- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs from the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System
- Title:
- Homegoing celebration for Mrs. LaVon Danforth Wright, February 20, 1942-October 1, 2009, Wednesday, October 7, 2009, 11:00 a.m., Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, 931 Cedar Street, Augusta, Georgia, Reverend Dr. O. E. Wells, pastor, officiating, Reverend Dr. Van Gaines, presiding
- Date of Original:
- 2009-10-07
- 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 October 7, 2009 funeral of LaVon Danforth Wright. Funding for this project provided by Georgia HomePLACE, a unit of the Georgia Public Library Service.
- Local Identifier:
- Folder-W-0196
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_fpro_wrightlavondanforth20091007
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_fpro_wrightlavondanforth20091007
- 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:
- 2 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:
-
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Perhaps you sang a lovely song or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent beautiful flowers, if so we saw them there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words as any friend could say. Perhaps you were not there at all, just thought of us that day. Whatever you did to console our hearts we thank you so much, whatever the part.
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Reverend Dr. O . E . Wells, Pastor, Officiating Reverend Dr. Van G aines, Presiding
LAVON DANFORTH W RIGHT was born February 20, 1942 in Augusta, Georgia to the late Sam and Ethel Danforth.
She transitioned from this earthly life on October 1, 2009 at Eisenhower Medical Center at Fort Gordon, Georgia.
LaVon was educated in the public schools of Richmond County. She was baptized at an early age at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, under the Pastorate of the Rev. G. C. Williams and was active in the various ministries until she relocated to New York City. She then affiliated with Calvary Baptist Church in New York City and in later years reunited with Galilee Baptist Church.
LaVon continued to pursue her vocational interests and completed her studies and became a Cosmetologist. She later elevated her interest by becoming a part of the Medical and Health Care industry, where she worked faithfully in various hospitals and health care facilities as a health care worker.
In 1982 she was united in Holy Matrimony to her husband, Charles D. Wright of the home.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Sam Danforth, Jr.
She leaves to cherish her memories: her husband, Charles D. Wright; sons, Gregory (Valerie) Danforth, Robert Locust, both of New York City, NY and Reginald Jackson of NC; grandchildren, Brandon Jackson, Heaven Locust, Megan Jackson and Laila Jackson, all of NC, Jasmine Danforth, Darrius Danforth, of Columbus, OH, Tyrell and Michael Dougherty of NYC; brothers, Denton Danforth, Vernon (Thelma) Danforth, Ronald Danforth, all of Augusta, GA; sisters, Marian D. Burroughs, Buffalo, NY, Sharon (Anthony) White, Graniteville, SC; mother-in-law, Mrs. Sudie Mae Wright, Wilson, NC; brother-in-law, James (Christine) Wright, Wilson, NC; sisters-in-law, Shirley Danforth, Baltimore MD and Yvonne Danforth, Brooklyn, NY; uncle, Matthew (Helen) Green, Aiken, SC; aunts, Mrs. Cora Green, Augusta, GA and Mrs. Russell Edwards, New Ellenton, SC; godmother, Mrs. Lucille Shipman, Augusta, GA; special friends, Doreila Wilson, Sharm McArthur and Ann Daniels, Augusta, GA: and a host of
ta ___ nieces, nephews, godchildren, relatives and friends.
Don't grieve for me, for now I 'm free. I'm following the path G od laid for me. I took His hand when I heard him call;
I turned my hack and left it all. I could not stay another day,
to laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way; I found that place at the close o f day.
If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared a laugh, a kiss; ah yes, these things, I too will miss. Be not burdened with times o f sorrow. I wish you the sunshine o f tomorrow. My life's been full, I savored much; good friends, good times, a loved ones touch. Perhaps my time seems all to brief; don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with m e, God wanted me now, He set me free.
