Celebrating the Cife and
for
Mrs. Constance

Service
Wells

July 18,2008
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 11:00 AM
Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church 623 Crawford Avenue Augusta, Georgia
Reverend Mark Pierson

Obituary
, aFor I am already poured out like a drink offering and the time
has come fo r my departure. I have fought the good fight I have finished the race, I have kept the fa ith ." I I Timothy 4:6 -7
On Friday, July 18, 2 0 0 8 , Constance A. Jennings Wells, (affectionately know as Connie and M other Connie) finished her good fight o f faith and peacefully transitioned from this earthly life into the loving presence o f almighty God.
Mrs. Constance Jennings Wells was born October 2 5 , 1915 to Mr. James and Daisy Briggs Jennings in Parksville, SC. She and her only sibling, Idell were shaped and molded by their parents to be strong, proud, honest, competent and committed servants.
She married the late Reverend Alfred A. Wells, Sr., February 5, 1942, who preceded her in death, November 1974. They were both blessed with three children; Alfred A. Wells, Jr., Sylvia D. Wells and Carolyn Wells Johnson. She was a godmother to many including: Jule E. Maryland and Claudia M . Maryland; grandchildren, Alexia N. Johnson, Alex M. Wells, Kimala T. Johnson, Antoine Harris and Marlon Bernard Baker.
She is survived by a host o f beloved family members and friends including: Leola Walker, Georgia Beard, Mary Mathis, Beverly Wells, Howard Davis, Ola Wells, Seanzel Sherman, and Karen Johnson.
Sister Wells was a loyal woman o f God and a faithful member o f Bethel AME Church for more than 50 years. She served in various areas o f the church to include: Sunday School teacher, Missionary Leader and Stewardess; Past President o f Bethel AME Missionary Society; past member o f Stewardess Board o f Bethel AMF1 Church; mentor and nurturer o f the youth in her work with the YPD (Young People's Department); member Choir #1.
Sister Constance Wells was active in many local organizations and faithful in all her endeavors, serving as: Past Matron, Lucy Laney Chapter #20, Order o f the Eastern Star, Past Ix>yal Lady Ruler, Katie Lamar # 28, Order o f the Golden Circle; Past Illustrious Commandress, Stolkin Court # 173, Daughters o f Isis; Past Grand Auditor, Prince Hall Grand Chapter, Order o f the Eastern Star Jurisdiction o f Georgia. Sister Wells was a charter member o f all o f the above organizations and received high honors and recognition for her committed service to all.

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Celebration Services

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Pastor Mark S. Pierson, Presiding

The Prelude.............................................................................. Organist

The Processional.................................................... Clergy and Family

The Hym n................ "How Great Thy Art" ................ Mass Choir

The Invocation......................................... .... Pastor Mark S. Pierson

The Scriptures Old Testament...................................... ........................... Psalm 92. New Testament................................... ............... I Corinthians 13

The Selection .... "There's a Sweet, Sweet Spirit" ...... Mass Choir

Resolutions................................................ ... Fraternal Organizations Bethel AME Church

...... Obituary....................................................

(Read Silently Please)

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(Soft Music)

The Acknowledgements......................... ............... Mrs. Belle Clark

Solo........................."Amazing Grace" .. ...........Mr. Henry Johnson

The Eulogy............................................... .... Pastor Mark S. Pierson

The Recessional....................................... .............. Clergy and Family

The Interment......................................... Pine Grove AME Church Plum Branch, SC
Repast Pine Grove AME Church Fellowship Hall

Active Pallbearers
Masons o f Bannaker Lodge #33 F&AM
MonoraryPallbearers
Order o f the Eastern Star
Stewards and Trustees o f Bethel A M E Church
3lower Bearers
Stewardesses and Missionary Society o f Bethel AME Church
Her Journey
D on't think o f M other Connie asgone away', her journey's just begun, life holds so many facets, this earth is only one.
Just think o f her as resting, from the sorrow and the tears in a place o f warm th an d comfort, where there are no days an d years. Think how she must be wishing
that we could know today how nothing but our sadness
can really pass away. A nd think o f her as living in the hearts o f those she touched, fo r nothing loved is ever lost, an d she was loved so much.
Acknowledgements
The family wishes to thank you for your caring thoughts and acts o f kindness. Your comforting words, cards, telephone calls, food, visits and prayers have served as reminders that we are not alone during this time o f our loss. We shall always remember how your love sustained us and shall pray that God will continue to bless you as you have touched us.
The Family
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