- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Mae Sims, Saturday, January 7, 1995, 2:00 p.m., Harmony Baptist Church, Lincolnton, Georgia, Rev. John Pettway, officiating
- Date of Original:
- 1995-01-07
- Subject:
- African American women--Georgia--Lincolnton--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Lincolnton--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Lincolnton--History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Lincolnton--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Lincolnton--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Lincolnton--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Lincoln County, Lincolnton, 33.79235, -82.47902
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
image/jpeg - Description:
- Program for the January 7, 1995 funeral of Annie Mae Sims.
Original program scanned by OCLC for the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System and described and presented by the Digital Library of Georgia as a part of Georgia HomePLACE: an initiative of the Georgia Public Library Service and GALILEO. - External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/funeral/id:sims19950107
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_sims19950107
- Bibliographic Citation (Cite As):
- Cite as: [title of program], Eula M. Ramsey Johnson Memorial Funeral Program Collection, Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System System, as presented in the Digital Library of Georgia.
- Original Collection:
- Eula M. Ramsey Johnson Memorial Funeral Program Collection, Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System, Augusta, Georgia
- Holding Institution:
- Augusta-Richmond County Public Library
- Rights:
-
Funeral Services for
Mrs. Annie Mae Sims
Saturday, January 7, 1995 2:00 p.m.
Harmony Baptist Church Lincolnton, Georgia
Rev. John Pettway, Officiating
OBITUARY
Leaving us with a legacy of love and service, Mrs. Annie Mae Sims departed this life on Tuesday, January 3, 1995 at the Medical of Georgia in Augusta, Ga. She was born May 18, 1909 to the late Mary Freeman Wellmaker and John Wellmaker in Lincoln County, Georgia. She was a member of the Harmony Baptist Church, where she was Mother of the church, served as Sunday School Secretary, a member of the Mother Board and Women Mission. She loved to sing and was a faithfully and dedicated church worker. She leaves to cherish her memory; five daughters, Mrs. Mamie Jo Jones, and Mrs. Martha Crite of Lincolnton, Ga., Mrs. Emily Tutt, Ms. Annie R. Norman and Ms. Bessie L. Peoples all of Augusta, Ga; five sons, Mr. Willie J. Sims of Lincolnton, Ga., Mr. Steve Sims, Mr. Floyd Sims and Mr. Curtis Sims all of Chicago, 111. and Mr. Jesse L. Sims of Savannah, Ga.; two sisters, Mrs. Ella Johnson of Lincolnton, Ga. and Mrs. Eva Harmon of Passaic, N.J.; forty six grandchildren, seventy five great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren; three daughters in law, Mrs. Pearl Sims and Mrs. Lila Sims both of Chicago, 111. and Mrs. Myrtis Sims of Orange, N.J.; three sons in law, Mr. Thomas Jones and Mr. Nathan Crite both of Lincolnton, Ga. and Mr. Thomas Tutt of Augusta, Ga.; one brother in law, Mr. George Johnson of Lincolnton, Ga.; a dear friend and neighbor Mrs. Eva Turman, and a loving friend Ms. Mary Jones, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Creed
I have one life in which to live, Upon it will depend
Heaven gained or Heaven lost, When I have reached the end.
I must be sure to put away Good works for God to view, Nor spend my time in vain pursuit,
As men are wont to do.
I must get rid of foolish pride Which plagues me night and day, Bite my tongue before someone
Is hurt by words I say. Never grow too fond of all
The glitter that I see, Be content with only what
The Lord has given me.
I have one life in which to live And God is keeping track,
This is my only chance because I wont be coming back. My duty to my fellowman Demands that I must be
The understanding friend to him, That God has been to me.
Every day I must observe, As if it is my last,
And set my house in order Before the time has passed. So down the road of years I live
My solitary creed.... Safe in my love for Jesus, ...Who gives me all I need.
Grace E. Easley
ORDER OF SERVICE
Processional
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Hymn.....................................................................Amazing Grace
Scripture...................................................Rev. Willie C. Norwood
Prayer..............................................................Dea. Albert Rucker
Remarks...........As a Church Worker..............Dea. Nathan Bennett
Remarks...........................................................Rev. Dennis Quinn
Acknowledgements and Obituary........................Mrs. Katie Gunby
Eulogy..............................................................Rev. John Pettway Recessional Committal Rites..................................................Church Cemetery
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The family wishes to express our sincere appreciation for all condolences rendered during this period of bereavement; for food, flowers, cards, and visits during a great loss. May the richest blessings of God be upon each of you.
FLOWER BEARERS
GRAND DAUGHTERS
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
1 GRANDSONS
ACTIVE PALLBEARERS
SONS
WILLIE J. SIMS FLOYD SIMS JESSE L. SIMS
STEVE SIMS CURTISSIMS VICTOR T. NORMAN
NORRIS GUNBY SR., FUNERAL HOME
Phone (706) 359-4448 OR 359-4434 OR 359-7416
"We Serve with Reverence and Dignity "
At the Corner of First Baptist & Metasville Road Lincolnton, Georgia 30817