- Collection:
- African American Funeral Programs, 1960-2022
- Title:
- Funeral program for Mother Emma (Ellis) Randall
- Date of Original:
- 2017-02-04
- Subject:
- African American women--Georgia--Hagan--21st century
African Americans--Funeral customs and rites--Georgia--Hagan--21st century
Funeral rites and ceremonies--Georgia--Hagan--21st century
Funeral service--Georgia--Hagan--21st century
Mourning customs--Georgia--Hagan--21st century
African Americans--Georgia--Hagan--21st century - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Evans County, Hagan, 32.15603, -81.93373
- Medium:
- church records
programs (documents)
records (documents) - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Funeral program for Mother Emma (Ellis) Randall. Date of funeral service: February 4, 2017. Location of funeral service: Hagan Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Hagan, Georgia, 12:00 p.m. Birth date: October 27, 1922. Death date: January 28, 2017.
- External Identifiers:
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:eccca_aafp-ec_ecaaam-585
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:eccca_aafp-ec_ecaaam-585
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 6 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:
-
Octo6er27, 1922 - January 28, 2017
Saturday, deSruary 4, 2017
12:00 (PM
J{agan CdapeCMissionary (Baptist Cdurcfi
Ps^erend Vivian (Byrd, PuCogist
(Reverent MicfiaefP (Dic^rson, (Presiding
Mother Emma (Ellis) Randall was called to eternal rest
on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Camellia Health &
Rehabilitation.
Mother Randall was born October 27, 1922 in Tattnall
County to Will and Gertrude Davis, the sixth of twenty-one
children. She joined her family church, Hagan Chapel at a
very early age under the pastor age of Rev. Hodges and began her
church service as an usher under the guidance ofDea. Robert
Williams and Sister Ollie Mae Williams.
She married Rios Ellis of Hagan, Georgia, in 1940. In this
union six children were born. Three of her children preceded her
in death: Elora, Charles, andJohnny. After her husbands death,
she continued to work to provide for her family encouraging
them to seek and education and maintain a strong work ethic.
She worked as a clerk at Rev. Smith's store, an aide at Griffin
Hospital, a cook for her friend Ms. Lula Allen and spent many
years as one of many great cooks at Ms. Rogers Restaurant until
her retirement. She was most proud of receiving her GED at
almost 60 years of age.
She was later joined in marriage to Mr. Willie Randall of
Millen, Georgia and resided there for 12 years until his death
through out the years her dedication to Hagan Chapel was
unwavering as head of the Usher Board and Missions member.
She was installed as church Mother in 2005 under thepastorage
of Rev. Michael P. Dickerson.
Her last years at Camellia created new friendships and
adventures to her life. She was most proud of her new pastor.
Rev. Vivian Byrd, who was the granddaughter of Hagan Chapel
members of the early years that she knew and loved. Until her
death, she never lost faith in God and her love of her family,
especially her grandchildren. And she always saw herself as an
imperfect person trusting in a perfect God.
She leaves to cherish her memory, three children: Dorothy
Mincey, Melinda Blitch of College Park, Georgia and Rickey
Ellis of Northridge, California; and two stepsons. One sister,
Mary Erancis Ray of Toledo, Ohio; fifteen grandchildren,
nineteen great grands, fourteen great-great grands and one
great-great-great grand. And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins
and friends.
Reverend Michael P. Dickerson, Presiding
Musical Prelude..................Bro. David Sharpe, Organist
Processional
Prayer of Comfort................Rev. Michael P. Dickerson
Historic Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church
(Hagan Chapel 2003-2012)
Scripture Reading
Old Testament....................Rev. Craig R. Tremble
(Hagan Chapel 1992-2002)
New Testament......................Rev. James Howard
Selection....................Any Way You Bless Me Lord
Dr. Diane Holland / Hagan Chapel Choir
Reflections
As A Church Member & Usher...........Sis. Vernella Welch
Our Grandmother......................Dr. Charles Ellis, Jr.
Instrumental Solo.......................Mr. Gavin Mainer
Acknowledgments........
Obituary (Read Silently)
Eulogy..................
Final Viewing
Recessional............
.......Harpers Funeral Home
... Jesus The Center of My Joy
..............Rev. Vivian Byrd
Pastor Hagan Chapel
Selection - Hagan Chapel Choir
Interment
Church Cemetery
The family will receive friends and share repast in the social hall
of Hagan Chapel Missionary Baptist Church.
I am with thee always
Are the words He spoke to me
When I went to Him in prayer
Upon a bended knee.
He banished all my troubles
With His abiding love.
And I received His blessings
From Heaven up above.
So never fear your problems
Are more than you can bear.
For God is always with you.
Dolores Karides
Tony Mincey Roscoe Smith
Janon Ellis Marty Chapel
Bakari Blitch Calee Blitch
The family would like to thank everyone for their prayers and many
acts of kindness during our time of bereavement.
Dr. Jessie Scott
Camellia Health & Rehabilitation
Evans County Home Health
Ogeechee Hospice
Hagan Chapel Church Eamily
Professional Services Entrusted To:
Harpers EuneralHome
Claxton, Georgia
912.739.2658
Juanita B. Hodges
Owner
Yvonne Hodges
Manager
Percy Hodges
Mortician
Ylonne Hodges
Mortician
Jerry Gibson
Mortician