Faith is taking the first step even when you dont see the whole staircase.  
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 
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When with our Saviour heaven is begun 
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^Beyond the sunset, O glad reunion 
With our dear loved ones who*ve gone before; 
In that fair homeland well know no parting 
Beyond the sunset for evermore 
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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. 
^eimee 
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 
^SQuse: 
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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