Celebration of Life Homecoming Service for Mary Ella Thurmond, Sunrise: May 26, 1930 - Sunset: March 14, 2018. Wednesday, March 21, 2018, 11:00 A. M. Fairview Missionary Baptist Church, 3105 Milledgeville Road, Augusta, Georgia 30904. Reverend Chuch Smallwood, Officiating.

CELBRATION OF LIFE HOMECOMING SERVICE
FOR
MARY ELLA THURMOND
SUNRISE - MAY 26, 1930 SUNSET - MARCH 14, 2018
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2018
11:00 A.M.
FAIRVIEW MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
3105 Milledgeville Road
Augusta, Georgia 30904
Reverend Chuck Smallwood
Officiating
Order of Service
Prelude
Processional
Musical Selection
Scripture Reading
Prayer
Musical Selection
Acknowledgments
Obituary, please read silently
Reflections
Musical Selection
Eulogy
Church
Old Testament
New Testament
Three minutes please
Rev. Chuck Smallwood
Fairview Missionary Baptist
Recessional
Interment Hillcrest Memorial Park
Repast
Fairview Missionary Baptist Church
Fellowship Hall
3105 Milledgeville Road
Augusta, Georgia
To mo familo and frauds, I was blessed
to have all of (joa as part of mo life,
thanks for (he memories.
LOVE MARY
Obituary
Mary was born May, 26,1930 in Edgefield, South Carolina to
James (Jimmie) and Mattie (Mackie) Hammond., where she grew
up on Hammond Hills.
She was preceded in death by her siblings, Hattie Bohlem,
Johnny Hammond, Roberta Freelond, Essie Johnson, Mary
Martha Hall (her twin sister who passed this life on April 14,
2013, and Craswell Hammond.
Left to cherish her memory is one brother, James Hammond of
Evans, Georgia.
She committed her life to Christ at an early age at Bethlehem
Baptist Church, Edgefield, S.C., where she started her mission as
an Usher on the Jr. Usher Board. Years later she joined and
became a faithful usher at True Vine Baptist Church, Augusta,
GA. In 1970 she relocated to Willingboro, N.J. where she joined
Tabernacle Baptist Church in Burlington, N.J. and served on the
Usher's Board.
After returning to Augusta in the 90's she returned to True Vine
and continued her work on the Usher's Board. Later changing
her membership to Fairview Missionary Baptist Church, there
she served as an Usher and was a member of the Senior
Ministry.
Over the years she received several plaques and trophies for her
faithful dedication as a door keeper for the Lord.
As a professional she performed many jobs but her most
satisfying job was working as a home health care provider.
To cherish her memories, she leaves behind, one son Sylvester
(Glenda) Abrams, Augusta, G.A., three daughters Josephine
Fuller, Hephzibah, G.A., Deborah Washington, Jacksonville,
Florida, and Jacqueline Belton, Augusta, G.A.
Grand Children, Sylvester Abrams Sr., Kimberly Abrams, Sherida
Fuller, Crystal Fuller Perkins, Steve Washington, Danita
Washington, David Belton, Michael Belton and Ebony Belton
Jackson.
Great-Grand Children are, Sylvester Abrams III., Kimberly
Danielle Abrams, Desire Abrams, Cameron Abrams, Dequan
Hardy, Glenda'sia Hardy, Jajuan Hardy.
Great-Great Grand Children are, Omari, Mekhi, Harmony and
Hayden Washington, Delicia Thomas, Ethan Jackson, Michael Jr.,
and Malia Belton, Anthony M. Allen Jr, Nyasia Belton, Abram
Perkins, Dawson K. Abrams, Paul A. Taylor III., Jamari L. Taylor,
Isaiah A. Taylor, Khyan J. Taylor, Brycen Abrams, Eli'Jah J. Hall.
And a host of nieces, nephews and other devoted family
members and friends.
I'M FREE
I am Free
Praise the Lord, I'm Free
No longer bound
No more chains holding me
My Soul is resting
And it's just another blessing
Praise the Lord
Hallelujah, I'm free
I've got to say it one more time
I am free
Praise the Lord, I'm free
I've been saved and sanctified
Filled with His holy holiness
I'm resting
It's another blessing
Praise the Lord
Hallelujah, I'm free
I am free
Praise the Lord, I'm free
No longer bound
No more chains holding me
My soul is resting
It's just a blessing
Praise the Lord
Hallelujah, I'm free
Acknowledgements
The family wishes to thank everyone for their love and acts of
devotion, prayers and kindness that was extended to us during
this time.
A very special thanks to Mom's caregivers, Henriann, Sherida
and Theresa, you help make this transition a pleasant one for
Mom and our family.
And to the hospital angels, Brenda, Mattie, Mike, Kim, Sylvester
Sr. and Glenda.
Much appreciation to Trinity Home Health and Hospices for your
loving kindness and care.
C.A Reid Memorial Funeral Home
314 - A Laney Walker Blvd. Ext.
Augusta, GA 30901
Interment
Hillcrest Memorial Park
2700 Deans Bridge Road
Augusta, GA 30906
Pallbearers and Flower Attendants
Family Members