Funeral program for Ollie Mae Wilkerson

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May 14; 1920 November 28, 2005
Saturday, December 3, 2005
4:00 -7:00p.m.
Perry Funeral Hojme ^^^pel
34 Mercer Street-^^
Newark, New Jeisey '
OUie Mae Wilkerson was bom on May 14, 1920 in
Claxton, Ga. Her parents died when she was an infant being
parented by her foster mother Lillie Surrency Mungin.
Ollie Mae grew up, to meet and marry Alfonso Wilkerson,
who preceded her in death. From this union six children
were born daughter. Pinkie Jacobs, Ruth Jones who
preceded her in death; a daughter, Minnie Smith who
resides in Hillside, NJ; three sons, Eugene Wilkerson who
resides in Claxton, Ga and a son, Rodney Wilkerson who
resides in Atlanta, Ga.
Ollie was employed as a Housekeeper at one of the local
hospitals and doctors office. After her retirement, she
came to New Jersey to live with her daughter. Pinkie Jacobs,
and son-in-law. Lavender in Newark, NJ.
Ollie became ill after a short stay in New Jersey. Her
daughter. Pinkie cared for her until she departed this life.
Ollie continued to live in New Jersey with her daughter.
Minnie Smith of Hillside until she departed this life on
November 28, 2005.
Ollie was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother she
leaves to cherish her memory: her sons, Eugene Wilkerson
(Louise);,Willie Gene Wilkerson (Grace) of Atlanta,Ga; a
daughter, Minnie Smith (John) of Hillside; thirteen
grandchildren, Toney, Paul, Gregory, Erika, Trina, Torrie,
Davon, Dondi, Melissa, Micheal, Darius, Brian, and
Danielle; seven great grandchildren. Marquis, Gino, Joshua,
Daron, Keyina, Jalem, and Ciara; and a host of friends.
Our TatHerwRicfL art in heaven, OTaCCowedhe thy name. Thy kingdom come.
Thy ivdChe done in earth, as it is in heaven. Qive us this day our daiCy bread.
Jlndforgive us our debts, as xve forgive our debtors. Jind head us not into
temptation, but dehiver us from evih: Tor Thine is the kingdom, and the
power, and the ghory, for ever. J4men.
May I go ^(TW
(Doyou tHin^tHe time is rigHt?
May I say goocCdye to pain -fiCCecCdays
andendCess ConeCy nigHts?
Ive Civedmy [ife and done my Best,
an eyampBe tried to Be,
So can I ta^e that step Beyond
and set my spirit free?
I fought with ad my might,
But something seems to draw me now,
do a warm and fovefy light.
dhanhyyou so for Coving me,
< '* you htiow I Cove you too.
Thats why its fiard to say goodbye
and end this Cife with you.
SO hoCd me now just one more time
and Cet me hear you say,
(Because you care so much for me,
youCCCet me go today.
Funeral Service
Monday, December 5, 2005 - 2:00p.m.
Mount Pleasant Baptist Church
Claxton, Georgia
Interment
Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery
Claxton, Georgia
Master CaCCed
1 m sorry I ft ad' to frave you.
'My Coved ones, oft so dear.
But you see, tfte Master caffedme,
dfis voice tvas ceiy clear!
'"'7 I fiadmdde my reservation
J4 fieaven Boundticfetfor one.
' ' J4 nd 1 fniew tfiat iKe ivouCd caff me
di'Tren IHefeCt my U'orfjvas done.
' - 1 fnocv tfiat your Beatts are fteavy
decause I ftave gonemmy,
c But ivfien tfie Master 'caCfedme.
1 fjietv tfiat I coufdnot stay,
les. I 'm Sony I Bad to feaveyod-
My Coved ones, oB so dear,
But. you see, tfie Master caffedme
_,4nd non Im resting Cure.
'I'es, I've crossed on over to gfoty
J4ud to you aff I say
Just stay in tBe Bands of Jesus
dtndwe 'ff meet again someday.
The family would like to thank all who have extended their support
and acts of kindness during d:cir time of bereavement. God bless you
all for your thoughtfulness and concern.
34 Mercer Street
Nev.'ark, New Jersey
(973) 824-9201
www.perryfuneralhome.com