- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs, 1960-2022
- Title:
- Funeral program for Dorothy Wilkerson
- Date of Original:
- 2015-08-21
- Subject:
- African American women--Georgia--Reidsville--21st century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Reidsville--21st century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Reidsville--21st century
Funeral service--Georgia--Reidsville--21st century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Reidsville--21st century
African Americans--Georgia--Reidsville--21st century - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Tattnall County, Reidsville, 32.08686, -82.1179
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Dorothy Wilkerson. Date of funeral service: August 22, 2015. Location of funeral service: New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Reidsville, Georgia, 11:00 a.m. Birth date: May 13, 1940. Death date: August 17, 2015.
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:eccca_aafp-ec_ecaaam-556
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:eccca_aafp-ec_ecaaam-556
- 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:
-
Ce[e6rating the Life
of
9vLs. Dorothy WiCherson
M I
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Sunrise
May 13, 1940
Sunset
Jlugust 17, 2015
Saturday, August 22, 2015
11:00 am
SVew (Betf.eC^Missionary (Baptist
(ReidsviCCe, Georgia
(Pastor (Freddie SCodge - Officiating
<Rev. Jofnnie Levant - (Presiding
Interment: SCistoric (Mt. (pCeasant Missionary Baptist Cfurcf
CCcuyton, Georgia
Ms. Dorothy Wilkerson was born May 13, 1940 in Evans
County, Georgia to the late McKinley and Ethel Wilkerson.
She passed away early Monday morning on August 17, 2015 at
Ogeechee Hospice in Statesboro, Georgia.
She attended school at the Evans County High School. She was
a member of New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Reidsville,
Georgia, after relocating from New Jersey after many years.
Dorothy was preceded in death by one daughter, Bernadette
Wilkerson.
She leaves to cherish many fond and loving memories: one brother
and sister in law, Julian and Bernistine Wilkerson, Claxton, GA;
One sister, Catrindya Williams, Atlanta, GA; one aunt, Alma
Williams, University Heights, OH; one uncle. Levy Williams,
Yorktown Heights, NY; a close cousin, Eva Nell Wilkerson,
Long Island, NY; special nieces and nephews, Pamela Myers,
Cheryl Kennedy, Yolanda Linton, Michael Wilkerson, Jonathan
Wilkerson, Denise Lewis and many other nieces, nephews, cous-
ins and friends.
Presiding....
Processional
^emce'
Selection...............
Old Testament Scripture
New Testament Scripture
Prayer..................
Selection...............
Poem....................
As a neighbor ..........
As a friend.............
As a church member......
Acknowledgements
Solo...................
Eulogy.................
Viewing
Recessional
Rev. Johnny Levant
Choir
.... Rev. Johnny LeVant
................Choir
.........Denise Lewis
......Ms. Seibel Scott
....Sis. Jeanette Lewis
Deacon Stevie Murphy
.......Sis. Mary Love
.. Pastor Lreddie Hodge
Repast: Cleo Grijfin Community Center
101 Sims Street
Claxton, Georgia 30417
Q/fdim
Julian Wilkerson Jr.
Jonathan Wilkerson
James Brewton Jr.
Jermaine Wilkerson
Dale Thomas
Ananias Thomas Jr.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation for the many kind
acts extended during this time of sorrow. Your prayers, cards, calls, visits, gifs
of food, and other kind deeds, have been and are a constant source of strength.
Gods richest blessing for each of you is our prayer.
- The Wilkerson Family
Special thanks to Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro, Georgia for taking
special care of our loved one. May God continue to bless 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