- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs, 1960-2022
- Title:
- Funeral program for Mrs. Sallie Mae Stewart
- Date of Original:
- 1998-04-10
- Subject:
- African American women--Georgia--Claxton--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Claxton--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Claxton--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Claxton--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Claxton--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Claxton--20th century - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Evans County, Claxton, 32.16158, -81.904
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Mrs. Sallie Mae Stewart. Date of funeral service: April 11, 1998. Location of funeral service: First African Baptist Church, Claxton, Georgia, 3:00 p.m. Birth date: May 5, 1927. Death date: April 07, 1998.
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:eccca_aafp-ec_ecaaam-230
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:eccca_aafp-ec_ecaaam-230
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 6 pages
- Original Collection:
- African American Funeral Programg Collection, Evans County African American Archive Museum, Evans County Community Center (Claxton, Ga.)
- Holding Institution:
- Evans County Community Center (Claxton, Ga.)
- Rights:
-
A Celebration of Life
(Remembrance of Love)
for
Mrs, Sallie Mae Stewart
Saturday, April 11, 1998
3:00pm
First African Baptist Church
Claxton, Georgia
Reverend Clarence T. Williams, Jr.
Officiating
Hfiougfits of Mother
Three words TaCC
sweetCy on my souC
That Bid my spirit
spurn controC
The sweetest sound
to MortaCs given
dire heard in MOTTPE^
9fOME, andm.A^d/'-
A Mother is a trusty friend
we have when triaCs heaviCyfaCC
upon us. When adversity tah^s
the place of prosperity
When (^od thought of Mother
he must have laughed with
satisfaction and framed it quichCy
so rich, so deep, so divine,
so fud of soul, power, and
Beautiful was the conception
(Because I feel that in heavens
aBove the Angels whispering
to one another can find among
the Burning terms of Love,
none so devotional as that of
Monm(R,
Lycerptsfiom Tor a Special Mother
Sallie Mae Stewart
May 5,1927-April 7,1998
Sallie M, Stewart was born
May 5, 1927 in Screven County, GA to
the late Mrs. Cynthia Kirkland, and the
late Mr. William Telfair Kirkland.
A member of First African Baptist
Church for many years, she served as
an usher until her first bout of illness.
She was a fighter strong in faith, will
and spirit. Her battle of life was won
on April 7, 1998, at the Evans
Memorial Hospital, Claxton, GA. after
a brief stay at Claxton Nursing Home.
Those that hold her dear are her
husband, Mr. William Stewart^^elve
children, seven daughter-in-laws and
two son-in-laws: Mr. Howard
McFadden (Katie), Ms. Queen E.
Lundy (Edward) , Mr. Paul McFadden,
Mr. Samuel McFadden, Sr. (Juanita),
Mr. David McFadden (Lader), Mr.
Charles Stewart (Gwen), Mr. Willie
James Stewart (Cleo), Mr. Pearlie
Stewart, Ms. Mary L. Stewart Hayes
(Gregory), Mr. Gregory Stewart
(Linda), Mr. Alton Griffin (Melva), and
the late Mr. Vincent Stewart. One truly
devoted sister, Mrs. Thelma Joiner
Aunt Thelma; 35 grandchildren, 20
great-grandchildren; a host of
cousins, other relatives and friends.
Celebration of Life
Processional......................Choir
Presiding....Rev. Clarence T. Williams, Jr.
Scripture....Rev. Clarence T. Williams, Jr.
Prayer of Comfort.....Mr. Freddie Geiger
Solo..................Ms. Joyce A. Fennell
Reflections:
Church Member - Mr. Freddie Geiger
Friend - Ms. Ethel James
Neighbor - Ms. Bessie Carter
Solo - /zdnou Scor-/ctl
Obituary/Acknowledgments:
Ms. Lillie Mae Harris
Eulogy.......Rev. Clarence T. Williams, Jr.
Parting Glance (soft music)
Recessional
Interment
Hagan Cemetery
Hagan, GA
Pallbearers
Mr. Samuel McFadden, Jr.
Mr. Walter E. Lundy
Mr. Cecil L. Lundy
Mr. Cedric Nelson
Mr. Lament McKinnon
Mr. Anthony Byrd
Mr. Marvin L. Welch
Mr. William Melvin
Mr. Chris Freeman
Honor Guard - Georgia State Prison
Flower Bearers
Friends of the Family
Thoughts of You
The family of the late Mrs. Sallie Mae
Stewart wishes to say thank you for the
many acts of kindness shown and your
prayers during this faith strengthening
time. May God bless you.
A special thanks to Elizabeth Stanley and
Stephanie Ball for their continuous
healthcare and kindness.
Professional Services Entrusted to:
Harpers Funeral Home
Claxton, Georgia
(912) 739-2658
(912) 739-2659
J.H. Nelson
Owner/Manager
Rev. C.R. Tremble
Mortician/Manager