Celebrating the Life of Behold, I shew you a mystery;
We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed...I Corinthians 15:51-52
Acknowledgements
Perhaps you sent a lovely card, or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent a funeral spray, if so, we saw it there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, As any friend could say, Perhaps you were not there at all, Just thought of us that day. Whatever you did to console our hearts, We thank you so very much, whatever the part. We acknowledge with deep appreciation the many comforting expressions of kindness shown in deeds and thoughts during the passing of our loved one.
Arrangements by:
~J.W. Gill & Sons Funeral Home~
103 South Cansler Street - Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086 Phone: 704.739.3333 - Website: www.gillfuneralhome.com ~~~~~~~~~~~
Program Design by:
Shirley Anne Barnes Littlejohn April 18, 1946 - November 8, 2009
~The Family~
Pall and Flower Bearers Lincoln High School Class of 1964 Arrangements by:
~J.W. Gill & Sons Funeral Home~ 103 South Cansler Street - Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086 Phone: 704.739.3333 - Website: www.gillfuneralhome.com Program Design by: The Lord gave the word, great was the company of those that published it...Ps. 68:11 Phone: 704.674.5230 ~ www.psalms6811.com
Saturday, November 14, 2009 Two O’clock P.M. Shady Grove Baptist Church 339 Shady Grove Road - Kings Mountain, NC 28086
Eddie L. Ponder, Pastor Officiating
A Virtuous Woman Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar. She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens. She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night. She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant. Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates...Proverbs 31:10-31
Order of Service Visitation with Family & Friends 1-2 pm
Shirley Anne Barnes Littlejohn Shirley Anne Barnes Littlejohn, affectionately known as Shirl, was born April 18, 1946. She went home to be with the Lord Sunday, November 8, 2009, at her home surrounded by family and friends. She was the second oldest of five siblings born to the late Charlie Webster Barnes Sr. and Juanita Guyton Barnes. She was preceded in death by her son, André R. Littlejohn and her brother, Charlie Webster Barnes, Jr. Shirley received her education through Gaston County Schools where she graduated with honors in 1964 from Lincoln High School in Bessemer City, North Carolina. She also attended Gaston College where she achieved her certification in Early Childhood Development. She was employed by the Wix Corporation over 19 years and the Firestone Corporation for 5 years. Her passion and love for children, inspired her to become an entrepreneur starting and operating a home daycare, Guardian Childcare, for 13 years. The children entrusted to her care became a part of her family and called her “Maw Maw”. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, friend and neighbor to all that knew and loved her. She was a faithful member of Shady Grove Baptist for over 50 years where she served on various committees as well as Chairperson for the Hospitality Committee. She leaves to cherish fond memories, her husband, Harvey Littlejohn; one son, Harvey Franklin Littlejohn (Frankie) of Gastonia, NC; three sisters, Elizabeth Davis of Shelby, NC; Thelma Riccard of Charlotte, NC; and Selena Watson (Jewel) of Kings Mountain, NC; three halfbrothers, Billy Smarr of Kings Mountain, NC; Johnny Smarr (Qutinna) of Kings Mountain, NC; and William Smarr (Belinda) of Gastonia, NC; one sister-in-law, Margie Barnes; four grandchildren, André, Dominique, Jordan, and Tatyanna Littlejohn; one great grandson, Myshawn Littlejohn; five aunts, Mattie Guyton, Elizabeth Johnson, Virginia Luckey, Ioma McClain, and Sarah Simon; one uncle, Anderson Barnes; her best friend and cousin, Shirley Jean Goode; godchildren, Markeeta Fluker, Jonathan Gash, Tameka Jackson, Eric Marable, Jonathan McClain, John Pettis, Fawn Woods, and Sheryl Woods; her brothers and sisters at Shady Grove Baptist Church; nieces, nephews, cousins, and a wonderful host of friends.
Prelude Processional Call To Worship ................................................. Pastor Eddie L. Ponder Invocation Song ................................................. Shady Grove Baptist Church Choir Scripture Old Testament ........................................... Reverend Gunzo Feemster New Testament ............................................... Reverend Artie Kilgore Prayer of Comfort ...................................... Reverend Reginald Eldridge Pastor, Vestibule AME Zion Song .................................................................. “Lord’s It’s In Your Hands” Shady Grove Baptist Church Choir Acknowledgements and Reading of Obituary.......... Mrs. Faye Ponder Remarks (limit to 3 minutes please) ........................ Dr. Yaw A. Owusu-Addo Deacon Rayford Barnes, Jr. Dominique Littlejohn, Grandson Lamar Gardin, Classmate 1964 Alana Moore, Family Member Jasmine Williams Song .................................................................................................... “Jesus” Shady Grove Baptist Church Choir Words of Comfort .............................................. Pastor Eddie L. Ponder Recessional ............................................ “Can’t No Grave Hold Me Down”