Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Alpha Valree "Val" Hines Westbrook. Monday, March 21, 2016 - 11:00 A.M. Broadway Baptist Church, 2323 Barton Chapel Road - Augusta, Georgia 30909. Dr. C. William Joyner, Jr., Pastor

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MONDAY, MARCH 21,2016 ~ 11:00 A.M.
BROADWAY BAPTIST CHURCH
2323 Barton Chapel Road ~ Augusta, Georgia 30909
.C. WILLIAM
R, JR., Pastor
Organ Prelude.................................................Reverend Anthony Martin
Presiding........................................................Reverend Ella Thomas
Processional
Prayer
Congregational Hymn of Comfort................................ ..... .Blessed Assurance
Scripture Readings:
OLD TESTAMENT..............................................^^ev. John Ha:
NEW TESTAMENT.................................................Rev. Jahie^upmE
Selection.................God Made Me..................Broadway P^ptist ChurcBChoir
Acknowledgments, Cards & Condolences......................................Fom
Obituary Reading..................................................Minister JoAnne S
Solo................................................................Reverend
Resolution....................................National Alumni Association of
Reflections (2 minutes)...........................................Johnnie P
Solo........................Amazing Grace
Family Tribute..............................
Dennis ||:Roge|s.
Minister Philander Y. Westbropk
Rodriquez WestBroPc*!
Selection....................Total Praise....................Broadway Baptist Church Ch<j
Eulogy...............................................................Dr. C. William Joyner,.
Benediction
Recessional
Interment
Cedar Grove Cemetery
Augusta, Georgia
Alpha Valree Val Hines Westbrook transitioned at her home in Augusta, Georgia, on Monday,
March 14,2016, at the age of 99. Alpha has been a Ibng-time resident of the Augusta area. I
She was predeceased by her late husband Rev. L. W. Westbrook, Sr. and a son Dea. LeRoy Westbrook,
Jr. Alpha is survived by a loving daughter Margaret Westbrook Ellis. She was a consummate wife,
mother, and educator. She is survived by a daughter-in-law Brenda H. Westbrook, a son in Christ
Rev. John Harmon, four grandchildren Dennis L^Rogels (Sonya), Rodriquez C. Westbrook (Chasity),
Philanda Y. Westbrook (Taushera), Yolanda IwstWestbrook, and ten great grandchildren Danae
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Rogers, Dennis Aaron Rogers, Nickolas Smalls, Brelind Westbrook, Kami Westbrook, Marshall
Lee Westbrook, Kianni Westbrook, Sanaya Westbrook, Naja Westbrook, Nandi Westbrook and two
special nieces Ernie Jackson, Flora Hinton and eighteen other nieces, eleven nephews, and a God
daughter Alpha Harmon Williams, all of whom brought gcpat joy to her later years.
She was the last of eight children, bom to Comealious Hines and Lutishia McDaniel Hines and
was bom on May 18,1916, in Menifee, Arkansas. She grew up in this small rural community where
share crop farming was the way of life. She attended the Conway County Training School from
grades one through twelve and graduated with honors.
With a full tuition scholarship and an opportunity to work on campus to supplement the cost of
room and board, she entered Spelman College, in September 1937. During her Junior year, her life
story of her efforts to go to college appeared in the Saturday Evening Post magazine, in connection
with the United Negro College Fund, under the title Stony Paths to Learning. Her faith in God and
continued prayers proved how God opened the way for her. She graduated from Spelman College in
June 1941, with a Bachelor of Science Degree.
Further studies included Ohio State University, New York University, and the University of
Georgia (Curriculum Development). She counseled youth leaders of vocational clubs of America.
Additionally, she completed two (2) years of study at International Seminary.
Alpha taught vocational Home Economics at Staley High School, Americus, GA. During World
War II, she resigned from Sumter County Board of Education, moved to Kansas City, Kansas, and
became an employee for Montgomery Ward and Company as an Adjustment Clerk, Mail Order
Division. In February 1945, she was called to return to Georgia to pioneer in the field of marketing
and distribution for the State Department of Education as a Food Service Training Specialist in
Atlanta, GA. She traveled to major cities throughout Georgia. This work brought her to Augusta,
Georgia, in 1947 and again in 1948. She was hired to work for the Richmond County Board of
Education as Coordinator for Distributive Education at Lucy Laney High School where she taught
more than 30 years. She retired in June 1978.
As a volunteer at Augusta Regional Hospital, she studied Clinical Pastoral Education under the
supervision of Chapel O.C. Wilson. Alpha served as an intern Chaplain on the Alcohol and Drug
Unit, interviewing and counseling clients, observing behavior and treatment plans for the Children
Adolescent Program (CAAP). She participated in Seminars, interpersonal relationship sessions, and
conducted worship services periodically on Sundays.
Alpha taught reading, spelling, and English at Terrell Visitation Academy for 5th and 6th grades.
Also, she served in records management in the private practice of Drs. Amy M. Sprague and JoAnne
Sherman from 1995-2002. lEfA
Alpha worshiped with the Body of Christ at the Broadway Baptist Church where she served as
Mother of the Church, former First Lady, Sunday School Teacher for young adult women, Deacon
Wives Ministry, Sanctuary Choir, and past President of the Cornerstone Ministry.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
National Alumni Association of Spelman College
National Association of Retired Teachers, Richmond County
First woman and first black to become Vice President of the Georgia Vocational Association,
Distributive Education Division
Capitol City Bank & Trust Company Advisory Board
Charter member of the Barton Chapel Road Neighborhood Association
Past member of the Board of Directors, United Neighborhood Federal Credit Union
and past Chair of the Credit Committee
SPECIAL AWARDS
Teacher of the Year, Lucy Laney High School, 1977-1978
Inspirational Award, Senior Citizens Council of Greater Augusta
and CSRA
First Mrs. Senior Augusta, 1997
Fourth Runner-up, Mrs. Senior Georgia, 1998
Honorary Doctorate, 2001
Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award, State of Georgia, presented
by the Secretary of State
Living Legend Award
Recognition Award for 30 years of devoted services to Distributive
Education
Alpha Valree Val Hines Westbrook prayed and worked and the
Lord opened the way.
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ADAUGHTER
Margaret Westbrook Ellis
DAUGHTER-IN-LAW
Brenda H. Westbrook
SON IN CHRIST
Rev. John W. Harmon
GRANDCHILDREN
Dennis L. Rogers (Sonya)
Rodriquez C. Westbrook (Chasity)
Philanda Y. Westbrook (Taushera)
Yolanda M. Westbrook
GREAT GRANDCHILDREN
Danae Rogers
Dennis Aaron Rogers
Nickolas Smalls
Brelind D. Westbrook
Kami Westbrook
NIECES
Ernie L. Jackson
Flora L. Hinton
Dr. Otha M. Starr
Alphajenia H. Hines
Temple Hines
Alma Lutishia Hinton
Dorthene Lauree Hinton-Tumer
Gloria H. Canty Long beach, CA
Helen Stevenson
Marjorie Johnson
Clara Gallop
Edith Whitaker
Irene Johnson Hamlet
Annie Ruth Johnson Lee
Wilhelmina Johnson
Linda Chavous
Janie Tutt Johnson
Louise Chavous
Gloria Allen Wilkson
Rosa Sershion
Anna Chavous
Celestine Johnson
Dr. Yvonne Greene
Marshall Lee Westbrook
Kianni Westbrook
Sanaya Westbrook
Naja Westbrook
Nandi Westbrook
NEPHEWS
Thil Lestel Flinoil
Kelvin ONeal Hines
differs Hines
Cornelius Johnson
Leon Johnson
Ernest Johnson
Harold Johnson
Henry Craig
James Chavous
Ernest Chavous
Ronald B. Smith
Devin Hines
GODDAUGHTER
Alpha Harmon Williams
A HOST OF OTHER GREAT
NIECES AND NEPHEWS
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Allen Odom
Aubrey F. Vassar
Merido Rodriguez, III
Chris Mack
Dwight Riles
Gerald Coleman
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Georgia Retired Teachers Association
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Dorothy Powell
Shinoka Fields
Harriett Holmes
Aubrey F. Vassar
Dea. & Mrs. Johnnie Fox
Sylvia Williams
Sharon Dunbar
Hattie Elam (Navy Captain, Retired)
Allen Odom
Wanda Williams
Chris Mack
Concerned Women, Inc.
Dr. Mac Bowman
Dr. Ronald Brown
Dr. Marian T. Ebron
THE FAMILY OF ALPHA H. WESTBROOK EXTENDS ITS
DEEPEST APPRECIATION TO MANY FRIENDS FOR YOUR
KIND EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY IN OUR TIME OF GREAT SORROW.
WE KNOW OUR PAIN WILL DECREASE AND WHAT WILL REMAIN
WILL ALWAYS BE. LOVE ALL WHOM YOU HOLD DEAR
PRECIOUS IS THE TIME YOU SHARE
DO NOT WAIT FOR TOMORROW FOR TOMORROW MAY NOT BE .. .
THANK YOU FOR KEEPING US IN YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
May God Bless Each of You!
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