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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. 
HVUH&ecS 
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 
J^affflraien 
Allen Odom 
Aubrey F. Vassar 
Merido Rodriguez, III 
Chris Mack 
Dwight Riles 
Gerald Coleman 
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Broadway Baptist Church Deacons Ministry 
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Georgia Retired Teachers Association 
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Broadway Baptist Church Cornerstone Ministry 
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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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