Home Going Service 
FOR 
Mrs. Mary Etta Middleton 
Sunday, November 6,1988 
2:00 P. M. 
First A. B. Church 
CLAXTON, GEORGIA 
REV. JAMES BENJAMIN - OFFICIATING 
INTERMENT - MT. PLEASANT CEMETERY 
HARPERS FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE 
CLAXTON, GEORGIA 
OBITUARY 
And as the path of duty is made plain, may grace be 
given that I may walk therein not like the hireling, for his 
selfish gain with backward glances and reluctant tread 
making a merit of his coward dread but cheerful in the 
light around me thrown walking as one to pleasant service 
led; Doing Gods will as if it were my own, yet trusing not 
in mine but in his strength alone. 
Mary Etta Middleton, daughter of the late Mr. and 
Mrs. Williams, was born February 6, 1913, in Jenkins 
County, Millen, Georgia. She learned early in life her 
personal path of duty and followed it with unselfishness 
and dedication until her passing. Married to the late Henry 
Middleton who proceeded her in death. She was a faithful 
member of the First A. B. Church, where she attended 
regularly and gave her support to the best of her ability. 
Mrs. Middleton will be remembered best for the charming 
little things that characterized her life her quiet and 
unassuming disposition. Her love and loyalty to family and 
friends and her gentleness of spirit on Tuesday night, 
November 1, 1988 the Lord called her home to eternal rest. 
May her soul find peace, favor and acceptance with her 
maker and indeed may her love live on. 
Cherishing her memory are five daughters, Mrs. Daisy 
Bell Benjamin, Maywood, III., Mrs. Betty Ann Smith, Ft. 
Laudersdale, Fla., Mrs. Rosa Mae Palmer, Hinesville, Ga., 
Ms. Etta Mae Middfeton, Ms. Christine Middleton of 
Claxton, Ga.; two soni Mr. Henry Middleton, Jr., and 
Mr. Willie Lewis Middleton, both of Claxton; three 
sons-in-law, Mr. Bobby Benjamin, Maywood, III., Mr. 
Willie James Smith, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and Mrs. 
Cornell Palmer, Hinesville, Ga.; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. 
Mae Alice Middleton, Claxton; two sisters, Mrs. Rosa 
Holmes, Millen, Ga., Mrs. Susan Williams, Gainsville, 
Fla.; one brother, Mr. Frank Williams, Augusta, Ga.; 
twenty three grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, twenty 
great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends. 
We loved her yes we loved her, but God loved her 
more and he has swiftly called her to yonders shining 
shore. The golden gates were opened, a gentle voice said 
come and with farewell unspoken, she calmly entered 
home. 
ORDER OF SERVICE 
Procession 
Song...................... 
Scripture 
Prayer 
Song 
Remarks 
As A Friend.......... 
As A Church Member . 
Resolution................ 
Acknowledgements.......... 
Obituary  (Read Silently) 
Solo...................... 
Eulogy.................... 
Viewing of Remains$ 
Recessional 
Jesus Keep Me Near The Cross 
........Ms. Elizabeth Porter 
...........Mr. Dale Branch 
........Mrs. Louise Littles 
Harpers Funeral Home Staff 
......................Music 
..............Elder J. Byrd 
........Rev. James Benjamin 
ACTIVE PALLBEARERS 
Mr. Sam Jones 
Dea. Freddie Geiger 
Mr. Ronnie Dinkins 
Mr. Tyree Weaver, Jr. 
Mr. Keith Grant 
Mr. Tim Freeman 
HONORARY PALLBEARERS 
Deacons of the First A. B. Church 
FLORAL BEARERS 
Ushers and Friends 
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 
The family wishes to express their thanks to their 
many friends and relatives for the kind expressions of 
sympathy extended during their hour of sorrow. May God 
bless each of you is their prayer. 
The friendship and good will you have accorded us is 
worthy of our most sincere thanks. We therefore desire to 
express our appreciation of your confidence and we 
sincerely hope that our service has been in every way 
satisfactory and comforting to you. 
TO THE FAMILY 
Most Respectfully, 
Harpers Directors & Staff 
(912) 739-2658