C E L E B R A T I N G T H E LIFE OF
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1926-2015
Tuesday, November 3, 2015 11:00 A.M.
FIRST METROPOLITAN BAPTIST CHURCH 3719 Belair Road Augusta, Georgia
Reverend Enoch Ward, Officiating

"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain ." Revelation 21:4
Celebrating the life of a good solider, NELLIE W. WEST, was born January 8, 1926 in Klines, South Carolina to the late Arthur Williams and Marzella Williams G ill The following siblings preceded her in death: Alma Woods, Mack Gill, Herman Gill, Sam Gill, John Eddie Gill and Irma Gill.
Nellie was the wife of the late Willie West and from this union three sons and one daughter were born: the late Willie West, Jr., Robert (Brenda) West, Betty Darby and Reverend Ronald (Reverend Barbara) West.
Nellie seeking divine guidance at an early age, joined the Happy Home Baptist Church, where her son, Reverend Ronald West is the pastor. Nellie later joined Hale Street Baptist Church where she served faithfully and gave so much to the music department and also Happy Home Baptist Church. Nellie joined the First Metropolitan Baptist Church where she often talked about the love that was shared by Reverend Ward, the Deacons and members.
She worked at Ft. Gordon for many years, and retired from University Hospital in 1991.
Nellie loved the Lord and would always say, "Let His Will Be Done " She loved her children and would cook three different meals when they were younger. Nellie was known for cooking the best collard greens and delicious fried chicken in the CSRA.
Nellie was a hard worker and believed in having and completing a work project of some sort. She would ask "Do you want to have some fun before the task?"
Nellie loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren dearly.
Nellie leaves a true and living testimony to the ones she left behind in how she portrayed her faith in the midst of her trials and through sickness. She leaves to cherish her memories: Robert (Brenda) West, Sr., Betty Darby and Reverend Ronald (Reverend Barbara) West, Sr.; eight grandchildren, Robin, Michael, Robert Jr., Lamar, Deidrie, Tara, Ronald Jr. and Reginald; fifteen great grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren; three sisters-inlaw, Lillie Mae Gill, Jeanette Gill and Ivey Lee Gill; devoted niece, Ethel Lee Sanders; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

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Presiding Pastor, Reverend Enoch Ward
Organ Prelude Processional Opening Hymn............................................"What A Friend We Have In Jesus' Scriptures
Old Testament................................ Reverend Dr. Charles Cottemond New Testament.................................................... Minister Ricky Jones Prayer of Comfort.............................................Reverend Dr. Woodrow Miller
Harmony Baptist C hurch Solo................................................................................ Sister Ernestine Wilson Acknowledgements/Obituary.................................................... Glenda Wright Solo................................................................................ Deacon Henry Stevens Remarks..................................................... Deacon Forest Holliman, Neighbor
N ew Z ion Baptist C hurch Michiael Gill, Nephew
Deputy Director, G overnment Relations & Instruction for the state of M aryland
Deacon Ivan Lloyd, Church Worker Commissioner William Fennoy, Friend of the Family
D istrict i Selection................................................................... First Baptist Church Choir
Keysville, Georgia Eulogy..............................................................................Reverend Enoch Ward Recessional............................................................................."Going Up Yonder"
Cedar Grove Cemetery

Robert West, Jr. Victor West Ronald West, Jr. Johnnie D'Antignac Paul D'Antignac Michael Stokes
O ur pillar of strength is gone She helped us feel so safe from harm Her smile and words never loud or strong
Carried out her amiable charm Strong was her love for family life For friends and children who must go on
But G od decided her duties done To TAKE HER TO A BETTER HOME
Our lives were sometim es cold and bleak B u t sh e was n ev er far away
And when our paths seemed dark and steep G od seemed to let her hear us pray Yes our m o th er and g ra n d m o th er O ur pillar of strength is gone Yet, s h e 's gone to a b et t e r hom e
The family would like to thank all of you for all of your love, prayers and support during this time of bereavement. It's our prayer that God will continue to bless all of you. - The Family
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