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 ^emc& 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 m- 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