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Dont grieve for me, for notv Im free; 
Im following the path God has chosen for me. 
I took His hand when I heard Him call; 
I turned my back and left it all. 
I could not stay another day; 
To laugh, to love, to work or play. 
Tasks left undone must stay that way; 
Ive now found peace at the end of day. 
If my parting has left a void; 
Then fill it with remembered joys. 
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss; 
Oh yes, these things I, too, will miss. 
Be not burdened with times of sorrow; 
Look for the sunshine of tomorrow. 
My lifes been full, I savored much; 
Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch. 
Perhaps my time seems all too brief; 
Dont lengthen your pain with undue grief. 
Lift up your heart and peace to thee; 
God wanted me nowHe has set me free. 
Nephews 
Pine Hill Baptist Church 
859 Pine Hill Church Road 
Waynesboro, Georgia 
Appreciation to all of you with warmest thanks! The 
family of the late Mary Lou Saxon wishes to express 
our deep appreciation to those who have offered acts of 
kindness and support, and messages of sympathy and 
comfort in our bereavement. We especially thank the 
Staff of University Care Kentwood and the Pine Hill 
Church Family, Chavous B. Johnson and staff, and the 
Gough Community for their support, love, and personal 
relationships with Mary Lou. Auntie Dankie loved 
celebrating her birthday. We would like to thank all of her 
nieces, nephews, great-nephews, great-nieces, and relatives for 
helping her special day be a memorable one. 
JOHNSON 
" F I I N F P A I S r 1 I T F 
FUNERAL ST ICE 
"Where Excellent Service Is An Everlasting Memory" 
885 Waters Street 
Waynesboro, GA 30830 
Phone: (706) 554-7843 
Mortician, Chavous B. Johnson 
Homegoing Celebration for 
Sunrise Sunset 
March 18, 1916 January 8, 2021 
Thursday, January 14, 2021 
1:00 p.m. 
Pine Hill Baptist Church 
859 Pine Hill Church Road 
Waynesboro, Georgia 30830 
Reverend Virgil Lynch, Pastor 
Reverend Beotis Clark, Jr., Presiding 
Reverend Tracy Brown, Officiating 
Mary Lou Saxon, age 104, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, 
January 8, 2021, at the University Extended Care Kentwood, 1227 West 
Wheeler Parkway, Augusta, GA. She loved her home and was happy as 
she gained many new friends. She was born on March 18, 1916, to the 
parents of Mamie Hornsby Saxon and the Rev. Benjamin Saxon. 
Aunt Dankie, as she was affectionately called by her family members, 
committed her life to Christ at an early age. She attended the First Baptist 
Church of Gough, Georgia, where she maintained her membership. 
Ms. Mary Lou attended the Baptist Church Schools in Burke County 
and became a laborer and later, a caretaker for her father, Rev. Saxon. 
She also had another career as an entertainer. She talked Much trash 
as her friends would come to hear her long tall tales. Laughter was good 
for the soul when anyone was around her. She also acquired a skill in 
medicine that she learned from her father. Many home remedies were 
made and were good for whatever ailed any patient. 
She was preceded in death by her other 18 siblings. They were as follows: 
Tom Saxon, Frank Saxon, Tena Saxon Cooper, Willie Saxon, Bennie J. 
Saxon, Alex Saxon, Carrie B. Nobles, Albertha Benefield, Rosa Saxon 
Williams, Emma Saxon Jones, Georgia Lou Saxton-Carter (Leslie), 
Samuel C. Saxon (Rosebud), Bennie F. Saxon (Annie), Eula Saxon 
Walker, Irene Saxon Cheatham (Grover), Walter Fess Saxon (Daisy), 
and James Bud Saxon. 
As reflected in the Saxon, Lewis Shubert Family History, Aunt Dankie 
was well known, loved, and cherished by all. She will be missed and 
remembered by all who knew her for her jokes and her many sayings 
like: I am a sport, and When you have your health, you have your 
best friend. Most memorable was her sound advice - Expect something 
good to come out of this life, and chances are it will. 
Her family and friends will remember her for her large purse, which 
often contained all that she needed for her personal protection. 
Presiding, Rev. Beotis Clark, Jr. 
Pastor of Jerusalem Baptist Church 
Musical Prelude 
Processional 
Farewell Glance 
Scripture Reading 
Old Testament..............................Psalm 23 
Pastor Nathaniel Dunn, Sr. 
McCullongh Covenant 
New Testament..........................St. John 14:1-6 
Rev. Harold Krause 
Prayer................................Rev. Beotis Clark, Jr. 
Solo..........Pastor Gerald Lloyd (Great Nephew) (Medley) 
Adams Grove Baptist Church 
Tribute to Aunt Dankie.....Wendy Hairston, Great-Niece 
Ben Saxon, Nephew 
Obituary.................................Read Silently 
Acknowledgements.........................Connie Falana 
Great Niece 
Eulogy 
In her later days, she loved to sing Amazing Grace, How sweet the sound 
that saved a wretch like me, Now, she is a beautiful memory in our souls. 
...Rev. Tracy Brown 
Pastor First Baptist