Deacons of New Light Beulah

Baptist Church

Deaconesses of New Light Beulah

Baptist Church

Good morning, God.

You have ushered in another day,

Untouched and freshly new.

So here I come to ask you, Lord,

If you would renew me,

And to forgive the many errors

I made of yesterdays.

And let me try, dear God,

To walk closely in your way,

For Father, I am well aware

I cannot make this journey on my own.

So please, dear Lord, take my hand,

And hold it tight,

For I won’t be walking alone.

In Jesus’ name, Amen…

We, the family of Deaconess Wilhelmenia T. Castor, appreciate

the many acts of kindness shown during the passing of our loved

one. May God bless each of you in all the days to come. Special

thanks are extended to the entire Castor Family,

even after the passing of their father, Deacon John Castor,

for the love and support during Mom’s time of illness.

Your heartfelt kindness will never be forgotten.

Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home 2930 Colonial Drive Columbia, South Carolina 29203

Willie A. Tompkins, Founder (803) 254-2000

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5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Proverbs 3: 5-6 (KJV)

Deaconess Wilhelmenia Tucker Castor was born September 27, 1933

in Hopkins, South Carolina. She was the daughter of the late William

and Georgia Ann Tucker. She answered the Lord’s call to come Home

on July 2, 2017 at the PruittHealth Nursing One facility.

She was a faithful, active member of New Light Beulah Baptist Church

until her health declined, serving for more than 50 years. During that

time, Sister Castor served as a Deaconess, an Usher, as a past president

of the Church Aide, on the Daughters of Mission for 19 years, sang on

the Jubilee Choir, was a Sunday School worker, worked with the Baptist

Training Union, the Nursing Home Ministry and the Meals-on-Wheels

programs.

She was predeceased by two husbands, Mr. Jesper Gilmore, Sr. and

Deacon John Castor, Jr., both of whom she loved dearly and was very

devoted.

Wilhelmenia’s mission in life was to serve others; to love the Lord; to

always do right in life; and to live by the things her mother taught her.

She leaves in the hands of the Lord, her family: a daughter, Doris (Ken)

McAfee of Hilton Head, South Carolina; her sons, Reverend Jesper

Gilmore, Jr. and Rorlanda Gilmore, both of Columbia, South Carolina;

11 stepchildren of the Castor family; her sister, Theresa Webber; 10

grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; and other loving relatives

and dear friends.

Along with her parents, those gone before Wilhelmenia include three

children: Minnie Lee Tucker, Nathaniel Gilmore and Larry Douglas

Tucker.

Dear Family and Friends,

I want you to know that I have moved. I received a call from God, who informed

me that I could move in immediately. You know that I have been sending

my timber and only the chief carpenter, Jesus Christ could do. Some were a little broad, or not long enough.

Well, my new home is finished and it is such a beautiful sight to

behold! It is located in an exclusive estate area and it sits behind

beautiful pearly gates just off a serene celestial shore. Of course

the streets are paved with gold and every day is Sunday here, I have been told. I've lived many places

before my new home was prepared, and none of the others compare.

There is peace, joy, and happiness here with no pain to bear, no strife or discontent. There is only sweet

serenity everywhere. I could go on and on about my new home,

but I have to get fitted for my wings. My New Address Is:

1000 Anointed Ones Way Kingstown, Heaven

All my love, Wilhelmenia

P. S. I don't have a phone yet; just call God at 1-800-GODS-WAY. If you can’t remember,

the number, just look in the Good Book. He’s listed on every page.

Prelude

Processional .......................................................... Clergy and Family

Hymn of Praise ............................................................... NLBBC Choir

Scripture Readings

Old Testament ................................................. Proverbs 3:1-6 Reverend John Middleton

New Testament ........................................... Romans 8:31-39

Prayer of Comfort ......................... Minister Annie Hemmingway Solo ......................................................................... “When I Need Him”

Deacon Pelham Myers

Remarks (three minutes please) ..................... Sister Doris Blanding Friend from the Community

Sister Cathy R. Adams President of Missionary Society

Sister LouEthel Shiver On Behalf of the Castor Family

Deacon James Taylor Her Beloved Deacon

Solo ................................................. “Heaven Looking Down on Me” Deacon Pelham Myers

Words of Comfort ........................... Reverend Jesper Gilmore, Jr. Sister Castor’s Son

Final Farewell to Sister Castor ............ Bostick-Tompkins Staff

Recessional

Committal, Closing Prayer, Benediction & Interment