^/ovence (Sffovlow, <3%uwwle&6>
2359 od(t. <Sfy*eet CSdutyiataj
(Friday, oA/owm&ev- 40j 2006
44:00 a.m.
&lev: *T^ &). 'SftoAet&j ^jPaafov,
Mrs. Florence Horton Saunders, 86, widow of the late William
(Sonny) Saunders, entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 6,
2006 at St Joseph Hospital, Augusta, Georgia.
Florence was the daughter of the late John Henry and Hannah
Horton. She was born December 24, 1919 in Columbia County,
Appling, GA. At an early age, she was baptized at the Second Carmel
Baptist Church. After moving to Augusta, GA, she moved her
membership to Gumming Grove Baptist Church, and also in regular
attendance at Elim Baptist Church.
She was a longtime member of the Augusta North Augusta Travel Club
and was a founding organizer of the Dent Family Reunion. She loved
to fish and was an accomplished cook who was especially known for
her famous coconut pies. She loved being among her family and
friends talking, laughing, and sharing her big heart and her warm
loving spirit. She was truly a blessing to her children, grandchildren,
sisters, brothers, other relatives andfriends.
She leaves with cherished memories her loving and devoted daughters,
Georgia Ruth (LeRoy) Johnson, Augusta and Georgia Blount,
Louisville, KY; a loving and devoted son, James Gilbert, Atlantic City,
NJ; two sisters, Ruth Hawes and Frances Cole, Augusta; 11
grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; nephew, Frederick (Sylvia)
Horton, Augusta; several other loving nieces and nephews; adopted
family, Thomas, & Helen Henry and Richard and Faye Johnson, all of
Augusta; many caring and loving friends and neighbors; special care
givers, Dr. Williams Neuman and Staff, Dr. Abdulla Abdulla and Staff
Caretha Taylor, the Hospice Staff of St. Joseph Hospital and the Elim
Baptist Church family.
Interment
2nd Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery
Columbia County
The
ORDER OF SERVICE
Song Selection
Elim Baptist Church Choir
Invocation
Rev. Anthony Miller, Pastor
Ashley Baptist Church
Scripture/Prayer
Rev. Nathaniel Irvin, Pastor
Old Storm Branch Baptist Church
Reflection
Mrs. Elizabeth Jordan
Mrs. Jeanette Thurmond
Deacon Latimer Stokes
Solo
Mrs. Bess Daniels
Acknowledgements
Mrs. Helen Henry
Song Selection
Elim Baptist Church Choir
Words of Comfort
Pastor C. D. Roberts
Song Selection
Elim Baptist Church Choir
(I'll Fly Away)
Repast Elim Baptist Church Fellowship Hall
Pallbearers
Men ofElim Baptist Church
Flower Bearers
Ushers ofElim Baptist Church
To Those I Love
To those I love and those who love me,
When I am gone, release me, let me go
I have so many things to see and do.
You mustn' tie yourself to me with tears
Be happy that we had so many years.
I gave you my love and you can only guess,
How much you gave me in happiness.
I thank you for the love you each have shown
But not it's time I traveled on alone,
So grieve awhile for me, if grieve you must
Then let your grief be comforted by trust
Its only for awhile that we must part
So bless the memories within your heart
I won't be far away, for life goes on.
So, if you need me, call and I will come.
Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near,
And if you listen with your heart,
You'll hear all my love around you soft and clear,
And then, when you must come this way alone.
I'll greet you with a smile and say, "Welcome Home."
For the flowers and cards you sent and the gifts you brought so tenderly to our door,
we say "Thank you." The prayers you prayed played a part in easing the pain in our
hearts and have helped us to find the strength to bear the loss of the one we hold so
dear. It has been a great comfort indeed to see you in this time of sorrow and need.
So from our hearts, you help to mend, we thank you sincerely again and again for
being such wonderful friends. The family
Acknowledgments
HISTORIC DENT'S UNDERTAKING ESTABLISHMENT
930 D'Antignac Street- Augusta, Georgia
706.722.4809