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 
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Programs by: Deacon Wilbur Polite 912-653-2826