Funeral program for Mae Retha Tompkins

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May 8, 2017
Saturday, May 13, 2017
11:00 AM
Vnited SCouse of (Prayerfor Ad <PeopCe
(Bedvide, Georgia
Pastor: Apostle C Leverette
Assistant Pastor: Plder Ml. P>avis
pCderJ. Taylor, Sr. - Pulogist
Interment: (Mt. Pleasant Historic (Baptist Church Cemetery
1268 Mt. Pleasant (Rd- Chu(ton, Georgia
MaeRetha Tompkins, 89, slipped away peacefully on May 8, 2017 at Glenvue
Rehabilitation Center in Glennville. MaeRetha was born on April 28, 1928 to Riley
Johnson and Annie Mae Mills in Bellville, Georgia. She grew up in Bellville and at-
tended school in Manassas and Bay Branch. She was a faithful member of the United
House of Prayer where she served in the Shout band, played the piano, and was a G
Class worker. She was formerly employed at Claxton Manufacturing. She was the
most excellent cook you will ever know, from baking cakes to cooking pot roasts. She
married the love of her life, Robert Tompkins and to this union eight children were
born. They were the love of her life.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Henrietta Mills, Joe Walker, Riley
Johnson, Annie Mae Mills; brothers, Randall Mills, Harry Mills, Olan Mills, Her-
man Mills, Riley Mills; sisters: Cora Mikel, Vera Brown, Lessie Gross, Willie Lee
Mills, Lula Mills, Beaulah Mills, Beretha Mincey; a daughter, Genevieve Cobbs; son-
in-law, William Melvin; grandson, Bobby Lewis Tompkins.
She leaves to cherish her moments of love, husband, Robert Tompkins of 69
years; children, Bobby (Thelma Lavern) Tompkins, Emma Melvin, Larry (Velma
Raye) Tompkins, Ronnie (Gwen) Tompkins, Emory Tompkins, Ricky (Lynette)
Tompkins, Stanley (Rose) Tompkins; 27 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren, and
two great-great-grandchildren; special caretaker, Roxanne McKever; one brother,
Fletcher (Wilma) Mills; one sister, Helen Johnson; one brother-in-law, Otis (Pat)
Tompkins; two sisters-in-law, MaeRetha Brown and Willie Mills; a host of nieces,
A Letter from Heaven
When tomorrow starts without me
And Im not there to see;
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
All filled with tears for me.
I wish so much you wouldnt cry
The way you did today;
While thinking of the many things
We didnt get to say.
I know how much you love me
As much as I love you;
And each time that you think of me,
I know youll miss me too.
When tomorrow starts without me.
Dont think were far apart
For every time you think of me,
Im right there in your heart.
submitted by daughter, Emma Melvin
'femce'
Processional...................................Clergy & Family
Opening Hymn.........................................Apostle C. Leverette
Officiating Pastor...................................Apostle C. Leverette
Prayer of Comfort..............................Apostle Brown
Selection......................................Sons of Harmony
Scripture Reading
Old Testament..............................Apostle J. Mapp
New Testament....................................Elder Earl Edwards
Solo...........................................Jocelyn Mainer
Acknowledgment of Cards, Resolutions
& Reading of the Obituary...............Harpers Funeral Home
Selection...............................Tompkins Grandchildren
Reflections & Words of Love (2 minutes, please)
As a Church Member...............................Elder Earl Edwards
Tribute....................................St. Dennice Edwards
Solo...........................................Bro. Kelly Mincey
Eulogy.........................................Elder J. Taylor Sr.
Winnsboro, SC
Final Viewing
Benediction
Recessional
The family will receive fiends and share repast in the Social Hall
of The United House of Prayer, Bellville, Georgia.
From the time I can remember, you were always a good hardworking woman. You
built screen doors, outdoor toilets, and much more. Daddy would bring the lumber,
and you would do the work. I really remember the beatings, that strap could talk. I
learned how to cook, clean, wash clothes, iron, and take care of my brothers and sisters.
When I left home, you cried. We came home to visit, and you and daddy would visit
us, hut you still cried. You were not one to let go, and I felt the same. We are apart
again, for God has taken you home, that is one thing we are all born to do. We did all
we could and now we shed tears. It was hard to let it go, but we knew how sick you
were. We will keep you in our memories and our heart.
Rest In Peace,
Bobby Earl Tompkins
Grandsons
Keith Tompkins
Quincy Melvin
Jackie Cobbs, Jr.
Brian Melvin
lamanuel Melvin
Rodney Tompkins
William (Tae) Melvin
Jarred Tompkins
Jamar Williams
Bruce Kent
Demetrius Tompkins
The Family of the late MaeRetha Tompkins extends our sincerest
gratitude for the many comforting expressions of hearfelt kindness and
sympathy extended during our time of sorrow. No words can express our
gratitude; our spirits have been uplified and our hearts overwhelmed.
We pray that God blesses and keeps you in His loving care.
Continue to pray for us as we pray for you.
Professional Services Entrusted To:
125 North Broad Street Claxton, Georgia 30417
(912) 739-2658
www.hodgesfunerals.com