Alpha 
May 9, 1909 
Omega 
June 28, 2008 
Thursday, July 3, 2008 
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Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church 
Groveland, Georgia 
Reverend H.W. Miller, Eulogist 
Dr. L. Perry McNeal, Presiding 
The essence of Sarahs spirit was captured in her smile. Despite her many trials and tribulations, she was always 
able to maintain her unyielding optimism and unshakable spirit. She was a strong woman. 
Sarah was born in Liberty County, Georgia (The Area) on May 9, 1909 to the late Cotton and Sallie 
McClain, and was one of nine children. She accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age. She grew up as most black 
Americans, with segregation and during the most diffcult of times. But despite the seeming odds against her, she was a 
proud woman who was sustained and empowered by her absolute faith in God and love of and for her family. She quietly 
altered the lives of her children and all those with whom she came in contact with by imbuing them with the knowledge 
of the power of God and by her eternal smile. She would always say, Marys baby will always make a way.  
She and Grady Slater joined in marriage in 1926, and to this union, six children were born. One son, Roosevelt 
Slater (Hookie), preceded her in death. 
After Gradys death, Sarah was united into holy matrimony to the late Moses James Badger in 1937. To this 
union, ten children were born, two still born and Moses James Badger, Jr., deceased. 
Sarah never met a stranger, her warmth and love were generously bestowed upon all who knew her. She opened 
her home and her heart to anyone passing her way, and always had a kind word of encouragement to offer to anyone who 
entered her loving circle. Even though she had many children to feed, no neighbor, friend, or stranger ever went hungry. 
She knew that her riches and wealth were found, not in her material possessions, but in the relationships that she shared 
with god, her family, and her Jriends. 
Sarah lived life to the fullest. She loved to joke around, have a good time with the kids, and travel She traveled 
to the Carolinas, New Jersey, Florida, and California. And at any given moment you could hear her say, I love 
AAAAAALLL my children. Her legacy is simple and is expressed in the gospel according to Matthew 6:33: Seek ye first 
the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all things shall be added unto you.  
Sarah leaves to cherish loving memories her twelve children: Evelyn Bacon (Joe), Melrose Jackson, Felton Slater, 
Sarah Williams, James T. Slater, Flossie Norman, Annie G. Badger, Jenel Hayward (Roy), all of Claxton, Georgia; Ernest 
R. Badger of Daly City, California; Willie E. Badger (Gloria) of Sacramento, California; Ernestine Badger-Henderson 
and Katherine Sapp of Oakland, California; sister-in-law Grade Mae Davis; seventy-eight grandchildren; two hundred 
ten great-grandchildren; one hundred sixty-four great-great-grandchildren; twenty-six great-great-great grandchildren; a 
host of nieces, nephews, and a vast number of friends who love her. Sarahs warm, engaging smile will live on in their 
hearts forever. 
Of 
Dr. L. Perry McNeal, Presiding 
Processional of Clergy and Family 
Viewing Upon Entrance 
Scripture Reading..............................................................................Dr. C.L. Anderson 
Prayer............................................................................................Rev. A.C. Pierce 
Solo.....................................................................Sis. Zanilla Bacon, Great Granddaughter 
Acknowledgements/Resolutions....................................................Cassandra Cliette, Granddaughter 
Expressions ....................................................................................(2 minutes please) 
Presentation Gone but not Forgotten..................................................Sis. Kathy Sapp, Daughter 
Obituary soft music.............................................................................Read Silently 
Solo ....................................................................Bro. Vincent Stewart, Great-great Nephew 
The Proclamation of Hope ......................................................................Rev. H. W. Miller 
Acknowledgements............................................................................Harpers Funeral Home 
Recessional 
Interment 
Jerusalem Baptist Church Cemetery 
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Eddie Jackson 
Clayton Slater 
Burnell Williams 
James T. Slater, Jr. 
James Littles 
Travis Badger 
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Felton Slater 
Ernest R. Badger 
Roosevelt Slater, Jr. 
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James T. Slater, Sr. 
Willie E. Badger 
Troy Bacon, Jr. 
Johnnie Bacon 
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Sarahs family wishes to acknowledge with deep appreciation the 
many comforting messages, floral tributes, prayers, and many other 
expressions of kindness and concern evidenced at this time in thought and 
deed. A more personal acknowledgement will be made at a later date. 
Professional Services Entrusted To: 
Harpers Funeral Home 
125 North Broad Street 
Claxton, Georgia 30417 
(912) 739-2658 
Juanita B. Hodges 
Owner 
Ylonne Hodges 
Mortician 
Yvonne Hodges 
General Manager 
Jerry Gibson 
Mortician 
Percy Hodges 
Mortician 
Rev. Johnny Levant 
Chaplain