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- Reverend Phadicus M o o
I n L ovinq M emory O bituary
O ur M other O rder of Service A cknowledgements

The Homeoin Celebration
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Geneva
Antioch Baptist Church
1454 Florence Street - Augusta, Georgia
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Reverend Phaddeus Myers - Officiating
I n L ovinq M emory O bituary
O ur M other O rder of Service A cknowledgements

QENEVA BLACK WASHINQTON peacefully departed this life on the morning o f Friday, July 18, 2008. Although her children, and family members did everything possible to cheer her and m ake her com fortable; it was G od 's will to call her to rest.
G eneva was the daughter o f the late Ms. Lennie James Braswell and the late Mr. Henry Black, Sr. She was born one o f six children on July 30, 1940 in Davisboro, Georgia. G eneva was baptized at M oses Baptist Church at an early age. She was educated in the public schools o f Richmond County.
She was a conscientious and faithful worker. She was an emplqyee at the Graniteville Mill for twentyseven. She began a second career at the Medical College o f G eorgia for fifteen years, where she retired due to her failing health. Those who worked with her respected her for her integrity and hard work. She earned a life long respect from her co-workers and supervisors who knew her. She was accredited with having the gift o f gab because she never met a stranger.
G eneva possessed many admirable qualities and traits. She was a caring and loving mother, daughter, sis ter, aunt, and friend. She was diligent in rearing her children to appreciate the value o f aiming high in the pursuit o f their goals. She taught them to do their best, always be respectful, honest and take pride in your appearance. These values remained near and dear to her children. G eneva was preceded in death by her husband and three siblings.
She leaves to cherish her fond memories: two devoted children, Bruce E. Henley and Carolyn Henley (Heyward, Jr.) Williams, both o f Augusta, Georgia; a future daughter-in-law, Suprina G . Denson o f Augusta, Georgia; two sisters, Mary Black o f Augusta, Georgia and Pearlie M . Calloway o f Atlantic City, New Jersey; brother, Harold (Barbara) Black o f Centre Hall, Pennsylvania; five grandchildren, DeAdria Henley o f Augusta, Georgia and Whitney Henley o f Statesboro, Georgia; Heyward Williams III o f Augusta, Georgia; Edwin Williams o f Greely, Colorado and Shanice Williams o f Augusta, Georgia; a goddaughter, Joslyn Curry o f Augusta, Georgia; two devoted cousins, Jessie Jam es o f D avisboro, G eor gia and Theodore Jam es o f Brooklyn, New York; sisters-in-law, Jeanette Wade o f Augusta, Georgia; Barbara (Clifford) Utley o f Capital Heights, Maryland and Lottie Black o f Augusta, Georgia. She will be greatly missed by a host o f nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends who loved her dearly.
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Prelude..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... CombinedChoir
Processional ..................................................................................................................................................................................... Combined Choir "Order My Steps"
Musical S e le c tio n .......................................................................................................................................................................... Combined Choir T m Free"
Scriptures Old Testament............................................................................................... ..............................................Deacon William Smith New Testam ent........................................................................................................................................................ Shirley Anderson
Invocation................................................................................................................................................................ Minister Christopher Leslie
S o l o .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Joslyn Curry
Remarks(Limit 2 Minutes, Please) As A Friend ~ Barbara Utley
As A Co-Worker ~ Willie Mae Curry As A Neighbor ~ Natalia Poppeliers

Musical Selection . . . . Tribute To Our Mother Poem, Obituary and Acknowledgements Musical Selection . . . E u l o g y ...................................... Recessional In term en t...........................

.........................................................................Carol Bland and Edwina Marshall ...................................................................................................................... Suprina Denson .............................................................................................................................. Janette Wade ...................................................................................................................... Combined Choir ................................................................................................Reverend Phaddeus Myers
....................................................................................................... Walker Memorial Park
. . . Repast . . . A ntioch Baptist C hurch

To Those I Love A nd Those W ho Love Me
W hen I am gone, release m e, let me go. I have so many things to see and do.
You must not tie yourself to me with tears, be happy that we had so many years. 1 gave you my love - you can only guess how much you gave me in happiness.
I thank you for the love you each have shown, but now it is time I traveled on alone. So grieve a while for me, if grieve you must. Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
It's only for a while that we must part, so bless the memories within your heart. I w on t be far away for life f<5es on.
So if you need m e, call and I will com e. Though you can 't see me or touch me, I 'll be near . . .
and if you listen with your heart, you will hea all o f my love around you, soft and clear.
And then, when you must come this way alone,

Kevin L. Black Jam es Henley Luther Jordan Charles Francis

Wayne Canty William Washington Joe Abrams Johnny Abrams

Friends & Family

The family wishes to extend gratitude for all expressions of kindness and comfort shown during this difficult period o f bereavement. W hether you whispered a kind or encouraging word, said a prayer, prepared a dish, sent a flower, phoned or simply blessed us by your presence, we thank you for whatever part you may have played. Your condolences in such special ways, your kindness and compassion will never be forgotten.
~ T he Family