- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs, 1960-2022
- Title:
- Funeral program for Mrs. Elizabeth "Liz" Williams Davis
- Date of Original:
- 2008-08-01
- Subject:
- African American women--Georgia--Claxton--21st century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Claxton--21st century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Claxton--21st century
Funeral service--Georgia--Claxton--21st century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Claxton--21st century
African Americans--Georgia--Claxton--21st century - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Evans County, Claxton, 32.16158, -81.904
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Mrs. Elizabeth "Liz" Williams Davis. Date of funeral service: August 2, 2008. Location of funeral service: Thomas Grove A.M.E. Church, Claxton, Georgia, 1:00 p.m. Birth date: November 16, 1946. Death date: July 24, 2008.
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:eccca_aafp-ec_ecaaam-406
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:eccca_aafp-ec_ecaaam-406
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 4 pages
- Original Collection:
- African American Funeral Programg Collection, Evans County African American Archive Museum, Evans County Community Center (Claxton, Ga.)
- Holding Institution:
- Evans County Community Center (Claxton, Ga.)
- Rights:
-
Sunrise: November 16, 1946 Sunset: July 24, 2008
Saturday, August 2, 2008
1:00 pm
Thomas Grove A.M.E. Church
Claxton, Georgia
Eulogist: Rev. Charlie R Fogle, Jr.
Interment:
Bessanger Tabernacle
Register, Georgia
Ms. Elizabeth (Liz) Williams Davis was born on November 16,
1946 in Chatham County, Savannah, Georgia to the late Mr. Wardell
Williams and Ms. Julia Gadson. She resided in Evans County for most
of her life. She departed her life on Thursday, July 24, 2008.
She was a member of Thomas Grove A.M.E. Church ofClaxton,
where she remained a member until her death. She was united in Holy
Matrimony to Bill (Artis B) Davis and to this union no children were
born.
She leaves the following loved oned behind to cherish many fond
memories. Two sisters: Irene Williams (Coleman), Bushnell, Elorida;
Lillie Mae Baitman, Claxton, Georgia; one brother: Joseph Williams,
also ofClaxton, Georgia; five sisters-in-law; a host of nieces, nephews,
cousins and friends. Preceding her in death: five brothers, three sisters.
Special mention: Deanna Benjamin, Gwinnett Clifton, Grade
Porter.
Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine
heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.
Psalm 27:14
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Rev. Robert Edwards, Presiding
Prelude
Processional...........
Old Testament .........
New Testament..........
Invocation
Selection .............
Reflections............
As a Member........
As I Knew Her......
As a Friend
Solo...................
Obituary (Read Silently)
Solo...................
Acknowledgements ......
Selection .............
Eulogy.................
Final Glance
Recessional
Repast
. Clergy and Family Members
.......Sis. Willene Hendrix
............Rev. John Byrd
Thomas Grove A.M.E. Choir
...(Limit 2 minutes, please)
...........Bro. Roger Lovett
........Sis. Juanita Mobley
........Bro. Lamar Stewart
............Sis. Sara Adams
...........Sis. Lynette Boyd
Thomas Grove A.M.E. Choir
....Rev. Charlie P. Fogle, Jr.
The family will receive friends and share repast in the Social Hall of
Thomas Grove A.M.E. Church, Claxton, Georgia.
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The family of the late Elizabeth (Liz) Williams Davis would like to
thank everyone for their prayers, cards, food and support during the loss
of our loved one. May God continue to bless you, is our prayer.
The Family
Professional Services Entrusted To:
Harpers Funeral Home
125 North Broad Street
Claxton, Georgia 30417
(912) 739-2658
Juanita B. Hodges
Owner
Yvonne Hodges
General Manager
Percy Hodges
Mortician
Ylonne Hodges
Mortician
Jerry Gibson Rev. Johnny Levant
Mortician Chaplain