- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- Homegoing services for Ms. Rosa Smalley, Friday, October 28, 1994, 2:00 p.m., Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Lincolnton, Georgia, Reverend Robert Crawford, pastor, Rev. Earl J. Griffin, officiating
- Date of Original:
- 1994-10-28
- 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 October 28, 1994 funeral of Rosa Smalley.
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:smalley19941028
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_smalley19941028
- 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:
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1994
2:00 P.M. Ml Zion Baptist Church
Lincolnton, Georgia
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Reverend Robert Crawford, Pastor Rev. EarlJ. Griffin, Officiating
Ms. Rosa Smalley was bom on May 26, 1908 in Lincoln County, Georgia to the late Mr. and Mrs. John (Harriett) Smalley.
At an early age, she joined the Mt. Zion Baptist Church under the pastorate of the late Rev. G. H. Harrison. She served faithfully until she moved to Augusta, Georgia and united with the Rock of Ages C.M.E. Church under the pastorate of the late Rev. Neal. There she served on the choir, the Missionary Society, was a Stewardess for over forty years. She was also the Treasurer and Chaplain of the Missionary Society for forty-five years, and received a plaque for her service.
Rosa departed this life on Sunday, October 23,1994 at her residence.
She leaves to mourn her passing: a son, Mr. John C. Mickens and one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Catherine Mickens, both of Martinez, GA; three sisters, Ms. Maggie Smalley, Mrs. Mattie Hyde, both of Augusta, GA and Mrs. Maxie Crittendon, Thomson, GA; a devoted nephew, Mr. Titus W. Smalley; a devoted niece, Mrs. Sylvia Williams, both of Augusta, GA; four grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.
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Presiding ........................... Rev. Robert Crawford Processional Selection Scripture .......................... Rev. Robert Crawford Prayer ............................ Rev. Robert Crawford Remarks ............................. Ms. Lillian Winfield Acknowledgements & Obituary ......................... Ms. Lillian Simmons
Solo .................................. Mr. Joseph Smith
Eulogy .............................. Rev. Earl J. Griffin
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Parting View
Recessional
Interment Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery
Lincolnton, Georgia
Members and Friends ofthe Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Members and Friends ofthe Mt. Zion Baptist Church *********** .
Footprints
One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the LORD. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene, he noticed two sets offootprints in the sand; one belonged to him, and the other to the LORD.
When the last scene ofhis life flashed before him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand. He noticed that many times along the path of his life there was only one set offootprints. He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times in his life.
This really bothered him and he questioned the LORD about it. "LORD, you said that once I decided to follow you, youd walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life, there is only one set of footprints. I dont understand why when I needed you most you would leave me."
The LORD replied, "My precious, precious child, I love you and I would never leave you. During your times oftrial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you."
We wish to express our deepest appreciation for the many acts of kindness shown to us during the loss of our loved one. We are especially thankful for those who have cheered and inspired us and have helped us to bear our sorrows. May God bless each of you. Again, we thank you.
... THE FAMILY
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Services Entrusted To PEOPLES FUNERAL HOME 723 Walton Way - Augusta, Georgia
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