Funeral program for Mother Martha Verdia Bacon

Faith is taking the first step even when you dont see the whole staircase.
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Mother Martha V. Bacon passed away Sunday, October 20, 2013 at
her residence in Hinesville, GA surrounded by her children under the
care of Hospice Savannah, Inc.
She was born in Daisy, GA living most of her life in Hinesville. In May
of 1987 Mother Bacon retired from Civil Service at Fort Stewart, GA
She was a Licensed Cosmetologist and a graduate a Myers School
of Beauty Culture in Savannah, GA
At an early age, she joined St Luke Baptist Church in Daisy, GA
where she served as President of the choir, organized the nurses
aide ministry and was affiliated with many other auxiliaries. Later
she became a member of Trinity Missionary Baptist Temple where
she served as a deaconess and mother of the church. She enjoyed
hosting family gatherings and was the happiest when the entire
family and friends were together. She was preceded in death by her
husband of 51 years. Deacon Gurnie W. Bacon, Sr., son, James P.
Carroll, her parents. Rev. George Washington, Ms. Carrie Houston,
and granddaughter, Michelle Nelson.
Mother Bacon is survived by three sons, Gurnie W. (Carolinda)
Bacon, Jr., Blanton (Teresa) Bacon, Marcus Bacon all of Hinesville,
GA; two daughters, Delieth B. Wright and Michelle (Walter) Taylor,
both of Hinesville, GA; three sisters, Effie (Cameron) Culmer and
Clara (Edward) Roundtree, both of Miami, FL and Edwina (Sammie)
Averett of Savannah, GA; sisters-in-law, Willie B. Bacon, Mary
Bacon of Pembroke, GA, Lottie Williams of Hopesound, FL; Berdie
B. Webb of Atlantic City, NJ, Bertha M. Bacon of Walthourville, GA;
Thirteen grandchildren; twenty-four great grandchildren; one great
great grandchild; nieces, nephews, cousins, and many sorrowing
friends, to include a special daughter, Hattie Whitfield of Hinesville,
GA.
Please don*t sing sad songs for me.
Forget your grief and fears.
For I am in a perfect place
Away from pain and tears....
Vm far away from hunger
And hurt and want and pride,
I have a place in Heaven
With the Master at my side.
My life on earth was very good.
As earthly life can go.
But Paradise is so much more
Than anyone will ever know.
My heart is filled with happiness
And sweet rejoicing too.
To walk with God is perfect peace,
A joy forever new.
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Presiding
Reverend Dr. Hermon Scott, Pastor
Baconton Missionary Baptist Church
Allenhurst, Georgia
Moderator of Zion Association
Processional
Hymn
Scriptures
Old Testament
New Testament
Solo
Prayer of Comfort
Hymn
Expressions
As A Deacon
As A Friend/Neighbor
A Tribute (Grandchildren)
Clergy & Family
St. Luke Baptist Choir
Reverend Dr. Lucile W. Smiley
Trinity Missionary Baptist Church
Hinesville, Georgia
Reverend Curtis Thomas
The Living Word, Walthourville, GA
Reverend Dr. Vivian Woodruff
Little Bethel A.M.E. Church,
Surrency, GA
Reverend Robert H. Thorpe
Peaceful Missionary Baptist Church
Savannah, GA
Reverend Henry Frasier
Retired Presiding Elder AME
(Three Minutes, Please)
Deacon Sylvester Harris
Sis. Carolyn Frasier
Sis. LaShelbia Jackson
Solo
Sis Clara V. Brewton
Acknowledgements/Resolutions
Musical Selection
Eulogy
Recessional
Committal Services
Sis. Paulette Robertson
St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church
Reverend C. L. Anderson
Jerusalem Baptist Church Cemetery
244 Jerusalem Church Road
Pembroke, GA 31321
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Dear Family and Friends:
I want to let you know that I have moved. 1 received a call
from God, the Chief Architect who informed me that my home is
ready and that I can move in immediately You know that I have
been sending up some timber, packing up and getting ready to go,
but there was some minor finishing touches on some of the timber
that only the Chief Carpenter, Jesus Christ, could do. Some were
too little, too broad, thick or not enough.
Well, my home is ready and its such a beautiful sight to
behold. It is located in an exclusive estate area, and it sits on a
beautijiil hillside where the entrance gates are made of pearl and
the streets are paved with gold. One thing is very strange...there
are no calendars because every day is Sunday. I havent been
given an assignment to boss, just yet. This place is really great!
My new address is:
Mother Martha Verdia Bacon
52 Jesus Way
Godstown, Heaven III
I dont have a phone, but just call GOD. Hes listed in the Good
Book! You have a phone in your bosom; you can ring Him up
from your heart.
Rickey Mobley Gurnie Bacon III Shannon E. Bacon
David Jackson Odell Bacon, Sr. Arvon Bacon, Jr.
Walter Lament Taylor Greg Tookes
Deaconesses
Trinity Missionary Baptist Temple & St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church
We, the family of Mother Martha Verdia Bacon, are grateful to all of you who helped
share with us during the illness and passing of our loved one. Words can never
express our deep sense of gratitude for your words of assurance, condolences,
telegrams and the rendering of your many kind deeds. A special thanks to Renee
Miller, Sharon Quarterman, Hospice Savannah and a daughter-in-law, Carolinda Bacon.
Held at Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church
in conjunction with Trinity Missionary Baptist Temple
A Service of Comfort Rendered By
Dorchester Funeral Home
7842 E. Oglethorpe Highway Midway, GA 31320
9I2-884-243I
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