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“God could not be everywhere, and
therefore he made Mothers”
-Rudyard Kipling
Happy Mother’s Day
The Mothers Day Appeal was conceived by Rev. Herbert E. Palmer in 2004 as a major fund raiser for church improvements. We honor him and thank him for his vision.
May 10, 2020
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God’s Masterpiece ~Herbert Farnham
God took the fragrance of a flower, The majesty of a tree,
The gentleness of morning dew, The calm of a quiet sea
The beauty of the twilight hour, The soul of a starry night,
The laughter of a rippling brook, The grace of a bird in flight
Then God fashioned from these things A creation like no other,
And when his masterpiece was through He called it simply - Mother.
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“I can imagine no heroism greater than motherhood.” Lance Conrad
Honoring the Women Who Nurture Us
IN HONOR OF FROM
Carol Black, Mother Kita, Tiy, Kayla, Zaria, Fana
Carol A. Black, WifeCamille W. Evans, Daughter,
Shawniqua W. Williams, DaughterKita Williams, Daughter-In-Law
Tiy Adams, Daughter-In-Law
Joe Williams, JrHusband and Father
Celebrating my wonderful daughters who are Moms:
Kita Williams and Tiy AdamsCarol Black Williams
Bettie A. Peyton, Aunt Adams and McNeill Families
Marineeta A. Smallwood, Grandmother and Mother
Kayla and Katelyn ButtsKina & Kevin Butts
Grizzell Hargrove Wilmore, Aunt Patricia Gregory Johnson, Esq.
Elaine H. BrownSharon Hawkes Brown
Cindi BrownNicole-Elizabeth Brown Lee
Bertha E. Bell
Stephanie C. Adams, Daughter Marian S. Curry
Eva D. Harris, Mother & Grandmother
The RichardsonsDeborah, Brianna, Jeffrey
Elaine Hayes Brown, MotherSharon Hawkes Brown, WifeBertha E. Bell, GrandmotherNicole E. Brown Lee, Sister
Rev. David W. Brown
Bertha E. Bell, Mother Reese and Elaine Brown
Pearlie Mae Brown, Mother Paul L. Brown
Bertha Elizabeth Brown Bell, MotherElaine H. Brown, Wife
Nicole E. Brown Lee, Daughter
Reese J. Brown, Jr.
Nannette D. Moore, Mother Ezekiel N. Moore, Ezra N. Moore and Frannette D. Rogers
Frannette Moore Rogers, Mother Giovanna and Gavin Frank Rogers
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IN HONOR OF FROM
Marian S. Curry, Mother Stephanie C. Adams
Nannette D. Moore, Wife Frank N. Moore
Portia West, Mother Anthony L. Moore
Kayla Williams, Sister Tiy Adams
Eleanor Young Rogers, Mother Phyllis Daniels
Camay Daniels, Mother Donald Daniels
Mrs. Sarah M. Clayton, Mother-In-LawMs. Ellen Lewis, cousin Robert O. Smith
Jacqueline Hutchinson, DaughterPhyllis Wilkins, NieceCrystal Wilkins, Niece
Carol Waties, Niece
Bernard Waties
Esther Williams-Harris, MotherElizabeth Hopkins, Aunt
Aneita Williams DuglasSaundra Williams Stovall
Gregory Williams
Rosetta Stanley, Mother Linda Stanley-James
Rosetta Stanley, Mother Keith Stanley
Floretta E. McMillon, Mother Billie R. Kent
Peggy Palmer, Wife Rev. Herbert E. Palmer
Grace G. Purnell Rhonda Rolfes, Ph.D.
Claudia Gaskins Manning, Mother Carmen Manning
Esther Williams Harris, MotherAneita Williams Duglas, Sister
Sonja A. Keeve, DaughterRev. Saundra L. Stovall
Tiy Adams Fana Robinson and Zaria Robinson
Valerie Ives, Daughter Francina Warring
“I’ll Always Love My Mama; She Brought Me In This World” - The Intruders
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“Of all the rights of women, the greatest is to be a mother. “ Lin Yutang
IN HONOR OF FROM
Nicole E. Brown-Lee, MotherElaine H. Brown, Grandmother
Barbara Green, Bertha Bell
Gabriel Orion Brown, Mitchell Lee, Jr. Alanna Lee and Xavier Johnson
Jena Chavis WilsonSharnet R. Chavis
Janell W. DixonJazmyn Wilson
Jolley T. Harris, lllJoan Harris Murphy
Dr. Kina Butts, Dorothy Marshall, Thurla Brown, Ella Drummond, Grace Purnell,
Cordelia R.D. Mapp, Natalie Edmonds Gunter, Marineeta Smallwood
Marineeta S. Smallwood, Mother & GrandmotherJeffery T. Savage, Sr.Jeffery T. Savage, Jr.
Andrew Jones-Terrell
Mary Truphena Byrd Brown, Mother Nancy Brown-Carter
Marineeta Smallwood, Grandmother Jeffery Savage, Jr., Kayla Butts and Katelyn Butts
Gloria E. Todd, Mother Kurtis ToddMichele Todd
Mary Towel, Mother Hannah Brima
Regina Rogers, Mother Bruce Rogers
Senora Molock, Aunt Frederica Broomfield
Tamika Wright, Mother Sirone Wright
Lynita Marshall, GranddaughterStruggling Mothers Dorothy L. Marshall
To some of the wonderful mothers of Camphor Memorial. (Birth mothers and surrogates)
Gloria Tolden, Audrey G. Keels, Betty Lockwood,Flower Club, Claudia Gaskins Manning, Darlene Manning Edmonds, Carol Jason,
United Methodist Women
Brenda Cozart Harris
Gloria E. Todd - TeacherCora T. Wells - Teacher Beverly G. Brown
Gwendolyn T. Deas, GrandmotherJessica A. Deas, Mother Eric Benjamin Deas
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“To the world you are a mother, but to your family you are the world.”
IN HONOR OF FROM
Gwendolyn Deas, WifeJessica Almonte-Deas, Dgtr. -In-Law Ronald A. Deas, Sr.
Marilyn Cain, Geneva Cain GordonBrenda Harris, Keita Harris
Lorraine HarrisKeith C. Harris, Sr.
Bettye C. Ricks, Mother E. Bettina Ricks
Elaine Brown, MotherBertha E. Bell, Grandmother
Nicole Brown-Lee, Rev. David Brownand Paul Brown
Tamika J. Diggs, DaughterWendi Vargas, Diane Thompson, Audrey G. Keels,
Jean Myers, Veronica P. WilliamsMin. Sandi Stovall
Shirley A. Diggs
Dr. Kina Smallwood Butts, Wife Kevin Butts
Beverly Butts, MotherMarineeta Smallwood, Mother-In-Law Kevin Butts
Mrs. Beverly G.T. BrownMrs. Ida Robinson
Mrs. Brenda Cozart HarrisMrs. Yvonne Crawford
Mrs. Nedra DuValCheryl Graham
Mrs. Marilyn Delorach
Carolyn A. Richardson
Theresa C. Jetter, Daughter Maria Stiles Carmichael
Bettye A. Peyton, Aunt Tiy Adams
Marineeta S. Smallwood William Smallwood, Jr., HusbandJace, Noah, Great Grandchildren
Diane Black Davenport, Mother Jacqulyn Buffie Davenport
Diane Black Davenport, Grandmother Mekhi Davenport
Dr. Kina Lori Butts, Mother Kayla and Katelyn Butts
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IN HONOR OF FROM
Marie TooksMonique Ladele
Kym Oglesby
Nicole Brown Lee Elaine Brown
Grace Purnell Rhonda Rolfes
Daisy Moore, Mother George M. Moore
Frederica Broomfield Avery M. Canady, Mykeal KG Canady, Grandgtrs; Theresa Broomfield Canady, Dgtr
Grace Euell, Mother Crystal G. Euell
Marie B. Prattis, Mother Dr. Susan M. Prattis, David Prattis
Gerri Walker, Daughter Ethel Hendricks
Jacqueline K. Taylor, Grandmother Tegan Taylor
“No language can express the power and beauty and heroism of a mother’s love.” Edwin Chapin
Remembering the Women Who Nurtured Us FROM IN MEMORY OF
Jacqueline Hutchinson Ruby Jean Hutchinson, MotherClara Hutchinson, Mother-In-Law
Beverly Alleyne Iris Alleyne, Mother
Rhonda Rolfes Marjorie C. Mitchell, Mother
Hazell Hall Jefferson
Ella Hall, MotherRosa Hall, Logan, SisterWillia Hall Coe, Sister
Anna Hall Seward, Sister
Dianne Thompson and Wendi Vargas Gloria Harris Thompson, Mother
Terrell Thompson Gloria Harris Thompson, Grandmother
Jacqueline K. Taylor Inez Knight, Mother
Crystal G. Euell Katherine Euell, Grandmother
Grandchildren, Pamela, Wayne, Christopher, Christina, William, Jenna, James, Jasmine, Jamal Margret Mazell Harris
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“No language can express the power and beauty and heroism of a mother’s love.” Edwin Chapin
Remembering the Women Who Nurtured UsFROM IN ME IN MEMORY OFY OF
Valerie Crawley Langston Mary Louise CrawleyAnna Mae Hopkins, Grandmother
Bettie A. Peyton Helen Peyton, Mother-In-Law
Edyth Adams LawrenceGrace W. Adams, Mother
Wayne Pierce, Sr.Sarah E. Pierce, MotherCharlotte A. Jones, Aunt
Charlotte J. Dennis, Cousin
Elizabeth R. Rivers Marie Ridley, MotherMabel Dawson
William R. Rivers, Jr.Evelyn Rivers, Mother
Alice Rivers, SisterAgnes Barron
Rhonda M. Rolfes, Ph.D. Marjorie C. Mitchell, Mother
Marineeta S. Smallwood
Christine D. Savage, MotherBettie K. Drummond, Grandmother
Etta Wise Drummond, Great GrandmotherAddie Finney-Savage, Grandmother
Sally Kane Smallwood-Mother-In-LawBettylou Byrd Magwell, Alusta Etta Stokes,
Mabel P. I. D. GreenFlorence Coard Parson
Robert O. Smith Annie O. Smith, MotherHenrietta Dorsey, Aunt
James P. Gary Opel Gordon Gary, Mother
Bernard WatiesRuby Jean Waties, Wife
Theodosia Waties, MotherElizabeth S. Innette, Mother-In-Law
Pearlease Browning WyattStanley A. Wyatt
Daisy M. Summers, MotherEdith Washington, Mother
Jessie M. Graves, SisterEvelyn S. Harrison, Sister
Jessie Rose Reid AlvesMelissa Alves, Esq.
Eunice Reid, MotherGrandmother
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“The loveliest masterpiece of the heart of God is the the heart of a mother.”St. Therese of Lisieux
FROM IN MEMORY OFIngrid Moore Barnes Augusta L. Moore
Bertha E. Bell Bertha Ruth Flamer, Mother
Carol Black WilliamsJoe Williams
Elizabeth Swan Black, MotherGrace W. Adams, Mother
Katie G. Williams, Mother
Annette Bottoms-Blount Alberta M. Lawrence, MotherMary E. Blount, Mother-In-Law
Edward C. C. Brown & Renysha
Lessie Pearl Barr, MotherMarion O. C. Hale, Aunt
Ethel M. Brown, GrandmotherBertha Allen, Aunt
Laverne Tate Maynard & Deborah Tate White Dorothy Tate, Mother
Diane Brown Cloud Mae Dell Ragin Brown, Mother
Marian S. Curry Ludee Hill Simpson, Mother
Eva D. Harris and Genevieve Peurifoy,Catherine N. Williams, MotherEsther Laverne McCarthy, Sister
Melvin R. McCully
Rev. Clyde W. Henry, Sr.
Hope F. Henry, WifeDorothy Foreman, Mother-In-Law
Myra Henry, MotherSadie Foreman
Olga Dee Howard
Clyde Henry, Jr and Whitney Henry Hope F. Henry, Mother
Dr. Frank N. Moore Augusta Little Moore, Mother
Nannette Moore Nola Allen, Mother
Kym OglesbyJean Gaskins Rhodes, Godmother
Mary L. Oglesby, GrandmotherJessie M. Graves, Godmother
The Adams Families
Grace Warren Adams, GrandmotherMamie Warren, GrandmotherElizabeth Black, Grandmother
Jean Warren, AuntGloria Adams, Aunt
Edythe A. Lawrence, Aunt
Gloria E. Todd Kurtis Todd and Michele Todd Genevieve W. Davis, Mother and Grandmother
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“A mom’s hug lasts long after she lets go.”
FROM IN MEMORY OFMelvin L. Branch and Deborah Branch Franklin Gillie Bell Branch, Mother
Jacqueline Hutchinson Ruby Jean Waties, MotherClara Hutchinson, Mother-In-Law
Paul L. Brown Lovenia “Babecake” Whitaker, Grandmother
Maria S. Carmichael Mary K. Stiles, Mother
Samuel L. Carmichael Ida M. Carmichael, Mother
Ronald E. Deas, Sr. & Family Elvira Deas, MotherRachael Deas, Grandmother
Ronald & Gwndolyn T. Deas & Family Olive M. Scott-Chavous, Mother
Edward C.T. HaleOlivia D. Hale
Marion O. C. Hale, GrandmotherDoris L. Hale, MotherViola Stewart Smith
Lucille L. Tompkins, GodmotherAlyce T. Bythewood
Ethel M. Brown, Great GrandmotherMary P. Hale, Great Grandmother
Elaine and Reese Brown, Jr. Anita M. Hayes, Mother
Mary Towel & Ngegba Family Dorothy Tate, Friend & Mother
Keith C. Harris, Sr. M. Joyce Harris, Mother
Joan Harris Murphy & Jolley T. Harris, lll Mary Perry Harris, Mother
Mary Jane PerryC. Bessie Harris
Ernestine Redman Mary H. Terrell, Mother
Tiy Adams Edyth A. Lawrence, Aunt
Percy Lee GatesVera Davis Gates
Matilda Gates, MotherPauline Roberts Davis, Mother
Ethel L. Hendricks Fannie B. Lee, MotherAda Mitchell, Mother-In-Law
Frank J. Locker Samantha M. Locker
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“Wherever a beautiful soul has been there is a trail of beautiful memories.”
FROM IN MEMORY OFKathryn S. JasperAlphonso Jasper
Mabel H. Sorrells, MotherLucille Jappa, Mother
Patricia Gregory Johnson, Esq.
Novella Hargrove Gregory, MotherHenrietta M. Dorsey
Annie O. SmithHettie H. Waters
Carol, Barbara, Yvonne, Sybil, Debera Margaret Mazelle Harris, Mother
Claudia Gaskins Manning Louise Williamson Gaskins, MotherElizabeth Hunter Manning, Mother-In-Law
Jean Gaskins Rhodes, Sister
Rev. Herbert E. Palmer Sarah Roberts, Aunt
Howard R. King, Jr., PH.D Justine Hall King, MotherHilda Shepard, Grandmother
George L. Boston Ruth V. Boston, Wife
Cynthia and Wanda WoodWood Funeral Home Geraldine B. Wood, Mother
Billie R. Kent, Floretta McMillon Theola Ragin Waldon, Grandmother and Mother
Rosetta Stanley Mary Emma Bruce, MotherEtta V. Stanley, Mother-In-Law
Jeanne P. Myers & Veronica WilliamsEtta M. Porter, Mother
Albertha P, Smith, SisterLouise P. Frazer, Sister
Dorothy Lumpkin Marshall Josephine Lumpkin, MotherLorraine Lumpkin, Sister
Ruth Harding Harmon& Family
Thelma R. Harding, MotherBertha Royles, Grandmother
Elaine F. Carr Alyce T. Bythewood, GodmotherGeorgette B. Fields, Mother
George M. Moore Daisy Moore, Mother
Francina Warring Patsy B. JonesHattie Hamilton
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“Unable are the loved to die, for love is immortality.” Emily Dickenson
FROM IN MEMORY OF
K. Gilbert TyreePricilla Tyree Williams
Annette Tyree Debisette
Fannie Cobb Franklin, GrandmotherShirley Franklin Tyree, Mother
Sara Francis Tyree Clarke, Grandmother
Frederica Broomfield Gladys Hall, Mother
Janice & Freddie Smith & Family, Joyce Rashid & Family, , John Beecham, lll
Margaret SmithJanie Beecham, Mother
Mary Beecham, Grandmother
Carolyn A. Richardson
Carrie Jane Hampton, GrandmotherEthel Tucker, Aunt
Mildred C. Richardson, MotherPeggy Hampton, Aunt
Catherine W. Hampton, AuntMary Louise Adams, AuntZula M. Hampton, AuntMargrette E. Steed, AuntElla Tomlinson, Friend
Leatha N. SmithDuffie Jackson, MotherCora Clements, Aunt
Neforia SmithShirley Franklin Archer
Stephanie Franklin Suber, Esq. Shirley Franklin Tyree, Aunt
Percell A. RobinsonDaniel, Vincent, & Karen Robinson
Carrie V. Robinson, MotherMyrtle S. Montello, Mother-In-Law
Elaine S. Robinson, Wife and MotherLena J. Thompson
Harold Tompkins
Helen Stanley, Aunt, Anita Tompkins Robinson, Mother
Helen Stanley, GrandmotherDelores Stanley, AuntConnie Stanley, Aunt
Edward C.T. Hale Jessie M. Graves, Godmother
Lily Holloway Cheryl A. Roebuck, Niece
Margaret Alford
Theola Ragin Waldon, AuntBlanche Ragin Savage, Aunt
Margaret Ragin Parnell, AuntMae Dell Ragin Brown, Aunt
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“I’ll Always Love My Mama; She Brought Me In This World” - The Intruders
FROM IN MEMORY OF
Brenda Cozart Harris
Gloria W. PollitHope Foreman Henry
Sandra Parnell SaundersFlorence Cozart
“Nana” Margaret JacksonMargaret Miller
Shirley A. DiggsTamika Diggs
Isabella Seth, MotherClara Pratt, Aunt
Georganna Moore, GrandmotherCharlotte Hicks, Aunt
Hermione Moore, Teacher, Gloria Thompson
Janet L. Chaffin
Ruby Sanders Chaffin, MotherRuth Sanders Hill, Aunt
Eddie Sanders Whatley, AuntLuvenia Sanders Wilkes, Aunt
Clyde Sanders Butler, AuntThelma W. Martin, Cousin
Senora MolockNorris A. Molock
Rosemary Buggs, SisterClara Bell Moore, Mother
Grace Molock, Mother-In-LawGladys Hall, Lilly Bell Wright
Jennie T. Edmonds, Agnes LindseyLillian McCord, Cornelia Coleman
Angie Wright, Linda DavenportEsther Moore
Bettye C. Ricks Mamie Taylor-Collins, Mother
Ronald Saleem Williams Nardarah Williams, Mother
Rhonda GarwoodVenus C. Bostic, Grandmother
Leona Robinson, MotherThelma B. Massey, Aunt
Wayne Parnell, Carolyn Sandford, Ronald Parnell, Debra Goode, Tamara Goode, Mureen Wagner
Margaret Ragin Parnell, Mother and Grandmother
Beverly G. Brown
Mae O. Howard, MotherDelores Hines, Ella P Tomlinson, Carrie GravesGloria G. Gaither Coles, Mary Louise Hudson,
Helen Simmons, Margrette Steed
Stanley Wilkins Dorothy W. Wilkins, Mother
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Memories
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The Board of Trustees
Edward C.T. Hale, ChairmanBernard Waties, Co-Chairperson
Eva D. Harris, TreasurerJeanne P. Myers, Secretary
Samuel L. CarmichaelStanley Wilkins
HONORARY TRUSTEES
Bertha E. Bell ~ will be 100 years old on 12/13/2020
Charles L. Keels ~ Deceased
George L. Boston William R. Rivers, Jr.
Deceased ~Reese J. Brown, lll, Former Chaplain
The Board of Trustees thanks you for your continued support. Edward C.T. Hale, Chairman
16“If evolution really works, how come mothers only have two hands?” Milton Berle