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