Funeral program for Sister Mary Lee Hagan

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July 6, 1 942-November 30, 2015
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v\: Monday, December 7, 201
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First African Missionary Baptist Church
Claxton, Georgia ^
Rev. Clarence Teddy Wiluams, Presiding ;,V
Rev. Brandon Lewis, Eulogist
rs. Mary Lee Williams Hagan was born to the late Eddie C. Wil-
liams and Bobby Lee Williams, on July 6,1942 in Toombs County,
Vidalia, Georgia. She entered into eternal rest on November 30,
2015 at Evans Memorial Hospital in Claxton, Georgia. She was
preceded in death by one son Keith Hagan, her sister Marian Williams, and brothers Roy
Benjamin and Karl Fabin.
Mary Lee, her mother and sisters moved to Claxton where she attended Evans
County High home of the Longhorns and graduated in the Class of 1960 as Valedictorian. A
year later she married her love Frank L. Hagan on May 21st, 1961 and unto this union
seven children were born. Karl, Dennis, Keith, Franklin, Tina, Bobby and Erika. She was also
mother to her sister's daughter Raponsa Williams whom she raised.
Mr. Frank and Mrs. Mary managed the Wagon Wheel for many years and this is
were everyone came to know this lady who had a beautiful spirit and could really cook.
People from all over would stop in at the Wagon Wheel and Mary's cooking became well
known. After closing the Restaurant, Mary Lee became known for her Rice Krispies and
Chewy Cakes as well her delicious Honey Drips, named after her late aunt Mrs. Zodell
Richardson (Honey). Her spirit and treats will be greatly missed.
She leaves the following loved ones behind to cherish many fond memories: Her
husband, Frank L. Hagan; Four sons: Karl Hagan, Dennis Hagan, both of Claxton, GA,
Franklin Hagan, Stone Mountain, GA, Bobby (Kourtnie) Hagan, Lawrenceville, GA; Three
daughters: Raponsa (Rickey) McNeal, Forest Park, GA, Tina Hagan, Claxton, GA, and Erika
Hagan, Statesboro, GA; Seven Sisters: Mrs. Juanita Geiger of Savannah, GA, Ms. Mamie
Moore, Claxton, GA., Mrs. Bobbie (Ricky) Jordan, Willachoochie, GA, Ms. Hazel Black,
ofeiGsoo FL, Ms. Margaret Bryant, Columbia, SC, Ms. Edith Black, Ms. Karen Caesar, Ms.
Cynthia Williams, all of Vidalia, GA; Four Brothers: Rev. Donnell (Sharon) Benjamin, Min.
Anthony (Deanna) Benjamin, both of Claxton, GA, Mr. Darvin Benjamin, Sr. Indianapolis,
Indiana, and Mr. Jeffery (Idella) Benjamin, Ellabell, GA; Thirteen Grandchildren: Sanchez,
Dennis Jr, Brandon, Lavonte, Rakeya, Tapiara,,Keaira, Amari, Shelby, Patrice, Janiah, Bilal
and Benniton. Nine Great Grandchildrem^z^'ah, Joshua, Jaiden, Zachery, Caleb, Taaliyah,
Tamar, Rylei and Taijhon (TJ). Special friends, Ms. Bernice Taylor, Ms. Juanita Mobley, Ms.
Carolyn Wilkes, Mrs. Pecola Hall and Mr. Lee Artis Martin. A host of nieces, nephews, cous-
ins, other family members and friends.

Presiding.......................
Processional and Farewell Glance
Selection.......................
Invocation......................
Scriptures
Old Testament.............
New Testament.............
Solo............................
Selection.......................
Reflections
As A Friend...............
As A Church Member........
As A Mother...............
Solo............................
Obituary & Acknowledgments......
Selection.......................
Eulogy..........................
Recessional
,.Rev. Clarence Teddy Williams
....First African Baptist Choir
...........Rev. C. L. Anderson
.......Rev. Richard B. Haynes
.......Rev. Thurmond Tillman
REV. Clarence Teddy Williams
....First African Baptist Choir
.........Sister Juanita Mobley
...........Deacon Willie Hall
...........Mr. Franklin Hagan
.........Sister Bobbie Jordan
.........Sister Patricia Milton
....First African Baptist Choir
..........Rev. Brandon Lewis

Historic mt. Pleasant Church Cemetery
Claxton, Georgia
The family will receive friends and share repast at
THE Gladiators Building, Inc.
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE COMMITTAL SERVICE.
You can only have one mother
Patient kind and true;
No other friend in all the world.
Will be the same to you.
When other friends forsake you,
To mother you will return.
For all her loving kindness.
She asks nothing in return.
As we look upon her picture.
Sweet memories we recoil.
Of a face so full of sunshine.
And a smile for one and oil.
Sweet Jesus, take this message.
To our dear mother up above;
Tell her how we miss her.
And give her oil our love.


A woman of extreme strength, courage and love.
Who was beautiful, soft and now peaceful and free as a dove.
Someone on who our admiration was built around.
For her womanhood, wife, friend and grandmother since she
was brought into this ground.
My Darling Grandma, we will forever hold in our hearts in which we have truly learned
the most from.
Your strength as a wonderful mother to our mothers and fathers.
And which we hope to gain in raising your great grandsons and great granddaughters.
My darling grandma, we will always respect all you went through in your hardships
and distinguished ways.
Your ability to hold yourself with such dignity and pride in all your days.
Your beauty shines in us all who were lucky to be part of your devoted family.
We will carry you in our eyes, minds, and hearts in which we have a remedy.
My Darling Grandma, that is to hold you close by all you have taught us to do.
And to remember the beautiful women we owe our lives to.
For giving us life to blessing us with her strong inner spirit of courage.
Her unconditional love and her sensual laughter.
For being such a person in who will always and have always
held deep in our hearts now and here after.
My Darling Grandma, You are taking a little part of us with you as you follow your angels
who will guide you to your precious place.
May you look down on us with pride on what you brought
into this world with your guidance in which you are now truly our angel of grace.
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My Darling Grandma, as you enter your new heavenly home,
may you rest in peace for which you truly deserve.
For you will be truly missed and remembered for your love and honor in which we will preserve.
We love you always and forever and may God be with you.
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The family of Mary Ltk Hac^n^shes to express their gratitude
FOR THE MANY ACTS OF KINDNESS/^ENDERED BY ALL. WHATEVER YOU DID
TO CONSOlZiE OUR HEAjfrs, WE THANK YOU SO MUCH.
May <^od conItii^^ to Bless each of you.

HE Family


Harpers Funeral Home
125 North Broad Street Claxton, Georgia 30417
(91 2) 739-2658
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