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A limb has fallen from the family tree.
I keep hearing a voice that says,
(Jr and Debbie) Grieve not for me.
Remember the best times, the laughter, the song.
The good life I lived while I was strong.
Continue my heritage,
(Dickerson and Jefferson Family), Im counting onyou.
Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through.
My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest.
Remembering all how I truly was blessed... (g8yrs).
Continue traditions, the family reunion, no matter how small.
Go on with your life, family, dont worry about falls.
I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin.
Until the day comes, were together again.
-Author Unknown -
The family of Marie D. Wright wishes to express sincere
gratitude and thanks for the great acts of kindness and
gestures of love and support extended to us during our
time of sickness and bereavement. Many thanks go to
Dr. Calvin Jackson and the CSRA Medical Associates
staff; also the Regency SouthernCare Hospice team of
nurses, doctors, social workers and staff. Special thanks
to Belinda Patterson, Marybell Elim, and Stephanie
Hadley who gave aid and care during the duration of
her illness.
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March 23,1923 - June 5, 2021
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Eleven Oclock in the Morning
MT. OLIVE MEMORIAL GARDENS
3666 Deans Bridge Road
Hephzibah, Georgia
Reverend Dr. Charles E. Goodman, Jr. - Officiating
Pastor/Teacher - Tabernacle Baptist Church
1223 Laney Walker Boulevard | Augusta, Georgia
702 N Belair Road | Evans, Georgia
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MARIE DICKERSON WRIGHT was born on March 23,
1923, to the late Marion Dickerson, Sr. and Gertrude
Dickerson in McBean, Georgia. Marie was the tenth
child of ten children. She was preceded in death by her
husband, Jordon Wright of forty-four years.
Marie was baptized at an early age at Spirit Creek
Baptist Church, Augusta, Georgia. Later in life, she
joined Tabernacle Baptist Church under the leadership
of Reverend Charles Spencer Hamilton. Accordingly
during her sixty-five years of membership, she
faithfully served as a member of the Sanctuary Choir,
a Deaconess, a Mother of the Church, and in various
other ministries. Marie was also a lifelong member
of the New Era Missionary Baptist Convention of
Georgia, Inc.
Marie was educated in the Richmond County School
System. She worked as a secretary at Pilgrim Health &
Life Insurance Company, Augusta, Georgia for forty-
plus years. Marie also worked diligently with her
hands: gardening, sewing, and cooking delicious meals
for her family and friends which were some of her
favorite things to do.
Marie lived her life with enthusiasm and exuberance.
She moved through life with grace and charisma with
an amazing capacity to love and give to others. She was
known for her exquisite taste: her suits, hats, shoes,
and jewelry always made a statement. She never left a
room until she shared a hug and a smile.
Loving memories will be cherished by: her son, Elias
Burton, Jr. (Debbie), Augusta, Georgia; grandson, Rico
T. Partlow, Atlanta, Georgia; stepdaughters, Reverend
Darlene Cooley (Matthew), and Marilyn Taylor (Greg),
both of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; and a host of
grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other loving relatives
and friends.
Dont grieve for me, for now Im free.
Im following the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard him call;
I turned my back 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 of day.
If my parting has left a void,
then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss;
oh yes, these things, I too will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow.
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My lifes been full, I savored much;
good friends, good times, a loved ones touch.
Perhaps my time seems all too brief;
dont lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me,
God wanted me now, He set me free.
efwiee
Scriptures............Reverend Dr. Wanda Richardson
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Augusta, Georgia
Old Testament - Isaiah 53: 4-5 (NIV)
New Testament - 2 Corinthians 5: 6-8 (NIV)
Prayer of Comfort..........Reverend Sonya London
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Augusta, Georgia
Musical Selection....May the Work Ive Done Speak for Me
REFLECTIONS (Two Minutes, Please)
Church Member............Dr. Ronald Brown Sr.
Chairman of the Deacon Board [ Tabernacle Baptist Church
Family Member..................Dr. Terry Elam
Cousin
Acknowledgements...............Ms. Debra Hammond
Great-Niece
Musical Selection..........My Soul is Anchored in the Lord
Eulogy............Reverend Dr. Charles E. Goodman, Jr.
Pastor, Tabernacle Baptist Church
Augusta, Georgia
Committal
TakeMe to the King
(Played in background)
Benediction