In Celebration 
of the life of 
Mrs. Emma Lee Oxendine 
1921-1998 
Wednesday, April 15, 1998 
1:00 P.M. 
Thomas Grove A.M.E. Church 
CLAXTON, GEORGIA 
REV. H.R. WELCH, PASTOR 
WORDS OF COMFORT PROVIDED BY: 
REV. JAMES DAYS, PRESIDING, OFFICIATING 
INTERMENT - OAK GROVE CEMETERY 
Manassas, Georgia 
SERVICES ENTRUSTED TO: 
MOODYS FUNERAL HOME 
201 CHURCH STREET 
CLAXTON, GEORGIA 
PHONE: (912) 7.39-4932 
OBITUARY 
Mrs. Emma Lee Oxendine, the daughter of the late Mr. Henry Washington 
and Mrs. Addie Herrington Washington, was bom March 24, 1921 in Tyson, 
Georgia. She was one of the seven children bom to this union. She departed this 
life on Thursday, April 9, 1998 in Savannah, Georgia. 
At an early age she joined Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Tyson. In June of 1947 
she was joined in Holy Matrimony to Calvin F. Oxendine, Sr. After marriage 
and relocation to Evans County, she affiliated with Thomas Grove A.M.E. 
Church where she served actively involved in all areas to include the 
Stewardess Board and Missionary Society. She was a class leader as well as a 
Pastors Aide. She was a Gladiette and a member of Sweet Evening Breeze, 
Chapter #269 O.E.S. As a beautician she served the community for 43 years. 
She retired from this career in 1992. 
She leaves to cherish her memory, a loving, caring, and devoted husband. Rev. 
Calvin F. Oxendine, Sr., Claxton,Ga., one daughter, Mrs. Carolyn O. Dunston, 
Claxton, Ga., two sons, Mr. Calvin F. Oxendine, Jr., Claxton, Ga., and Mr. 
Samuel L. Washington, Sr., who has proceeded her in death. One son-in-law, 
Mr. Richard L. Dunston, Sr., Claxton, Ga., one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Jannie 
Ruth Washington, Syracuse, New York, twelve grandchildren, Ms. Yolanda L. 
Gunn, Kissimmee, Fla., Mr. Richard L. Dunston II, Mr. Calvin F. Oxendine, III, 
both of Claxton, Ga., Mr. Kelvin A. Oxendine, Statesboro, Ga., Mr. Jarius 
Oxendine, Raleigh, NC, Mr. Calvin L. Murray, Belle Glade, Fla., Mr. Samuel L. 
Washington, Jr., Reidsville, Ga., Mrs. Judy B. Scott, Claxton, Ga., Mr. Joseph 
A. James, deceased, Mr. James D. Washington, and Ms. Sandra R. Washington, 
both of Syracuse, NY, Ms. Alice Bacon, Maryland, twenty great-grandchildren, 
and two great-great grandchildren, one niece, who was like a sister, Mrs. Mary 
Porter, Glennville, Ga., and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins, and other 
relatives and friends. 
Toil on a little longer here, 
For thy reward awaits above, 
Nor droop in sadness or in fear 
Beneath the rod thats sent in love; 
The deeper wound our spirits feel. 
The sweeter heavens balm to heal. 
Faith lifts the veil before our eyes. 
And bids us view a happier clime. 
Where verdant fields in beauty rise. 
Beyond the withering blasts of time; 
And bring the blissful moment near, 
When we in glory shall appear. 
Then let us hope; tis not in vain; 
Though moistened by our grief the soil. 
The harvest brings us joy for pain, 
The rest repays the weary toil; 
For they shall reap who sow in tears. 
Rich gladness through eternal years. 
Sadly submitted by: 
The Oxendine Family 
ORDER OF SERVICE 
ProcessionaWiewing 
Presiding...................................Rev. James Days 
Hymn ................Choir Jesus Keep Me Near The Cross 
Invocation..............................Rev. Robert Collins 
Scripture 
Old Testament .........................Rev. Robert Edwards 
(23 Psalms) 
Gospel-(John 11:11-27) ..... 
Epsitle - (Corinthians 5)... 
Selection ................... 
Moments of Reflections....... 
As A Cosmetologist.......... 
As A Neighbor .............. 
As A Friend ................ 
As A Church Member.......... 
As A Family Member.......... 
Solo ........................ 
Acknowledgements & Obituary 
Selection ................... 
Pastorial Prayer............. 
Eulogy....................... 
Recessional 
Interment.................... 
.......Rev. H.R. Welch 
...Rev. L. Perry McNeal 
.................Choir 
.....(3 minutes please) 
...Mrs. Lillie B. Hayes 
....Mrs. Catherine Bacon 
.....Mrs. Bessie Carter 
........Sis. Willie Teal 
....Mr. Maurice Bacon 
......Mrs. Rosetta Doe 
....Sis. Earlene Bailey 
.................Choir 
Rev. Stanford Anderson 
.......Rev. James Days 
..Oak Grove Cemetery 
Manassas, Georgia 
Family and Friends will be received at Thomas Grove A.M.E. 
Church Fellowship Hall immediately following the committal. 
ACTIVE PALLBEARERS 
Shelton Glover 
Vincent Bacon 
James Porter 
Will White 
Paul Coaxum 
Tony Byrd 
HONORARY PALLBEARERS 
Grandsons 
FLORAL ATTENDANTS 
Sweet Evening Breeze-Chapter 269 O.E.S. 
Ushers and Friends of the Family 
MUSICIAN 
Mrs. Rosetta Doe 
Acknowledgement 
With grateful hearts, we offer our deepest and sin- 
cerest thanks for your words of comfort and unselfish acts 
of kindness shown throughout the illness and passing of our 
loved one. May God richly bless you all for your expres- 
sions of friendship and concern. 
The Oxendine Family 
Acknowledgement To The Family 
On behalf of the Staff of Moodys Funeral Home, we 
would like to offer our sympathy on your loss. We want to 
thank you for entrusting to us the final disposition of your 
loved one. We hope our services has been a comfort to you, 
and if we helped to lighten your burden, them our aim was 
accomplished. Thank You 
The Management