Crossing The Bar

Sunset and evening star.

And one clear call for me l

may there be no moanin o f the bar,

When I put out to sea.

such a tide as moving seems asleep

Too full for sound and foam,

When that which drew

from out the boundless deep

Turns again home.

Twilight and evening bell,

And after that the dark!

may there be no sadness o f farewell,

When I embark;

For though from out our

bourne o f time and place

The flood may bear me far

hope to see my Pilot face to face

When I have crossed the bar.

^PaffbearersTrustees of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church

gTower fearersOrder of Eastern Stars

Chapter 278

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~~ /Acknowledgements ~

Words are inadequate to express the humbleness and gratefulness we feel toward all of our friends who have consoled us during our bereavement. Your prayers, your love, your presence, and service have sustained us. Your cards, telegrams, flowers and gifts of food were warmly appreciated. May God bless each of you.

The Family

Obituary

And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain. Revelation 21:4

On March 10, 2000, our dear loved one entered into eternal rest at the Medical College o f Georgia Hospital, Augusta, Georgia.

J H f s . <3?eva O* cWitfiaws, was born June 17, 1922, in Edgefield, County to the late Bessie Lloyd Oliphant and the late Deacon Wallace Oliphant.

At an early age, she joined the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, where she served on the Senior Choir and Beautification Club. She was also a member of Eastern Stars Chapter #278 and Young Ladies of Honor of Edgefield.

She attended Edgefield Academy High School, Bettis Junior College and Benedict College where she received a B.A. Degree in 1956. She did further studies at South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, South Carolina.

She was a retired Educator o f the Edgefield County School System. She was also a Foster Parent for D.S.S. in Edgefield, South Carolina. She was a mother to many. She was married to Mr. Freddie C. Williams who preceded her in death.

She leaves to mourn: two daughters, Vemell(Henry) Tillman, of Trenton, SC and Julie (Lee) Middleton, o f Johnston, SC; one son, Tom Harrison, of Edgefield, SC; one sister, Floyd B. Calhoun, of Edgefield, SC; one aunt, Patricia Lloyd, of Cambridge, MA; two grandchildren. Lee Andrew Middleton and Antonio Alexander Middleton; six sisters-in-law and seven brothers-in-law; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A Tribute

“Mothers Never Really Die ~

They Just Keep House Up In The Sky”

Death beckoned her with an outstretched hand,

And whispered softly o f an “Unknown Land. ”

But she was not afraid to go

For though the path she did not know.

She took Death’s hand without a fear

For He who safely brought her here,

Had told her He would lead the way

Into Eternity's bright day.

And so she did not go alone

Into the “Valley That's Unknown”

She gently took Death by the hand

And journeyed to “The Promised Land”

And there, with steps so light and gay,

She polishes the sun by day

And lights the stars that shine at night

And keeps the moonbeams silvery bright,

For Mothers really never die,

They just “Keep House Up In The Sky. ”

And in the Heavenly Home Above,

They wait to “welcome ” those they love.

Order o f ServiceReverend George L Brightharp, Presiding

PreludeMrs. Sarah Hamilton

Processional ~ Final ViewingS o ft M u sic

SelectionSenior Choir

ScripturesOld Testament ~ Rev. Joseph Williams

Jolm 14:1-7New Testament ~ Rev. James R. Martin

Psalm 23

PrayerRev. M. B. Norman

Hymn ~ #648

Remarks (limit three minutes please)Church Member ~ Deacon Walter Mosley

Educator / Friend ~ Mr. Joe Bolden Neighbor ~ Deacon Robert Simpkins

SoloCedric Williams

ObituaryRead Silently

AcknowledgementsMrs. Doris Blalock

W ords o f EncouragementRev. J. R. Hooper

SoloMrs. Sarah Hamilton

“L^et The W ork Eve Done Speak For M e ”

EulogyRev. James Dukes

Recessional

IntermentPleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery