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