- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- The celebration of life for Mrs. Goldie Virginia Townes, May 13, 1923-August 19, 2006, Friday, August 25, 2006, one o'clock in the afternoon, Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, 623 Crawford Avenue, Augusta, Georgia, Reverend Mark S. Pierson, officiating
- Date of Original:
- 2006-08-25
- Subject:
- African American women--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Augusta--History--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Augusta--Genealogy - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Richmond County, Augusta, 33.47097, -81.97484
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
image/jpeg - Description:
- Program for the August 25, 2006 funeral of Goldie Virginia Townes.
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:townes20060825
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_townes20060825
- 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:
-
2006
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623 Crawford Avenue Augusta, Georgia
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Mrs. Goldie Virginia Townes
13, 1923-- s4u<Mst, 19, 2006
Mrs. Goldie Virginia Townes entered into rest on Saturday, August 19, 2006 at the University Hospital. Goldie V. Townes was born on May 13, 1923 in Raleigh, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Ulysses Puryear and Alice Puryear Henderson.
Goldie was raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and was a graduate of Simon Gratz High School. Her life long ambition was to be come a teacher, however, she chose employment in the field of So cial Service. She worked many years for the State Department of Public Welfare where she served in this capacity until retirement.
On May 12, 1948 she was united in marriage to the late Wilbert H. Townes, Sr. To this blessed union one son and one daughter were born; Wilbert H. Townes, Jr. and Sharon Merriweather.
Goldie received Christ at an early age she was baptized at Tenth Memorial Baptist Church; she was active in many auxiliaries. Later Goldie joined New Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church and enjoyed fellowship and Bible study with her peers.
Goldie Townes affectionately known as "Miss Goldie" was a car ing, supportive and loving individual. She was admired by both young and old for her words of wisdom and encouragement. Al though small in stature in her mind no challenge was too enumerous for her to conquer. We will all cherish the precious time we spent with her and were blessed by knowing and loving her as she loved us.
We know that God has called His servant home to live with Him in rest.
Her cherished memory will forever linger in the hearts and minds of her loved ones: a devoted daughter and son-in-law Sharon (Bernard) Merriweather, one daughter-in-law Jean Townes; four grandchildren, Siget Stockton, Draye Townes, Nicole Townes and Nandi Merriweather; two great-grandchildren; dear friend, Beverly Robinson; godsister Evelyn Battles and a host of relatives and friends.
DeVaris Henry DeVon Henry Gregory Henry, Sr.
Fredrick R. Merriweather Fredrick Merriweather Eric Williams
Stewards & Trustees Pastor Guild Board
Stewardesses Pastor Guild Board
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 inspired us and helped us bear our sorrows. May God enfold you in His arms and bless each of you with His love.
S The Merriweather Family would like to convey a special thanks for the untiring hours spent in comforting the family during our time of bereavement. It is through your strength and the grace of God that we have found comfort.
Rev. Mark S. Pierson Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church Family
A repast will be held at Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church for family and friends immediately following the inter ment.
Bethels Alpha Center 623 Crawford Avenue