Funeral Services 
for 
Mrs. Emma Mincey 
Services At 
Mt. Moriah Baptist Church 
Manassas, Georgia 
Tuesday, February 3, 1987 
Processional 
Program 
Selection.......................................Choir 
Scripture..........................Rev. James Benjamin 
Prayer.............................Rev. Felton Solomon 
Hymn Lined Only 
Selection.......................................Choir 
Remarks  Limited Please 
As a Church Member..........Deacon Tommie Blount 
For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether 
we die, we die unto the Lord; whether we live therefore, 
or die, we are the Lords.  Romans 14:8 
Wonderful Peace 
Far away in the depths of my spirit tonight 
Rolls a melody sweeter than Psalm; 
In celestial-like strains it unceasingly falls 
Oer my soul like an infinite calm. 
Acknowledgement 
Solo.................................Mrs. Bernice Jones 
Eulogy............................Rev. Samuel Carlyle 
No Viewing of the Remains 
Recessional 
Final Resting Place 
Sam Creek Cemetery 
Metter, Georgia 
Obituary 
God said that you were getting weary 
So He did what He thought was best 
He came and stood beside you 
And whispered Come and rest. 
Mrs. Emma Henley Mincey was bom in Tattnall Coun- 
ty, Georgia December 21,1921 to the late Rev. John L. Henley 
and the late Mrs. Mattie Henley. At an early age she joined 
the Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, Manassas, Georgia. 
She in holy matrimony to Mr. Rodius Mincey who 
proceeded her in death. She was a faithful member, and served 
until she was called to rest. She was a member of the Daughter 
of Elk Toombs Temple No. 772. She departed this life Thurs- 
day, January 29, 1987 after a short illness. 
She is survived by a loving and devoted daughter.. Mrs. 
Catherine McCoy of Claxton, Ga. ; one son: Mr. John R. 
Mincey of White Plain, N. Y.; four sisters: Ms. Naomi Gaines 
of Philadelphia, Pa.; Ms. Willie Bell Cooper and Ms. Ella 
Ronne Mincey, both of Dayton, Ohio, and Ms. Terease Blount 
of Manassas, Ga.; two brother: Mr. John B. Henley of Savan- 
nah, Ga. and Mr. Van B. Henley of Dayton, Ohio; one son- 
in-law: Mr. Clanton McCoy of Claxton, Ga.; one daughter- 
in-law: Mrs. Patricia Mincey of White Plain, N.Y.; eight 
sisters-in-law: Ms. Broteen Holland, Ms. Lollie Palmer, Ms. 
Alike Bacon and Ms. Bernice Johnson, all of Claxton, Ga.; 
Mrs. Lois Mincey and Ms. doles Curry, both of Patterson, 
N.J.; Ms. Mary Mincey of Bmnswick, Ga.; Ms. Ollie 
Brewton of Hackensack, N.J.; six brothers-in-law: Mr. Hilton 
Brewton of Hackensack, N.J.; Mr. Eddie Mincey of Bellville, 
Ga.; Mr. Sparet Mincey of Brunswick, Ga.; Mr. Coy Mincey 
of Patterson, N.J.; Mr. N. S. Palmer and Mr. Walter 
Holland of Claxton, Ga.; a devoted fflend: Mrs. John C. 
Rushing; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several 
nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. 
For our lifes just a limit 
For when God calls it only takes a minute 
Rest in peace and wondering are gone 
God has given a brand new home. 
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Pallbearers 
Friends 
Flower Bearers 
Daughters of Elks 
'God Knows Best 
Our Father knows whats best for us 
So why should we complain 
We always want the sunshine 
But He knows there must be rain. . . 
W'e love the sound of laughter 
And the merriment of cheer. 
But our hearts would lose their tenderness 
If we never shed a tear. . . 
Our father tests us often 
With suffering and with sorrow. 
He tests us. not to punish us. 
But to help us meet tomorrow. . . 
For growing trees are strengthened 
When they withstand the storm. 
And the sharp cut of the chisel 
Gives the marble grace and form. . . 
God never hurts us needlessly 
And He never wastes our pain 
For every loss He sends to us 
Is followed by rich gain. . . 
And when we count the blessings 
That God has so freely sent 
We find no cause for murmuring 
And no time to lament. . . 
For our Father loves his children. 
And to Him all things are plain 
So He never sends us pleasure 
When the souls deep need is pain 
So whenever we are troubled. 
It is just God working in us 
To make our spirit strong 
From Daughter and Son and the Family 
Acknowledgements 
Death Is the Gateway to a Sweeter Life 
The family wishes to thank their many friends for their 
kind expressions of sympathy and all acts of services 
rendered during their hour of bereavement. 
May God bless each and everyone of you. 
Services By 
Smalley's Funeral Home 
Vidalia, Georgia 
537-7042 - Phones - 537-4744