- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs, 1960-2022
- Title:
- Funeral program for Missionary Dorothy Polite Mack
- Date of Original:
- 1999-12-27
- Subject:
- African American women--Georgia--Hagan--20th century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Hagan--20th century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Hagan--20th century
Funeral service--Georgia--Hagan--20th century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Hagan--20th century
African Americans--Georgia--Hagan--20th century - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Evans County, Hagan, 32.15603, -81.93373
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Missionary Dorothy Polite Mack. Date of funeral service: December 27, 1999. Location of funeral service: Smith Chapel Holiness Church, Hagan, Georgia, 1:00 p.m. Birth date: November 7, 1921. Death date: December 20, 1999.
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:eccca_aafp-ec_ecaaam-258
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:eccca_aafp-ec_ecaaam-258
- 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:
-
HOMEGOING CELEBRATION
FOR
MISSIONARY DOROTHY POLITE MACK
Sunrise Sunset
November 7,1921 December 20,1999
Services Monday December 27, 1999
1:00 P.M.
Smith Chapel Holiness Church
Firetower Road Hagan, Georgia
Assistant Bishop Bennie Bacon Officiating
Elder Mattie Bacon Pastor
Bishop Oscar Foxworth Overseer
Profile of Life
To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven.
Ecclesiastes 3:1
Mrs. Dorothy Polite Nana Mack was born November 7,
1921 to the late James and Lillie Sellers Polite in Bryan County.
She met and married Joseph Mack in 1944. They were blessed
with two beautiful children; Jimmy and Janice Mack. They raised
Wilbur Polite (nephew) as their son.
She lived in Claxton most of her adult life. She attended
Evans County Public schools. She continued her education by
attending College in Charlotte, N.C. She taught school in
Dorchester for a brief time.
Dorothy joined First Christ Holiness Church in Groveland,
GA under the leadership of the late Bishop A .L. Owens in April
1950. In 1952, the mission was formed in Claxton. Later, the
mission was moved to Hagan, GA, which is now the present site.
There she was appointed church secretary. She served in this
position for 47 years (until death). She was the Sunday School
Superintendent for numerous years. She was known as
Missionary Mack and Aunt Dot. She was a meek and humble
person and loved by everyone.
She leaves to cherish her memories: a loving and devoted
husband-Joseph Mack of Claxton, GA. Three children; Jimmy
Mack of Claxton, GA, Janice Jones of Prince George, VA, and
Wilbur Polite(nephew) of Pembroke, GA. A wonderful brother
and best friend- Elder James H. (Wilbert) Polite of Charleston,
S.C. One son-in-law: Leroy Jones of Chester, V.A.. One
daughter-in-law: Warwesse Polite(niece) of Pembroke, GA. Ten
grandchildren; Twila Torrez of Mary Esther, Fla.; Omar Gunn and
Shyra Jones of Prince George, VA.; Corey Polite and Andrea
Polite of Savannah, GA; Charlotte, Reginald, Regina, and
Nicholas Polite of Pembroke, GA.; and SA Shonda Polite of
Norfolk, VA. One grand-son-in-law: Jerry Torrez of Mary Esther,
Fla., two great grandchildren: Asonta (Toddy) Polite of
Pembroke, GA and Demetris Torrez of Mary Esther, Fla..
A host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and loving friends.
Order of Service
Processional
Selection First Christ Mass Choir
Mistress of Ceremony Elder Mattie Bacon
Scripture
Old Testament Elder Marion Stewart
New Testament Evangelist Willie Jefferson
Hymn I heard the voice of Jesus say Presiding Elder Harden
Prayer
Solo
As a Friend
As Her Deacon
As I knew Her
Pastor of Mt. Nebo Apostolic
Pastor of Assembly of God
Solo
Obituary and Acknowledgments
Selection
Eulogy
A last Glance
Interment
Bishop Louis Hills
Mother Gloria Simmons
Deacon Charles (C.L.) Bailey
Deacon Jessie Young
Rev. John Byrd
Bishop Harold Hicks,
Charleston, S.C.
Bishop James Holland,
Lyons, GA
Sis. Glynis Williams
Evangelist Freddie Chance
First Christ Mass Choir
Asst. Bishop Bennie Bacon
Smith Chapel Cemetery
The Godmother
Because of the tremendous impact you had on
others,
Heaven is where we know ive will see you
when it is our time to go home. Your memory
will always be cherished in our hearts.
DOT you will always be remembered for the
outstanding achievements you made to this
church
Darkness we have been feeling since youve
been gone
Famous woman that we know you are
Always being there when we needed you
Togetherness that you have shown your family and friends
to uphold
Happiness that we have begun to feel knowing that your soul
will be set free from pain
Excepting the things that we cannot change
Righteousness that led us to the right path
Love your godson,
Wilbur
Deacons and Friends
Ushers and Friends of the Family
The family of Missionary Dorothy Polite Mack
would like to thank everyone for your kind
thoughts, cards, flowers, food, and words of
comfort during our time of bereavement. Words
are inadequate to express our true feelings and
gratitude in which you have shown. May God
bless each of you.
The Family will receive guests at the Cleo Griffin
Building in Claxton, Ga. Immediately following the
committal.
'Profess ionaC Services
TntrustecC to:
Jiarper's punerafM^me
125 nsorth 'Broad'Street
CCaxtofi, Qys. 30417
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WHere Sympatfiy Is T^pressedTfirou^fi Sincere Service^
Mr. James tH. MeCson
cywner/Manager
Re-v. Craig R. TremBde
Mart ic ian/Manage r
Programs by: Deacon Wilbur Polite 912-653-2826