Funeral program for Hazel LaJuan Joiner

HOMEGOING
FOR
Hazel LaJuan Joiner
Tuesday, July 20, 1999
2:00 p.m.
Tremont Temple M.B. Church
307 North Trapnell Street
Metter, Georgia
Rev. Terry L. Brown, Pastor
Officiating
INTERNMENT
Mercer Grove Cemetery
Metter, Georgia
OBITUARY
Hazel LaJuan Mincey Joiner was born August 19, 1947 in
Claxton, Georgia to tire late Wincy Beatrice Benjamin and the late
Herbert Mincey. She attended Evans County High School in Claxton.
At an early age, Hazel joined St. John Missionary Baptist
Church in Claxton under the pastorate of Rev. Johnson. When she
moved to Metter, Georgia, Hazel joined Tremont Temple M.B. Church
under die pastorate of Rev. Issac Culberth. LaJuan (as she was
called by many) was Director of the Youdi department for several
years. Later, she joined the Missionary Board and Usher Board at
Tremont Temple.
Hazel was a strong, dedicated missionary who cared for die
sick, lonely and misunderstood people in her community. She took
her Christian duties very serious. Hazel was an ingenious fundraiser
and was known all over Metter and die surrounding areas for her
delicious baked goods.
Hazel leaves to cherish her memories a loving husband,
William Earl Joiner; one son, Charles Ellis, Jr.(Michaela Ellis),
Charlotte, NC; five daughters, Cordia Sniith(Roscoe Smith, Jr.),
Claxton, GA; Clarissa Ellis, Macon, GA; Selena Joiner,
Richmond Hill, GA; Sherry Joiner and Earlene Joiner, Metter, GA;
a devoted, loving and loyal aunt. Hazel Benjamin of Claxton, GA, four
sisters, Beulah Adams, Jacksonville, EL; Sarah Hunt (Dea. Richard
M. Hnnt), Macon,GA; Vennice Edwards (Elder Earl Edwards),
Savannah, GA; Renee Johnson (Terry Johnson),Salisbury, NC; five
brodiers, Maurice Fields, Boston, MA; Herbert Mincey(Patty ),
Statesboro, GA; Kelly Mincey (Teresa Mincey), Hagan, GA;
Theron Mincey (Maxine Mincey), Portsmith, VA and Norris Mincey,
Bellville, GA; five grand children, Chaunte, Roscoe 111, Barrington,
and Chanel Smidi of Claxton and Jamey Ashley of Macon; devoted
God sons,Willie Anthony Lewis, Cobbtown, GA; and Chris Mobley,
Claxton, GA; and a host of loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews,
cousins and friends.
Hazel was a virtuous woman. Her family and friends
were blessed to have her as part of dieir lives. She will be greatly
missed by all who experienced her loving care.
ORDER OF SERVICE
Processional
Selection...Freddies Temple Holiness Chnrch
Prayer........Rev. Stanford Anderson, Pastor
(St. John M.B. Church, Claxton)
Scriptures: (Old Testament) - Elder Earl Edwards
(New Testament) - Min. Vashon Mercer
Selection...Freddies Temple Holiness Chimch
Remarks..............Missionary Martha Taylor
Obituary (Read Silently).........Soft Music
Acknowledgement of Cards & Flowers
Mrs. Brenda W. Gould
Solo...............Elder Richard M. Hunt, Jr.
Eulogy................Rev. Terry Brown, Pastor
(Tremont Temple M.B. Church)
Recessional
The family will return to the Church Fellowship Hall for dinner.
HAZELS FAVORITE SCRIPTURE
PSALM 23
The lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
He leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths
of righteousness for his name 5 sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow
of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy
rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of
mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my
cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the
days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the
Lord for ever.
Dear God Mama,
Im sorry you went so fast. I was just beginning to know you.
But here are some things I want to thank you for; I thank you
for making me believe in myself; thank you for making me
realize that God loves me too, and I thank you for teaching me
how to smile even when I am down and things are going bad.
I will always LOVE you. Ill keep you in my heart and all the
things you did for me. Im going to hold my head up and
smile because you wouldnt have it any other way.
I will always love you.
Juan,
Sunday school and BTU were not tops on your list but all the
hard work paid off. I know your trust was in the Lord. Even
though I didnt have any children off my own you were one of
my very special girls. Thank you for my grands & great grands
Love Aimtie,
(Hazel Benjamin)
To Mamas Big Sister Sarah
There are not enough Thank Yous to express how we feel about
your dedication to your sister/ our mother. There were many
times that we needed guidance direction, inspiration and a
strong armed approach or just a swift kick. You were
always there and always will he. Hopefully, we will use the
same approach with each other. If mama was here, she would
say, ain't no sister like my Big Sister. We love and appreciate
you.
Because a family that prays together stays together.
P.S. Now Do as mama said.GO GET THAT MEDICAL
CHECK-UP, knee surgery, turn the fax off so Uncle Richard
can get calls and STAY HOME SOMETIME RATHER THAN
RUNNING THE ROAD.
WE LOVE YOU!!!!!!
PALLBEARERS
Herbert Miiicey
Kelly Mincey
Theron Mincey
Norris Mincey
Sherod M. Hnnt
Willie Lanier
Janies Wesley Holloway (Alternate)
HONORARY PALLBEARERS
Deacons of Tremont Temple M.B. Chnrch
Willie Anthony Lewis
USHERS
Tremont Temple Missionary Baptist Chnrch Usher Board
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The family of Hazel LaJnan Joiner wish to thank everyone
for their acts of kindness dnring Hazels illness and homegoing.
We pray the blessings of the Lord be yonrs continnously.
ARRANGEMENTS
Whitaker Funeral Home
Metter, GA