Funeral program for Daphne Albert Sheppard

LIFE IS ETERNAL
"Life is eternal" the good Lord said
So we do not think of our Loved one as dead
For death is only a stepping stone
Lo a beautiful life we've never known
A place where God promised man he would be
Eternally happy and safe and free
A CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR
DAPHNE ALBERT SHEPPARD
OBESEQUIES
PROGRAM
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Macedonia Baptist Church
Saturday, February 4,1995
11:00 a.m.
Rev. Richard Hall, Officiating
A CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR
DAPHNE ALBERT SHEPPARD
OBESEQUIES
PROGRAM
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Daphne Albert Sheppard
October 16,1964 - January 30,1995
I FINISHED EARLY
/ had a tot to do
more than some of you
But, yet you wonder why I rest
/ finished early
I started on time.
Even though the choice was mine
and I put in a full days work
But / finished early
1 thottght at first the road was long
but I just ask the lord to keep me strong
and step by step / ran the race.
I just finished early
I'm not a cjuitter my fiiend
I kept on fighting till the end.
And the only thing I can say is
I finished early
By the measure of man's mind
and not my Gods own time.
Do some of you look at the years
I finished early
But with God it counts not at all
EJaio loftg, how brief, how great, hoiv small
but God looks for a ready heart
even if you finish early
DAPHNE ALBERT SHEPPARD
OBESEQUIES
PROGRAM
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Daphne Albert Sheppard was bom on October 16, 1964 in
Brooklyn, NY. She came to Evans County at a tender age of five weeks
xvhere she grew up in the Claxton Community.
She was a devoted member of the St. John Missionary Baptist
Church where she served faithfully in the Youth Department and Choir
She united with Macedonia Baptist Church in February, 1986 in Sandfly
GA. She served with the Gosplites Choir.
Daphne received her early education in the Evans County School
System. She graduated from Savannah State College with a degree in
Social Work.
She was employed with the Tidelands Mental Health Adolescent
Center.
She joined in holy matrimony to Mr. Rory C. Sheppard, on
December 29, 1985 to this union, one child was bom.
She leaves loving memories to her devoted husband: Rory (R.C.)
Sheppard; a daughter: Paris Shantel Sheppard; Mother: Gladys H. Albert
of Claxton, GA; Two sisters: Annette Clarke of Brooklyn, NY; and
Romona Clark of Long Beach, Ml; Two brothers: Jerome Best, Jr. arid
Danny (Chip) Dixon, both of Brooklyn, NY; and a host of relatives and
friends.
God saw the road was getting rough.
The hills were hard to climb.
He gently closed those loving eyes.
And whispered "Peace Be Thine."
The weary hours, the days of pain.
The sleepless nights are passed.
The ever patient, worn out frame
Has found sweet rest at last.
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OBESEQUIES
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Order Of Service
Rev. Stokes - Presiding
Processional
Scripture:
Old Testament
New Testament
Invocation
Macedonia Baptist Church Choir
Rev. Berry Jackson
Rev. Stanford Anderson
Rev. Samuel Ghartey
Solo - "Precious Lord"
Tributes:
As a Member
As a Neighbor
As a Friend
Wesley Roberts
Deacon Winston Davis
Ms. Mary Crovatt
Mrs. Louise Wilkerson
Special Tribute
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Selection
Speedwell Mass Choir
Reading of Obituary
"Silently"
Acknowledgments and Resolution Ms. Kimberly Williams
Hymn "Order My Steps Macedonia Baptist Church Choir
Eulogy Rev. Richard Hall
Solo "When We Get There" Ms. Iona Hamilton
Recessional
No Viewing
PROGRAM
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Acknowledgments
During a time like this, the value of friends is most precious. We have
found great strength in the solace of you our friends, the words have
soothed the pain, the cares have brought a smile, the floral offering added
beauty, food enabled us to remain physically strong, and most of all the
prayers have help sustain our faith, how can we ever thank you enough for
the valuable aid you have rendered. May the Lord bless and keep thee and
make his face to shine upon and give peace. The Family
Special thanks to the Memorial Medical Center 4th floor Nursing Staff
and PC. ecu Units.
Repass at Macedonia Baptist Church Annex.
Active Pallbearers
Relatives and Friends
Floral Attendants
Ladies of the Church
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS