Funeral program for Sis. Vera Mills Brown

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Saturday, September 11, 2004
2:00P.M.
The United House of Prayer For All People
Bellville, Georgia
Elder L.E. Freeman, Pastor
Interment:
Hagan Cemeteiy
Hagan, Georgia
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Sis. Vera Mills Brown was bom in Evans County, Georgia on May 1,1924 to
the late Mr. Richard and Henrietta Mills. Three brothers and six sisters preceded her in
death.
Sis. Vera joined the United House of Prayer For All People on the Rock of the
Apostohc Faith at an early age under the founder and leader, Sweet Daddy Grace. She
served under the former leader. Sweet Daddy McCoUough, and the present day leader.
Sweet Daddy Madison. She served on the McCoUough Tambourine Shout Band, The Sen-
ior Usher Board, and she worked on Daddys G Class Program.
Sis. Vera was joined in Holy Matrimony to Mr. Robert Brown on August 4,
1951. One son, Henry (M.H.) Mills, preceded ber in death. While a resident of the state
of New Jersey, she was a foster parent to sixty-eight children.
Sis. Brown quietly shpped away ou Saturday, September 4,2004 at the Evans
Memorial Hospital She wiU he sadly missed hy many who loved her dearly. She leaves
the foUowing loved ones behind to cherish many fond memories: a loving and devoted
husband, Mr. Robert Brown of BeUviUe, Georgia; one daughter, Mrs. Darletha (Febward)
Kent of CoUins, Georgia; three sons: Mr. Daniel Johnson of BeUviUe, Georgia, Mr. George
L. (Shirley) Brewton of Lyndon, New Jersey, and Mr. Kenneth Brown of Savannah, Geor-
gia; two sisters: Mrs. Cora MikeU of Claxton, Georgia and Mrs. Maeretha (Robert) Tomp-
kins of BeUviUe, Georgia; one brother, Mr. Fletcher (WUma) MiUs of BeUviUe, Georgia;
five sisters-in-law: Mrs. Williease MiUs, Mrs. Mamie Bacon, Mrs. Pauhne Hendrix, Mrs.
Susie Mae (Elder LJ.) Mincey, aU of Claxton, Georgia; and Mrs. LuciUe (Boston) Brice of
Columbia, South Carohna; three brothers-in-law: Mr. Sylvester Brown of BeUviUe, Geor-
gia, Mr. Clifford (Rosetta) Brown of Atlanta, Georgia, and Mr. Tab (Judy) Brown of Au-
gusta, Georgia; thirteen grandchildren, twenty-four great-grandchildren, five great-great-
grandchUdren, and a host of loving and caring nieces, nephews, other relatives, and
friends.
God hath not promised sides always blue.
Flower strewn pathways aU our lives through;
God hath not promised sun without rain,
Joy without sorrow, peace without pain.
But God hath promised strength for the day
Rest for the labor, light for the way.
Grace for the trails, help from above.
Unfailing sympathy, undying love.
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Elder L.E. Ereeman. PastorOfficiating
Processional
Selection...............................Young Adult Choir, Bellville
Scripture:
Old Testament...........................Elder lames Smith
New Testament............................Elder Earl Edwards
Prayer....................................Elder S. Ransom, Pastor
United House of Prayer, Savannah, Georgia
Mistress of Ceremonies..........................St. Teresa Mincey
Selection......................McCollough Sons of Harmony Band
Remarks (Limit To Three Minutes, Please)
Dea. Artis Mincey
St. Vernell Mills
Poem.........................................Sis. Shanell Durden
Granddaughter
Acknowledgments and Obituaiy...................St. Mae Etta Smith
Solo............................................St. Teresa Mincey
Eulogy..................................Elder F.E. Brown, Pastor
United House of Prayer, Jacksonville, Florida
A Parting Glance
Recessional
Interment:
Hagan Cemeteiy
Hagan. Georgia
The family will receive friends and share repast in the
Madison Social Hall of the United House of Prayer in Bellville
immediately after the interment.
As time seeps through our fingers, we walk, talk, and share our love.
It seems just the other day we all sat around doing those veiy things.
Then one day we had those times no more.
God decided to give you a greater love.
He decided to give you rest and peace.
He decided we would be okay.
And will share the love you leave behind.
Your children, grand-children, great-grandchildren.
Which you loved so dearly, will surely miss you.
We all understand you needed to rest.
So you REST.
Even though youre not here to share those moments anymore.
They will forever live in everyoneyou have touched.
We miss you and love you.
We will tiy not to be sad.
You are only getting the rest you needed
Mommy, Ma, Granny, Grandma, Ma Vera
Its lust The Other Day.
JJ
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The Lord is rny 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 names sake.
Yea, though I walk in 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.
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Nephews
Senior Ushers
Young Adult Ushers
We the famijy of the late Sis. Vera M. Brown would like to thank_you
for the flowers, cards, phone calls, visits, prayers, and other acts of
kindness shown during our time of bereavement. We pray that the
God of Heaven will bless each ofyou..
Professional Services Entrusted To:
Harpers Funeral Home
Claxton, Georgia
912-739-2658
luanita B. Hodges
Owner
Yvonne Hodges
Manager
Perg^ Hodges Y'lonne Hodges Alvin Hall |ery Gibson
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