Jfome Qoing CeCe6ration 
 
for 
 
Mrs. VtfiCCie Mae 
 
Sunrise FeBmary 22,1925 
 
Sunset J^pnC28, 2001 
 
Friday, May 4, 2001 3:00 p.m. 
Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church 623 Crawford Avenue "fr Augusta, Georgia 
The Reverend Larry W. Hudson, Sr., Officiating 
 
 -Obituary 
Mrs. Willie Mae Wheeler, was born in Ridge Spring, South Carolina, on February 22, 1925. She entered into rest on Saturday, April 28, 2001, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Matthew and Annie Burke. 
Willie Mae was married to Mr. Rufus James Wheeler. To her family* Willie was a dedicated, devoted, kind and sweet wife, sister and godmother. As a friend, she was unsurpassed. 
She joined the Metropolitan Baptist Church at an early age. Upon marriage, she united with Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where she served on the Stewardess Board. Mrs. Wheeler remained a faithful, devoted, loyal member ofBethel A.M.E. Church here in Augusta, Georgia. 
Her cherished memory will forever linger in the hearts and minds of her survivors: her devoted husband, Rufus James Wheeler of Augusta, Georgia; one brother, Mr. Matthew Burke, Jr. ofNew York; two sisters, Mrs. Lucille Felder and Mrs. Sarah Person both ofAugusta, Georgia; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives andfriends. 
 
 Order ofService 
The Prelude The Processional The Hymn........................................................ Mass Choir 
"How Great Thou Art" - Hymnal #68 
The Invocation..................................................... Minister 
The Scriptures Old Testament........................................Minister New Testament.......................................Minister 
The Selection................................................... Mass Choir "To God Be The Glory"-Hymnal #21 
The Expressions of Comfort Class Leader................................ Bro. Willie Chiles Friend...................................... Sis. Montrez Murphy Family Member............ Dea. Henry Charles Brooks 
The Obituary.................................................ReadSilently (Soft Music) 
The Acknowledgements......................... Sis. Belle S. Clark The Solo..........................................Reverend Larry Fryer 
The Eulogy...................... Reverend Larry W. Hudson, Sr. The Recessional 
The Interment............................... Cedar Grove Cemetary 
(Fettowship 
Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church Alpha Center 
 
 ctive <Patt6earers 
The Stewards/Trustees of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church 
The <FCower (Bearers 
The Ushers, Stewardesses, and Missionaries Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church 
"When I Must Leave {ou 
When I must leave you for a little while, Please do not grieve and shed wild tears And hug your sorrow to you through the years, But start out bravely with a smile. Andfor my sake 
And in my name, live on and do All the things the same. 
Feed not your loneliness on empty days, Butfill each waking hour in useful ways. Reach out your hand in comfort and in cheer, 
And I, in turn, will comfort you And hold you near. And never, never Be afraid to die, For I am waitingfor you In the sky. 
The family acknowledges with deep appreciation the many acts ofkindness extended to them during this time of bereavement. 
Services Entrusted To 
WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME, INC. 
1 765 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard Augusta, Georgia (706)722-5551