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And I said, oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and he at rest. Psalm 55:6 
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Friday, March 12, 2 0 0 4 11:00 A.M. 
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Clarks Hill, South Carolina Reverend Winston G . Oliphant, Officiating 
 
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Mrs, Josephine Elam Thompkins entered into eternal peace on March 9, 2004, at St. Joseph Hospital. She was born April 14,1914, in Clarks Hill, South Carolina, to the late George and Annie Elam. She was the fourth of eight children. Three brothers and one sister preceded her in death. 
She confessed her love for Christ at an early age. Josephine was converted and baptized at the Bethany Baptist Church, where she served faithfully until her health failed. 
She was a Beautician at Your Quality Beauty Shop for over 25 years. She was married to the late Whitfield Thompkins. To this union one daughter was born. 
Josephine leaves to cherish her memory: daughter, Carrie (George) Harris; granddaughter, Brenda Joyce Harris, Augusta, Georgia; three sisters, Mrs. Carrie Clark, Mrs. Emma Collier, Rockville, Centre New York and Mrs. Florence Allen, West Hempstead, New York; two great grandchildren, Brandon Maurice and Breanna Monet Coachman, Augusta, Georgia; sis ter-in-law, Sarah Elam, Augusta, Georgia; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and sorrowing friends. 
 
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The Reverend Winston Oliphant ~ Presiding 
 
Processional Musical Selection Scripture Readings Prayer of Comfort Musical Selection Expressions 
Acknowledgements Musical Selection Eulogy Recessional Interment 
 
Clergy & Family Combined Choirs Old & New Testaments The Rev. Paul Bush P.H. Bush Male Choir Dea. Thomas Freeman & Mrs. Georgia Scott Sis. Valarie Elam Combined Choir The Rev. Winston Oliphant 
Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery 
 
~ Repast ~ H.B. Bady Church Annex 
 
 Active Pallbearers 
Family & Friends 
"G Phal (^Q)ed CdGalk Prem ised" 
God hath not promised skies always blue, Flower'Strewn Pathways all our lives through. 
God hath not promised sun without rain, Joy without sorrow, peace without pain. God hath not promised we shall not know, 
Toil and temptation, trouble and woe. He hath not told us we shall not bear 
Many a burden, many a care. But God hath promised strength for the day, 
Rest for the laborer, light for the way Grace for the trials, help from above, 
Unfailing sympathy, undying love. 
"Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises." 
II Peter 1:4 
The family would like to express our sincere appreciation for the love, support and guidance given to us during our bereavement. We were comforted by your visits, telephone calls, cards, flowers and gifts. Your presence has been a source for strength. Special Thanks: St. Joseph Hospice Staff, Sis. Chris and Mrs. Robbie Hobbs. Flowers by Dee. 
Services Entrusted To Williams Funeral Home, Inc, 
Hephzibah, Georgia