Homegoing Celebration 
for 
Barbara Ann Oglesby Washington 
Sunset 
July 17,1942 
Sunrise 
February 27,2006 
Mareh 4,2006 
1:00 P.M 
Historie Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church 
Claxton, Georgia 
Pastor L. Perry McNeal, Officiating 
Interment: Mt. Pleasant Cemetery 
OBITUARY 
Mrs. Barbara Ann Oglesby Washington was bom on July 
17, 1942 to the late Emmit Oglesby and Ceola Hagan Oglesby. 
She was a 1961 graduate of Evans County High School, 
Claxton Georgia. While in school, she was a member of the 
science club and high school chorus. At an early age, she joined 
Historic Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church, Claxton, 
Georgia. 
On January 2,1965, Barbara was united in holy 
matrimony to Mr. Willie Washington. To this union two 
daughters were bom. She devoted her life to her family and her 
door was open to all. She enjoyed providing care for children 
while their parents worked. 
Barbara attended Deliverance Center in Newark, NJ under 
the leadership of Apostle Ralph Nichols. She had a great love 
for God and His word, her favorite scripture Psalm 121. Her 
favorite song, Without God I Can Do Nothing. 
She departed this life on Monday, Febmary 27,2006 at 
her home in East Orange, New Jersey after a long illness. 
Barbara leaves to mourn her devoted husband of over 40 years 
Mr. Willie Washington, two daughters, Mrs. Dapheney 
(Charles) Davis, of Raleigh, NC, Ms. Kersandra Washington, 
of Philadelphia, PA; five brothers, Mr. Charles (Unja) Oglesby 
and Adolphus (Wanda) Oglesby, of Claxton, GA, Mr. Edward 
(Yvonne) Oglesby and Mr. Lavon (Margaret) Oglesby of 
Savannah, GA and Wayne(Peebles) Crawford of Charlotte, NC; 
one sister, Mrs. Peggy (Jerry) Harden, of Savannah, GA; two 
brothers-in-law, Mr. Bermy (Mary) Washington, of Camden, SC 
and Charles Younginer (Visia) of Brentwood, NY, one sister-in- 
law, Carrie Woodberry of Ocala, FL,: Four aunts, Mrs. Ola Mae 
(George) Houser of Claxton, GA, Mrs. Bereathea Callaway of 
Savannah, GA, Mrs. Helen Holmes Mrs. Annette Lash, Hagan 
GA., four uncles, Mr. Alonzo Oglesby of Savannah, GA, Mr. 
Roger Oglesby of Ft. Lauderdale, Mr. Thaddaeus (Cora) Hagan 
of Claxton, GA., Mr. George(Clara) Hagan, two grandchildren, 
Lakia and Eric and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and 
friends. 
Presiding Rev. Martin Bacon 
Processional 
Selection...................................Choir 
Old Testament.....................Rev. Earl Calloway 
New Testament...............Elder Charles M. Davis 
Invocation................Pastor Joaim Washington 
Divine Deliverance Worship Center 
Solo........................Sis. Marjorie Johnson 
Reflections; 
A Friend..........................Sis. Emma J. Carr 
As I Knew Her..................Sis. Louise Wilkerson 
Selection...................................Choir 
Obituary..........(Read Silently).......Soft Music 
Acknowledgments...................Sis. Doris Boggs 
Eulogy......................Pastor L Perry McNeal 
Recessional 
Interment. 
,Mt. Pleasant Cemetery 
T(?e Master Called 
I'm sorry I (^ad to leave you 
My loved ones^ olf; so dear. 
But you see; tl^e Master called me, 
His voice was very clear! 
I l;ad made my reservation 
A l>eaven bond ticket for one. 
And I knew tkat He would call me 
wken He felt my work was done 
I know tkat your hearts are heavy 
Because I have 0one away. 
But when the master called me 
I knew I could not stay. 
Yes, I'm sorry I had to leave you. 
My love ones, oh so dear. 
But, you see, the Master called me 
And, now I'm resting here. 
Yes, I've crossed on over to glory 
And to you all I say 
Just stay in the hands of Jesus 
And we'll meet again someday. 
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For thou art with it 
Thy rod and thy^ 
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Honorary Pallbearers 
Deacons of Historic Mt. Pleasant Missionary Church 
Pallbearers 
Jimmy Brown Jerry Harden, Jr. 
Edward Oglesby, Jr. Darvous Richardson 
Eugene Wilkerson Adolphus Oglesby, Jr. 
Flower Attendants 
Friends and Ushers 
Repast 
The family and friends will be received at the churchs 
fellowship hall following the committal. 
Acknowledgment 
With grateful and sincere hearts, we, the family of the late 
Barbara Ann Oglesby Washington, thank all that have 
given during this time. Your thoughts, prayers and all acts 
of kindness have truly been a blessing. It is our sincere 
prayer that God bless each and everyone of you in a 
special way. 
-The Family- 
S&e (^eard His tender voice 
"Come (fome child and restf 
You lived for others^ and for me 
You 5i5 ^our best"