Funeral program for Sister Mary Magdeline Shipman Bacon

Homegoing Service
OF
Sister Mary Magdeiine
Shipman Bacon
Saturday, Nov. 19,1988
1:00 P. M.
Jerusaiem Missionary Baptist
Church
GROVELAND, GEORGiA
DR. L. PERRY McNEAL - PASTOR OFFiCiATiNG
iNTERMENT-JERUSALEM CEMETERY
HARPERS FUNERAL HOME iN CHARGE
CLAXTON, GEORGiA
OBITUARY
Mrs. Mary Magdeline Shipman Bacon the daughter of
Mr. John Shipman and Mrs. Ellen Calhoun Shipman was
born May 20, 1897 in Liberty County, Georgia. She
received her education in the public schools of Liberty
County. She joined Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church at
an early age. She served in the Sunday School Department
and on the Deaconess Board. She was a long time member
of the Eastern Star Affectionate Chapter #489. She was
united in Holy Matrimony to Mr. James Swindell Bacon on
May 16, 1916, he has preceeded her in death. Although
they had no children they were blessed with eight adopted
children of which four have preceeded her in death. On
Sunday, November 13, 1988, Mrs. Bacon passed into
eternal rest ending a life of sharing and caring, love and
devotion.
She leaves to cherish her memory, two daughters,
Mrs. Phoebe Hardee, Bronx, N. Y., and Mrs. Mary Agnes
Beamon, Savannah, Ga.; two sons, Mr. Edmond Moody,
Detroit, Mich., and Mr. Larmar Moody, Savannah, Ga.;
two daughters-in-law, Mrs. Mathlene Moody and Mrs.
Truemilla Moody; one son-in-law, James L. Beamon; 16
grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and 21 great-great-
grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other
relatives and friends.
A precious one from us is gone
A voice we loved is still.
A spot is vacant in our hearts.
The world can never fill.
ORDER OF SERVICE
Processional...................................Soft Music
Hymn What a Friend We Have in Jesus............Choir
Scripture
Old and New Testament ...................Rev. J. P. Hines
Invocation
Solo............May the Work Ive Done Speak For Me
Mrs. Della Ball
Remarks ..............................(3 Minutes Please)
As A Christian ................Deacon Joe S. Clanton
As I Knew Her....................Deacon James Hines
Choir ..................I Want Jesus to Walk With Me
Acknowledgement & Obituary Mrs. Avis B. Hagan
Eulogy
A Parting Glance
Recessional
Final Rites; Eastern Star Affectional Chapter #489
Graveside Service
PALLBEARERS
Staff Sargt. Calvin Patrick Cedric Beamon
PFC. Derrick Beamon Jerome Moody
Sargt. Zaberial Mass Darrin Bacon
FLOWER BEARERS
Eastern Star Affectionate Chapter #489
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
In times like these the support, the acts of kindness
and the expressions of sympathy by friends and loved ones
mean so much. We deeply appreciate all who have shared
in our sorrow. May God bless you is our prayer.
The Family
TO THE FAMILY
The friendship and good will the family have accorded
us Is worthy of our most sincere thanks. We appreciate
your confidence in us. We hope that our service has been
in every way satisfactory and comforting to you.
Harpers Directors and Staff
Claxton, Georgia
Phone (912) 739-2658