Funeral program for Beautine Veronica Burns

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(Beautine Veronica (Bums
Thursday, November 12,2015
Visitation: 4:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M.
Wallace Broadview Funeral Home
2020 West Roosevelt Road
Broadview, Illinois 60155
Friday, November 13, 2015
Service: 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M,
Harpers Funeral Home
125 N. Broad Street
Claxton, Georgia 30417
OBituary
(Beautine Veronica <Ba^-<Bums was the daughter
of Randall and Sudie Holland-Baker. Bom on May 15,1932,
she was the sixth child and the only girl. Her free Spirited
Nature let the world know that she was a lover of life and
had a unique personality.
Beautine was baptized at Jerusalem Baptist Church in
Georgia. She was an active member of Metropolitan Baptist
Church, Chicago, Illinois as Church Sunday School
instructor. Some of her roles at Metropolitan was
Chairperson of the Home Department and College
Scholarship Committee.
Beautine graduated from Evans County High School with
High Honors in 1950. She was an Honor graduate from
Savannah State University with a B.S. in Home Economics,
along with Food and Nutrition and a Minor in Elementary
Education in 1954. She received a Masters Degree of Arts
from Governors State University in Human Development
with a emphasis in Urban Teacher Education. She was a
member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
In 1954, Beautine moved to Chicago, Illinois and taught in
the Chicago Public School System for 13 years. She was
recruited as a teacher for School District #89 in Melrose Park,
Illinois, as one of the first African American School Educators
until her retirement after 25 years of service.
Beautine learned that Jesus Loved Her in life and she was a
lifelong member of Jerusalem Baptist Church. Upon moving
to Chicago, she joined Metropolitan Missionary Baptist
Church on Christian Experience under the leadership of
the late Reverend E.F. Ledbetter. She was a member of Club
#4, Mission #2, ACE Scholarship program, Home
Department, Vacation Bible School and a Sunday School
teacher. She was an active volunteer with many Civic and
religious organizations, including organizing H.I.C.A.
Westside Council and many other numerous organizations.
She was a volunteer with the Bolingbrook, Illinois Senior
Garden and Craft Club. She was invited to President Bill
Clintons inauguration in Washington, D.C. She has worked
with the Civil Rights Movement and attended Mrs. Coretta
Scott Kings viewing at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta,
Georgia. While there, she was interviewed by NBC TV
reporter Cynthia McFadden. She also had caption written
in the Adanta Journal Newspaper.
Beautine has been married to Reverend Tellis C. Bums, Sr.
for 55 years and has been blessed with two children; son,
Tellis Cornelius Burns Jr. (Pamela) of Shorewood, Illinois
and daughter, Debra Thompson (James) of Bolingbrook,
Illinois; five granddaughters. Raven and Marissa Burns,
Alicia, Felicia and Theresa; three sisters-in-law, Mrs. Mamie
Baker, Mrs. Ruby Dell Baker and Mrs. Nita Bell Baker of
Claxton, Georgia, seven great grandchildren, along with
many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, friends and
neighbors.
Order of Service
PRELUDE (Soft Music)
PROCESSIONAL..................Clergy and Family
SELECTION......Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church
PRAYER OF CONSOLATION....................
SCRIPTURE READING........................
Old and New Testaments
SELECTION................................
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.........................
OBITUARY (Read Silently to Soft Music)...
HYMN..........Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church
WORDS OF COMFORT ...Reverend VictorC. Brewton
BENEDICTION..............................
RECESSIONAL..............................
Interment
Jerusalem Baptist Church Cemetery
244 Jerusalem Church Road
(Groveland Community)
Pembroke, Georgia 31321
Repast
Fellowship Hall
Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church
Tb THose I Love An(C (tfiose WHo Love 9/Le
When I am gone, release me, let me go,
1 have so many things to see and do.
You mustnt tie yourself to me with tears.
Be happy that we had so tnan;y years.
I gave you my love, you can only guess.
How much you gave to me in happiness.
I thank you for the hve you each have shown
But now its time I traveled on alone.
So grieve a while for me, if grieve you must
Then let your grief be comforted by trust.
Its only for a while that we must part.
So bless the memories within your heart.
I wont be far away, for life goes on.
So if you need me, call and I will come.
Though you cant see or touch me. Ill be near.
And if you listen with your heart youll hear.
All of my love around you, soft and clear.
And then, when you must come this way alone.
Ill greet you with a smile and wave, Welcome Home.
Randall Baker
Jerry Baker
Barry Baker
(PaCCSearers
Endrel Baker
Darryl Baker
Ron Holland
Im Tree
Dont grieve for me, for now Im free, Im foUouiing the path God laid for
me. I took His hand when I heard His call, I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left
undone must stay that way, I found the peace at the close of the day. If my
parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared,
a laugh, a kiss, ah yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with
times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My lifes been full. Ive
savored much, good friends, good times, a loved ones touch. Perhaps my time
seemed all too brief, dont lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your
hearts and share with me, God wanted me noui, He set me free.
^c^owCedgements
We thank all the relatives and friends who gathered with us, or were with
us in spirit to celebrate the life of our wife, mother, grandmother,
greatgrandmother and friend, Beaudne V. Baker-Bums.
Beautinewas always active in many areas of the community and
personal memories shared by those attending the service or sent to us
reflected this and will be treasured and were wonderful to have recounted.
We are always grateful for the care you showed her.
We appreciate your kindness, thank you.
For those who have sent cards, phone calls, food, flowers
and emails we thank you.
Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement of thanks from us all.
A quote from Beaudne Baker-Burns
Ma;y you live every day of your life.
Loving each day that you live!
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Professional Arrangements Entrusted To:
Wallace Broadview Funeral Home
2020 West Roosevelt Road
Broadview, Illinois 60155
(708) 344-1288/ (708) 344-1299
Rory Momon, Funeral Director
Gladys Wallace, Owner
Harper Funeral Home
125 North Broad Street
Claxton, Georgia 30417
912-739-2658
Yvonne Hodges, Manager
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