CeCebration ofLife for
Emma Lou (grant Storks
Monday, May 21, 2007 12:00 P.M.
TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH Augusta, Georgia
Reverend Charles E. Goodman, Presiding Reverend Nathaniel Irvin, Officiating

To Mama
Mama, you are like the sunshine Which has brightened our lives.
Your patience, love and understanding upheld us even in the most troubling storms. You were the very best!
No one could show more unconditional love for us; yet, in a quiet and unassuming way,
you did just that. If God told us to go out and hand pick a mother,
we would have chosen you. We will miss you Mama,
but we know that you are in a better place. Watch over us in your heavenly home, just as you did in your earthly home, and we will be "all right."
Len and Dine

TO GRANNY

way we feel.. .words cannot expres^mj81 we

know that,we Jiave truly been blessed with happi-

incouragement and good times.

giftFwfere "Beautiful" to us and will always

fe on our minds. You gave us your heart and taught

us your world. Although you have passed away you

Iways be\present

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jarolyh, Kandace andJordan

TO OUR SISTER
were a wonderful sister in everything to do. You were there to solve our problerns^ml [you were always a step ahead, providing help when
and we will,miss you!
^Johnny Grant, Jr. and Dorothy Grant Hudson

Tortrait of Life
Emma LOU ^rantwas the eldest of three children born to the union of the late Johnny Grant, Sr. and Maggie Grant on February 12, 1926.
Emma Lou Grant was married to the late James Lafayette Starks, better known as "Jimmy" on June 10, 1947. The couples combination of her beautiful voice and Jimmys accomplishment on the p?*mc was a cherished and leg endary gift to the Augusta community. Musical perfor mances by "Jimmy and Emma Lou" were the highlight of numerous festive occasions and programs.
She was a graduate of Paine College High School , College and Indiana University. She worked fo r over thirty years in the Richmond County School System serv ing as an educator for Levi White and T. Harry Garrett. She also taught at Paine College during recent years, while working with the AKA Reading Corner, tutoring for the Sickle Cell at the Medical College of Georgia, and mentoring at the Richmond County Alternative School.
Emma Lou was a faithful member of Tabernacle Bap tist Church, where she served as a member for over 50 years. She served faithfully in the Missionary Society, Tabernacle Sanctuary Choir, Leonard Betts Sunday School class and with the Tabernacle Retirees. Known and loved in the church for her motherly spirit and gifted singing, she recently in I larch of 2007, was named "Mother of the Church."

Lord, help me live from day to day In such a Selfforgetful way
That even when I kneel to pray prayers shall be for Others.
Help me in all the work I do To ever be sincere and true , And know that all I'd do for you Must needs be done for Others.
Let "Self be crucified and slain And buried deep and all in vain
May efforts be to rise again, Unless to live for Others.
And when my work on earth is done , And my new work in heavens begun,
May I forget the crown I've won, While thinking still of Others.
Other, Lord, yes Others, Let this my motto be,
Help me to live for Others That I may live like Thee .

Her other accomplishments and organizations include: being past Basileus of Alpha Kappa Alpha of Zeta Xi Omega; a past president of the Augusta Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc.; Womens Civic Club; Neigh bors United and Debonaires.
"Emma" is survived by: son, Leonard J. Starks (Karla), Duncan, SC; daughter, Aliciadine Oliphant (Mark), Col lege Park, GA; special son, Lamin Jobarteh; brother, Johnny Grant, Jr. (Thoma.2ina), Augusta, GA; sister, Dorothy Grant Hudson Johnnie), Columbus, GA; sis ter-in-law, Carrie Evelyn Starks, Augusta, GA; grandchil dren, Carolyn Janet Ayinla, College Park, GA; Kandace Danielle Starks and Jordan Leonard Starks, Duncan, SC; special granddaughter, Amber Elaine Murrell, Decatur, GA; nephews, Johnny "Levert" Grant (Hazel), Augusta, GA; Terrence Hudson, Minneapolis, MN and Samuel Hudson (Malikah), Korea; nieces, Dr. Beverly Grant Johnson, Augusta, GA and Kariba Hudson, Smyrna, GA; great nephews, Eric Grant (Lolita), Grand Rapids, MI; Rodney and Cedric Grant, Augusta, GA and Samuel Malik Hudson, Korea; great nieces, Dr. Jerisa Johnson, Chicago, IL; godchildren, Barbara Budnick, Terrye Thompo^n, Larry Mozee, Rhonda G. Madden, Patricia Johnson, Myron Jenkins, Mark Conley and John Stewart; and a host of other relatives and many devoted friends.

Order of Service
Pre-Service Music.................................................. Dr. Wanda Richardson Prelude ..................................................................... Dr. Wanda Richardson
Processional.................................................................................. Musicians "The Lord Will Make A Way Somehow"
Presiding.............................................. Rev. Charles E. Goodman, Pastor Tabernacle Baptist Church
Hymn.......................................................................................................... Choir "Give Mi A Clean Heart"
Scriptures ............................................. Old Testament-Rev. Sheffie Rouse New Testament - Minister Sandra White
Prayer ................................................................. Rev. Clyde Hill, Sr., Pastor Mt. Calvary Baptist Church
Selection................................................................................................. Choir "Sending Up My Timber"
Reflections .............................. AKA Sorority Sister - Mrs. Eleanore Prince Educator - Dr. Robert Bush
Member of Tabernacle - Mrs. Mamie Dunn Neighbor - Ms. Althea B. Nash
Grandchildren - Miss Carolyn Janet Ayinla Miss Amber Elaine Murrell
Miss Kandace Danielle Starks Mr. Jordan Leonard Starks
Portrait of Life ......................................................................... Read Silently "His Eye Is On The Sparrow"
Acknowledgements ............................................. Mrs. Queenie Lawton
Selection .......................................................................... The Fryer Sisters "If I Can Help Somebody"
Eulogy ........................................................... Rev. Nathaniel Irvin, Pastor Old Storm Branch Baptist Church
Recessional ................................................................................. Musicians 'When The Gates Swing Open"
Interment ...................................................... Walker Memorial Cemetery
-RepastTabernacle Baptist Church

Active TaCCbearers

Deacon Ronald Brown

Johnny Levert Grant

Terrence F. Hudson

Myron Jenkins

Rev. Vernon Keith Jones

Jeffery Kelly

Deacon Houston Morgan

Deacon Brian Prince

3-Conorary TattBearers
Dfcc/oa^kes Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
Neighbors United Paine CoUege Class of 1947 Tabernacle Baptist Church Missionary Society Tabernacle Sanctuary Choir
Womens Civic Club Zeta Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha

'Bearers
Tabernacle Baptist Church Deaconesses Psi Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi

yamiCy AckrwwCedgement
We are deeply grateful for all acts of kindness shown during the illness and passing of our loved one. All deeds and words of comfort are greatly appreciated. -The Family

TersonaC Care ^Was (given 'By
Historic Dents Undertaking Establishment
930 DAntignac Street * Augusta, Georgia "When Only Memories Remain, Let Them Be Beautiful-