I would like to send my appreciation and gratitude to friends and family for writing lovely sentiments on Mother's guest book, for flowers sent to her visitation and for calling. Kathie and Rowena, Mother loved you both very much and were two of her favorites. Shirley, you spent many nights with Eddie (Ellen) after Daddy Warren died, I can see Miss Dean sitting at our kitchen table sharing her large homemade biscuits in place of hamburger buns. Rosemary and Teresa, how much we enjoyed Tippettville. All of us Tippettville children, white and black, played together for many years. Of course, I was always the shortest, but attempted to play those basketball games.Mother certainly had a long fulfilling life with many friends and acquaintances. This past week I've had oral surgery and was unable to travel to Perry. During a call this afternoon with her first cousin Rev. Dr. William Noble, an Episcopal priest, I told him that not going to my Mother's funeral is almost unimaginable. He replied, “Judy, Life is certainly a mystery.” This morning he planted a camellia (Glen 40) in his flower garden in honor of Mother, and will offer the Holy Eucharist for us and include us in his parish prayers tomorrow.For family and friends who also are able to attend her funeral, a harpist will be playing from 2-3:00 PM in the First Baptist Church sanctuary. In celebration of her life and love of music, Kelly Gabrielle Franklin will play three songs--“Nocturne in E” by Chopin, “It is Well with My Soul" by Horatio Spafford (1873)” and “Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus (1882);” two harp solos, “Ave Maria” and “Meditation from Thais; “Minister of music solo “Whispering Hope,” two congregational songs she requested “Victory in Jesus” and “Sometime, all Sorrow will be Over” an old spiritual song by Robert Frankness (1922); two scriptures she requested “Ecclesiastes 3 Verses 1-8” and “Proverbs 31." Eddie Wilson, Mother's nephew, will give witness of his memories.I chose for her casket blanket Yellow Roses with four large White Casablanca Lilies in the center. Yellow roses symbolize friendship, gladness, affection, joy and caring, and a perfect way to say “Thank You” Mother for all you did for me, as well as your entire family, friends and community. White Casablanca Lilies symbolize the celebration of family and friends. The number Four resonates with practicality, responsibility, initiation, illumination, building solid foundations, ability, stability, determination and endurance, hard work and progress. Four symbolizes passion and drive encouraging us to work harmoniously yet diligently to achieve our goals and aspirations. Number Four is also representative of the four elements of Air, Fire, Water and Earth and the four sacred directions--North, South, East and West.Mother's first cousin Ret. Colonel John Allen Noble will speak at the grave site and Mike Franklin will read “When Earth's Last Picture is Painted,” by Rudyard Kipling.While I will be unable to physically attend my Mother's final service in celebration of her life, my spirit, my Mother's spirit and many other loved one's spirits, most assuredly will be be in the Perry First Baptist Church sanctuary for her final service. Thank you again. Judy
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