Funeral program for Miss Hazel D. Benjamin

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Homegoing Services
For
Miss Hazei D. Benjamin
December 23,1918 - October 5,2006
Saturday, October 14, 2006
12:00 P.M.
St. John Missionary
Baptist Church
Claxton, Georgia
Rev. John L. Leggett, Pastor
Rev. Clarence Williams, Eulogist
Interment:
Hagan Cemetery
Obituary and Life of
Hazel Dixon Benjamin
On Thursday, October 5, 2006, the Father came to receive
His daughter. Hazel Dixon Benjamin, into His loving arms for well-
earned eternal rest. She peacefully made her transition into Life
Everlasting".
Hazel was born on December 23, 1918 in Claxton, Georgia
to the late Cordia jackson Dixon Benjamin and Palmer Dixon. She
was later adopted hy her step-father, the late Leo Benjamin. She ac-
Quired her early education in the public schools of Claxton. Hazel
attended Fort Valley State University, where she received a Bachelor
of Science in Education degree and a Master of Science degree in
Elementaiy Education.
On August 3, 1943, Hazel received an Honorable Discharge
from the Army of the United States WAC (Women Armed Corp.).
She held a dedicated and distinguished career in education as an ele-
mentaiy fourth grade teacher for thirty-fouryears in the Evans County
School System. She later returned to the classroom, solely as a sub-
stitute teacher. After her confinement, she continued to focus on the
education of children. She became instrumental in tutoring children
at her home.
She joined St. john Missionaiy Baptist Church at an early
age. Her faith and love of God was manifested through her work in
the church and community. She served faithfuljy in numerous capaci-
ties until her health prevented her from doing so. She was a faithful
supporter in the activities of the church such as, The Easter Pro-
gram, Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, Bible Study, etc.
She was a longtime member of the Georgia Retired Educa-
tors Association and the Rosebud Garden Club. In 1982, she re-
ceived the Maggie F. Bailey Youth Department Award from the
Gladiators, Inc. She received a Certificate of Appreciation for Excel-
lence in Humanitarian Service form the Gladiettes. In 1995, she was
awarded the Georgia Retired Educators Association Outstanding
Educators Award from the Biyan/Evans Chapter and in 2002, Hazel
was presented The Evans County Association Pioneer Award.
She was a very proud person of her heritage, her faith, and
she loved to help others. She was a blessing to her family through
her testament of stewardship in service for the Lord. She was the
guardian Mother of many loved ones during her lifetime. Preceding
her in death were three niece/daughters: Hazel Lajuan joiner, Glenda
Benjamin Williams, and Bernita Baker Porter.
She leaves to cherish her loving memories: Three Niece/
Daughters: Cordia (Roscoe) Smith of Claxton, Georgia, Sarah
(Richard) Hunt of Macon, Georgia, and Luretha McDonald of Brook-
lyn, New York; one Sister-In-Law: Tholia Benjamin of Claxton, Geor-
gia: One Brother-In-Law: William Earl joiner of Metter, Georgia;
Faithful Grandchildren: Kevin Benjamin, Melvin Benjamin, Lajuanda
Benjamin, Chaunte Smith, Roscoe Smith III, Ronnie Williams, Bar-
rington Smith, jachondra Williams, Rodney Williams, Chanel Smith,
Patrice Williams, and Kabrena Benjamin; two Goddaughters: Zenobia
Mikell Woods and Renee Baker, both of Claxton, Georgia; two life-
long friends, Lillie Weaver of Warner Robins, Georgia and Eddie C.
Williams of Claxton, Georgia; many loving cousins, nieces, and neph-
ews, grandchildren, great-great nieces and nephews, and a host of
other caring relatives and friends.

Order of Service
Rev. John L. Leggett. Presiding
Processional (Soft Music)
Invocation....................Dr. L. Perry McNeal
Selection...................................Choir
Scripture:
Old Testament.........Rev. Donnell Benjamin
New Testament...Rev. Stanford L. Anderson, I
Solo..........................Dea. Kelly Mincey
Tributes (Two Minute Limit, Please)
Presentations.................Mrs. Mamie Moore
Dr. Charles Ellis, Jr.
Solo........................Rev. Richard Hunt, Jr.
Obituary (Read Silently To Soft Music)
Acknowledgements..............Mrs. Catherine Jones
Selection...................................Choir
Eulogy.............Rev. Clarence Teddy Williams
Recessional
Interment:
Hagan Cemetery
The family will receive friends and share repast
in the Fellowship Hall of
St. John Missionary Baptist Church.
Psalms 23
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 through 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.
Surejy goodness and mercy shall follow me.
All the days of my life:
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Honorary Pallbearers
Deacons and Members of St. John M.B. Church
Students of Evans County High School
Active Pallbearers
Mr. Kenneth McFadden Dea. Adolphus Oglesby
Mr. Ernest Bennett Dea. Jewell Jones
Mr. Lee Artis Martin Mr. Randy Mincey
Councilman Jerome Woody
Floral Attendants
Nieces, Cousins, and Friends
Acknowledgement
Perhaps you sent a lovely card.
Or sat quietly in a chair.
Perhaps you sent a flower.
If so we saw it there.
Perhaps you spoke the kindest words.
As any friend could say;
Perhaps you were not there at all.
Just thought of us that day.
Whatever you did to console our hearts.
We thank you so much, whatever the part.
The Family
Professional Services Entrusted To:
Harpers Funeral Home
125 North Broad Street
Juanita B. Hodges
Owner
Percy Hodges
Mortician
Ylonne Hodges
Mortician
Claxton, Georgia 30417
912-739-2658
Yvonne Hodges
Manager
Jerry Gibson
Mortician
Evangelist
Brenda Hagan Lovett
Grief Counselor