November 16, 1962 - October 5, 2012 Saturday, October 13, 2012 1:00 PM H^an Temple Grace Deliverance Church Hagan, Georgia Bishop James C. H^an, Presiding Elder Allen Webb, Officiating Interment: Green Cypress Baptist Church Claxton, Georgia Erma Jean Slater was born on November 16, 1962, in Claxton, Georgia to the late Roosevelt Slater, Sr. and Neomia Slater of Claxton, Georgia. She joined First African Baptist Church, Claxton, Georgia at an early age. Later, Erma J. Slater graduated with the class of 1980 from Claxton High School. She departed her life on October 5, 2012, after a long illness, at Candler-St. Joseph Hospital, Savannah, Georgia. Preceding her in death is her father: the late Roosevelt Slater, Sr.; two sisters: the late Sandra D. Slater and Keywana Slater; and a brother: Grady Slater. She leaves to cherish her memory a loving daughter, Jawana Mobley of Claxton, Georgia; a devoted mother, Neomia Slater also of Claxton, Geotgia; three brothers: Kelly Slater, Roosevelt (Patricia) Slater, Jr. of Claxton, Georgia, and Charles Slater of Tampa, Florida; one sister; lomia Slater of Oakland, California. A special nephew Breon Geiger of Claxton, Georgia; fifteen aunts; Helen (Henry) McClain, Catherine Mincey both of Claxton, Georgia, Sarah Cox, Gladys Mincey of Glennville, Georgia, Willie (Bill) McKinnon, Shirley (Edward) Rogers, Jewell (Billy) Sharpe all of Reidsville, Georgia, Josie Mae Mincey of Savannah, Georgia, Evelyn (Joe) Bacon, Sarah Williams, Flossie Norman, Jenel (Roy) Hayward, Annie Grace Badger all of Claxton, Georgia, Kathy Sapp and Earnesting Badger both of Oakland, California. Four uncles: Jerry (Dorothy) Mincey of Savannah, Georgia, James T. Slater, Sr. of Claxton, Georgia, Earnest Badger of Daly City, California, and Willie Ed Badger of Sacramento, California. Two great aunts: Dorothy Mincey of Manassas, Georgia, and Gracie Davis of Claxton, Georgia. Two late grandmothers: Bernita Richardson and Sarah Badger. A host of caring nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Dont sit there and cry for me. Im resting in peace cant you see. Ive already run my race. Now I want to see my Saviors face. So dry your eyes and stop your crying, Dont worry about my dying. This is a debt we all must pay, We all must sleep right on away. Dont cry for me, please be strong. Youll be sad but not for long. I want you to make preparation every day, Then youll be ready to come my way. I was with you for many years. We had our doubts we had our fears. But Ive grown tired and I need to rest. You know that God only wants the best. Just look upon me with a smile. Thank God that I was with you for a while. Ill be waiting in Heaven somewhere. Come on up. Ill be waiting for you there. "femce' Bishop James C. Hagan, Presiding Processional & Final Glance.............................Soft Music (Choir) Scripture Old Testament....................................Minister Johnny McClain New Testament.................................Minister Lee Chester Weaver Invocation................................................Rev. James Howard Solo.....................................................Elder Lehman Smith Poem.................................................................Jawana Mobley Reflections 3 Minutes, Please (Firm) Poem...................................................................Mary Owens Solo.................................................Elder Earnest Youmans Acknowledgements.....................................Harpers Funeral Home Obituary...............................................................Read Silently Special Tribute.......................................................Gavin Mainer Eulogy.....................................................Elder Allen Webb Recessional...........................................................Choir The family will receive friends and share repast in the Fellowship Hall of Hagan Temple Grace Deliverance Church. Eddie Jackson, Sr. Gary Holland Willie Fields J. T. Slater Danny L. Cox Harry Sapp Family & Friends Nieces & Nephew The Family of the late Ms. Erma Jean Slater would like to thank their many friends and family members for all acts of kindness shown to them during the loss of their loved one. May God bless each and every one of you is their prayer. The Family of Erma Jean Slater Professional Services Entrusted To: HARPERS FUNERAL HOME 125 North Broad Street Claxton, Georgia 30417 (912) 739-2658