- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- Homegoing celebration for Sis. Fannie D. Wells, sunrise, September 9, 1928, sunset, July 17, 2012, Saturday, July 21, 2012, 11:00 a.m., Historic Spirit Creek Baptist Church, Dixon Airline Road, Augusta, Ga, Rev. Glasper Nero Jr., pastor
- Date of Original:
- 2012-07-21
- Subject:
- Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Augusta
Mourning customs--Georgia--Augusta
Funeral service--Georgia--Augusta
Genealogy
African American women--Georgia--Augusta--History--21st century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Augusta--History--21st 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
- Description:
- Program for the July 21, 2012 funeral of Fannie Me Dickerson Wells. Funding for this project provided by Georgia HomePLACE, a unit of the Georgia Public Library Service.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder-W-0068
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_fpro_wellsfanniemedickerson20120721
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_wellsfanniemedickerson20120721
- Language:
- eng
- 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.
- Extent:
- 4 pages
- 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:
-
Homegoing Celebration For
Sis. Fannie D. Wells
Sunrise September 9, 1928
Sunset July 17, 2012
Saturday, July 21, 2012 11:00 AM
Historic Spirit Creek Baptist Church Dixon Airline Road Augusta, GA
Rev. Glasper Nero Jr., Pastor
Obituary
Fannie Me Dickerson was born September 9, 1928 in McBean, Georgia. She was one of nine born to the late Georgia E. and Rebecca Burton Dickerson. On July 17th, she
inherited her crown of glory in Heaven.
At an early age, she accepted Christ under pastorate of Rev. A. W. Vincent at Spirit Creek Baptist where she served faith
fully until her health failed. She touched many due to her teachings on morality and Christian conduct. She was a member of the Senior Choir, Mission, Deacon Board, and the Social Industrial Society. She was also an avid Sunday
School and Bible Study scholar.
She was united in marriage to the late Leonard Wells. June 30, 1989, she retired from the Medical College of Georgia and devoted attention to her favorite pastime of baking cakes for church occasions and family members, especially during the holidays. Sis. Wells was a blessed and strong-
willed person who dedicated her life to the care and concern of others; she was always willing to give to help
others.
She leaves to mourn a beloved sister, Nannie Myles and Goddaughters: Fosteen Myles-Reese and Tjuana Gaines. Brothers-in-law: Thomas Kelly of Augusta and Robert Wells of Sebring, Florida. Sisters-in-law: Willie Maude Dickerson
and Gertrude Hambrey of Augusta, Evella Farmer and Margaret Brown of Wrens, Marie Lewis, Mattie Mikel and
Mamie Ruth Wells of Philadelphia and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Order of Service
Prelude
Processional
Selection "Amazing Grace"
Sanctuary Choir
Scripture "Old and New Testaments" Rev. Al Robinson Pastor of Smith Grove Baptist Church
Prayer
Selection
Sanctuary Choir
Remarks
Sis. Josie Becton Deaconess Ministry
Dea. Joseph Diggs
Obituary
Read Silently
Acknowledgements
Sis. Sylvia Elam
Selection
Sanctuary Choir
Words of Comfort
Rev. Dr. Reginald Jones Pastor of Sharon Baptist Church
Recession
"Goin' Up Yonder"
Interment
Church Cemetery
The repast will be held in the church's fellowship hall immediately following the interment.
Active Pallbearers
Xavier Brooks James Edwards Brooks
Kevin Brooks Henry Kelly James Bogan Tyrone Bogan
Honorary Pallbearers
Deaconess Ministry Mission Ministry
I Have A Place in Heaven
Please don't sing sad songs for me, forget your grief and fears
I am in a perfect place away from pain and tears It's far away from hunger, hurt, want and pride I have a place in Heaven with the Master at my side My life on earth was good as earthly life can go, But paradise is much more than anyone can know. My heart is filled with happiness and rejoicing to walk with
God in perfect peace, a joy forever new.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The family of Sis. Fannie Wells would like to acknowledge all
your acts of kindness during this time of our great loss. Thank you for all your prayers, cards, visits, and other
expressions Of sympathy.
Williams Funeral Home
of Augusta, Inc.
