- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs, 1960-2022
- Title:
- Funeral program for Mrs. Freda A. Radford
- Date of Original:
- 2012-11-05
- 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. Freda A. Radford. Date of funeral service: November 5, 2012. Location of funeral service: St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, Claxton, Georgia, 1:00 p.m. Birth date: September 20, 1955. Death date: October 29, 2012.
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:eccca_aafp-ec_ecaaam-496
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:eccca_aafp-ec_ecaaam-496
- 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:
-
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Sunrise
September 20, 1955
Sunset
October 29, 2012
Monday, November 5, 2012
1:00 PM
St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church
Daisy, Georgia
Dr. C.L. Anderson, Eulogist
Rev. Johnny Levant, Presiding
k Interment: Green Cypress Church Cemetery
On October 29, 2012, the Lord so gently took Sis. Freda A. Radford
home. She was born September 20, 1955 in Bulloch County, Georgia
to the late Sam & Daisy Melvin, both of whom preceded her in death.
Three brothers: Sammy (Elijah), Sylvester and Donnell Melvin, moth-
er and father-in-law: Sylvester Radford, Sr., and Memphis Radford, all
of whom preceded her in death.
She was a member of St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church. She was
united in holy matrimony to Sylvester Radford, Jr.
Freda leaves to cherish her memories her devoted husband: Sylvester
Radford, Jr.; one daughter: Sharon McNear; three sons: Jessie
Dunaway (Leslie), Benjamin Dunaway (Jessica), and Reginald
Dunaway. Two sisters: Rena Mae McKever (Julian), and Carlean
Johnson. One devoted brother: William Melvin (Emma); six sisters-in-
law: Emma Melvin, Stella Melvin, Ruby Palmer (Arthur), Viola
Radford, Eillie Radford, Faye Radford; four brothers-in-law: Arthur
Palmer, Eandy Radford (Faye), John Radford, Julian Stalvey. Two
daughters-in-law: Jessica Dunaway, Eeslie Dunaway. Nine grandchil-
dren and a host of nieces, nephews, and special adopted parents Mr.
Thomas & Ruby McRae.
A Poem From Her Sisters & Brothers
Although we cry and stand grief stricken by your death.
We promise not to forget the loving memories you gave.
But still we miss you so very much our sister dear.
And your caring words we once long to hear.
Our hearts only solace is one day.
We will see you as before.
Beckoning us to come join you.
On that white distant shore.
Sis. Freda Radford leaves her bright smile and special dance for
her niece & caregiver Roxanne McKever.
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Rev. Johnny Levant, Presiding
Processional
Hymn
Scriptures:
Old Testament................
New Testament................
Invocation
Selection........................
Remarks (3 minutes, please)
As I Knew Her................
As A Member..................
Solo.............................
Obituary & Acknowledgement ......
Reading of Sisters & Brothers Poem
Solo
Eulogy...........................
Parting Glance
Recessional
........Rev. Leary Davis
Minister Christine Bailey
Choir
.....Bro. Bill Griner
....Dea. Antony Ray
...Sis. Emma Melvin
Sis. Carlinda McNeal
Sis. Carlinda McNeal
Dr. C.L. Anderson, pastor
The family will receive friends and share repast in the Fellowship Flail
of St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church.
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Kenneth McKever Chris Porter
Alphonso McKever Tay Melvin
John Radford Lawrence McKever
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Gus Wiggins Ty Radford
Terry Melvin
Friends of the Family
To our many friends who have been so thoughtful during the departure
of our loved one. We wish to express our sincere thanks. Your caring has been
very comforting and has given us a little more strength to face this time of sorrow.
May God bless each of you.
The Radford Family
Professional Services Entrusted To:
HARPERS FUNERAL HOME
125 North Broad Street Claxton, Georgia 30417
(912) 739-2658