Funeral program for Mrs. Evelyn Bacon

Sunrise
9^ovem6er 6, 1927
Sunset
AvriCl2, 2014
Thursday, ApriC 17, 2014
11:00 a.m.
^reen Cypress (Baptist Church
Ciayton, Georgia
(Rev. James Howard, (Ruhogist
Interment - ^reen Cypress Church Cemetery
Mrs. Evelyn Bacon was born on November 6, 1927 in Liberty
County to the late Grady Slater and Sarah McClain Slater Badger.
She departed this life on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at her home.
She worked for many years at the Speed Queen Laundromat,
Country Gentlemans Barber Shop and many other odd jobs. She
joined Green Cypress Missionary Baptist Church at an early age where
she served faithfully as the church clerk and president of the senior
choir.
Preceding her in death were her mother, Sarah McClain Slater
Badger, her father Grady Slater, three daughters, Mae Evelyn Walker,
Barbara Jo Newton and Sadie Bacon, two sisters Flossie Norman and
Melrose Slater Jackson, and three brothers Roosevelt Slater, Moses J.
Badger, Jr. and Felton Slater.
She leaves to cherish her memories her husband of 68 years, Joe
Bacon of Claxton; ten children, Dorothy Williams of Prince George,
VA, Thelma Littles, Johnnie Bacon (Mary Ann), Mary Nell Love,
Evangelist JoAnn Idoward (James), Gwendolyn FFobley (Orie), Judy
Bacon, James E. Bacon, Beverly Moore and Caretha Mincey (Randy)
all of Claxton; sisters Sarah Williams, Jenell Badger Fiayward (Roy)
and Annie Grace Badger all of Claxton; aunt Grade Davis of Claxton;
sister-in-law Lillie Mae Smart of Claxton; 36 grandchildren, 80 great
grandchildren, 16 great-great-grandchildren, extended Slater family in
Liberty County, Georgia and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and
other relatives and friends.
We had many talks and shared many tears.
But the thing that we have had the chance to do
Was Thank God for the 86years He gave you.
So sleep on mama and take your rest.
We often told you that We Love You
But God Loves You Best.
Love, Your Husband and Children
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Rev. Michael Paul Dickerson, Presiding
Processional
Selection...................................Church of God Choir
Scriptures
Old Testament.............................Rev. Archie Johnson
New Testament.............................Rev. H. W. Miller
Invocation.....................................Rev. A. C. Pierce
Selection...................................Church of God Choir
Remarks (3 minutes please)
As a Church Member.......................Dea. J unior Palmer
As a Neighbor..........................Dea. Warnell Brewton
As I Knew Her.................................Elder John Byrd
Solo...........................................Dorothy Robertson
Acknowledgements..........Yvonne Hodges, Harpers Funeral Home
Obituary...........................................(read silently)
Resolution....................................Sis. Clara Williams
Selection...................................Church of God Choir
Eulogy..........................................Rev. James Howard
Farewell Glance...........................Harpers Funeral Home
Recessional
The family will receive friends and share repast in the fellowship hall
of Green Cypress Church.
Von Newton
Kelvin Bacon
Alex Love
Deondray Richardson
Nephews and Friends
Cousins and Friends
James Littles
Randy Mincey
Eugene Littles
Sylvester Littles
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Claxton Dialysis
Kemps Pharmacy
Savannah Cardiology
Optim Primary Care Facility
The family of Mrs. Evelyn Bacon would like to express our sincere thanks and
gratitude for your prayers, visits, donations and all acts of kindness expressed to
us during this time. May God Bless and be with you is our prayer.
Professional Services Entrusted To:
HARPERS FUNERAL HOME
125 North Broad Street Claxton, Georgia 30417
(912) 739-2658
Juanita B. Hodges Yvonne Hodges Harold Jones
Owner General Manager Assistant Manager