Order of Service Processional Instrumental Opening Remarks Song Congregation We Have an Anchor Prayer Scripture Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Shanice Smalling (Granddaughter)
Musical Tribute Camile Williams Oh What a Sunrise Tribute Novlet Burton (Daughter) Read by Georgina Edwards - Granddaughter Tribute Shernette Lecky (Granddaughter) Read by Kimone Reid - Great Granddaughter Eulogy Lilieth Edwards (Granddaughter) Praise Expression I Pray We’d all be Ready Open Tributes Musical Tribute Midnight Cry
Rowan Mullings
Song Pentab Choir In Glory Land Message Prayer for the Family Recessional Congregation It is Well with my Soul
Songs It is Well With My Soul When peace like a river, attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll Whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say It is well, it is well, with my soul It is well With my soul It is well, it is well with my soul Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, Let this blest assurance control, That Christ has regarded my helpless estate, And hath shed His own blood for my soul
It is well (it is well) With my soul (with my soul) It is well, it is well with my soul My sin, oh, the bliss of this glorious thought My sin, not in part but the whole, Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more, Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, o my soul It is well (it is well) With my soul (with my soul) It is well, it is well with my soul It is well (it is well) With my soul (with my soul) It is well, it is well with my soul
We Have an Anchor Will your anchor hold in the storms of life, when the clouds unfold their wings of strife? When the strong tides lift, and the cables strain, will your anchor drift, or firm remain? Refrain We have an anchor that keeps the soul steadfast and sure while the billows roll; fastened to the Rock which cannot move, grounded firm and deep in the Saviour’s love! Will your anchor hold in the straits of fear, when the breakers roar and the reef is near?
While the surges rave, and the wild winds blow, shall the angry waves then your bark o’erflow? Will your anchor hold in the floods of death, when the waters cold chill your latest breath? on the rising tide you can never fail, while your anchor holds within the veil Will your eyes behold through the morning light the city of gold and the harbour bright? Will you anchor safe by the heavenly shore, when life’s storms are past for evermore?
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Eulogy
iolet Agatha Lawrence, Miss Violet - as she was affectionately known, was born on November 8, 1935 in Water Lane, Clarendon, Jamaica. She was the 4th child of Harry Lawrence and Florence Brown Lawrence. She attended Alley Primary School then went to Manchester with her mother and transferred to Frankfield Primary School. After finishing school she received training in dressmaking and enjoyed working as a seamstress. She also did crochet and embroidery. Cooking was her hobby. While living in Manchester, Violet had 4 children - Novlet, Utel, Sherman, and Sonia. Violet returned to Clarendon where she met Levi Waugh. The two were married and the union produced seven children; Yvonne, Monica, Leroy, Joan, Jacqueline, Donald, and Franklin
As a young adult Violet started following the Lord. She attended neighboring churches and tent meetings whenever possible to hear the word of God. She loved to spend time reading her bible and making note of scriptures that was special to her. She also enjoyed listening to church music. All these things gave her a special joy since she loved anything to do with the word of God. Eventually Miss Violet migrated to Miami, Florida, to live with her daughter Utel. While living in Miami she did baby sitting at home as she enjoyed taking care of the children of her family and friends. Violet searched for a church she could become a member of. She visited Faith Tabernacle Church in Fort Lauderdale with her granddaughter Janet. There they bonded together while serving the Lord. In 1999 they began attending Pentecostal Tabernacle as it was much closer to where they were living and also provided a bus service to take her to church. She attended there until her passing in 2016. In 2014, Miss Violet became sick and was hospitalized with a clot in one
Eulogy of her legs that left her disabled. After leaving the hospital, Miss Violet was admitted in a rehabilitation home in Pine Crest. She adapted well to her new home and surroundings at Pine Crest and spent most of her free time working on crossword puzzles with her friends there. She enjoyed laughing and smiling. She always greeted friends and family with open arms and love in her heart. When her daughters visited her they would sometimes take her home to visit with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She looked forward to Thanksgiving and Christmas. Violet loved to eat; soup and corn meal porridge were some of her favorite things to eat. Violet would always tell the staff at Pine Crest how happy she was to be there and how she enjoyed when her girls came to visit with her. She would always say I love my girls and my girls love me! She was referring also to the nursing staff. She was confined to a wheel chair and could no longer walk. However, her disability did not stop her love of God and life. She continued to worship the Lord and attended church services every Sunday morning. Nothing could keep her away from serving the Lord. Serving the Lord was her duty and her first love was God. If you were a child of God and attended church, you and Violet would get along great since there were things in common to talk about. When she would meet someone, her first question would be “what church do you attend?” The beginning of this year her daughter Utel retired and moved back home to Jamaica. After Utel left, her older daughter Novlet started to assist in her care. The family celebrated Violet’s birthday 2 weeks prior to her death. Violet was happy and full of life, enjoyed eating her birthday cake, and opening her presents. As always, her daughter Novlet bought her a new church outfit for her birthday present. Miss Violet loved bright colored skirt suits. A new outfit for church or a new wig always put the biggest smile on her face and as always she would say “Thank you Lord!” On November 23, 2016, at 3:15 p.m. the Lord called her home to rest. Violet leaves behind 10 children, 30 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren; 1 sister - Cordella Lawrence; 1 sister-inlaw - Evadney Lawrence; 3 sons-in-law and 1 daughter in law. She also left numerous nieces, nephews, her church family, and friends. Violet Waugh was a wonderful mother and grandmother; she was a woman of God and she will truly be missed by all her friends and family.
Memories
Memories
An Angel I Call MOM! Novlet Burton I thought of my mother today but that’s nothing new. Mamma I want you to know I feel you watching over me everywhere I go. I wish you were here with me, but I know that can never be. Memories of you will always be in my heart. Mamma, my mind still talks to you, my heart still looks for you, but my soul knows you are at peace. When someone you love dies you never get over it. You just slowly learn how to cope through life without them, but you will always keep them tucked safely away in your heart. A mother will love her kids till her last breath and I know that’s how mamma felt about all her children. Mamma you will always be in my heart; you hold a place no one else can ever fill. Rest in peace mamma we know you are in a better place. One day we will be together again. Until then, I will love you always. I have an angel watching over me and I call her mom. Psalm 17:6 I call on you, my God for you will answer me, turn your ear to me and hear my prayers.
In Loving Memory of my Sister Cordella Lawrence Miss Vie! Aunty! Baby Girl! Oney! My sister, my confidant, my friend! As you hear from me you will realize the wonderful person my sister was. She was loving, peaceful, kind, caring, tender hearted, and honest. She never lost respect for anyone. My sister and I lived together in Jamaica and she treated me as her little sister. I was proud of her as she was a dressmaker, and she enjoyed sewing clothes. My sister loved and accepted the Lord at the early age of 17. She and I started to attend a small community church. The battle to stay on the right path to serve the Lord was great. Whenever she fell, she would pick herself back up and continue to pray. Even though we parted as adults we kept close by encouraging each other to do our best. When we would see each other in person or talk on the phone it would be as if no time had passed. We would often pray together and discuss bible scriptures over the phone. Sometimes we would sing choruses as we both enjoyed praising the Lord. Our love for each other was without measure. As time went by her health began to fail. She continued to hold on to her God. When I would visit her she would tell me about pains in her body and I would pray with her as we continued to strengthen her faith in the Lord. My sister and I would talk on the phone about three to four times a week. I spoke to her two days before she passed away. I was shocked and saddened when I received the call that my only sister was gone. She was the last sibling I had left. My loving and wonderful sister, a woman of God, was gone to be with the Lord. My sister and I are coming from far. The road was rough and God heard her moans and took her home to rest. My heart still aches with sadness and my secret tears still flow. I am missing my sister more than words can say or anyone would ever know. Sleep on my sister. I know we will meet again someday but until then, Rest in Peace my love.
Acknowledgments Pall Bearers
Leroy Waugh – Son Franklyn Waugh - Son Sherman Lawrence – Son George Edwards – Grandson Donavan Hubson – Grandson Terrence Edwards – Great Grandson
Professional Services Royal Funeral Service Inc. 17475 NW 27th Avenue Miami Gardens, FL 33056 305-625-6818
Interment
Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens Central 499 N.W. 27 Ave. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable. But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. 1 Corinthians 15:19-22
Acknowledgments Thank You
We are grateful for every heartfelt outpouring of love and support that you have shown to us. We are confident that Miss Violet has gone home to be with the Lord, yet the reality of not having her with us has caused us great pain. Your expressions of love and sympathy have encouraged us to keep hope alive. Continue to pray for this family that the circle will be unbroken and we will all meet our Savior on the other side. I pray we’ll all be ready! I pray we’ll all be ready! I pray we’ll all be ready, for His return! The Family
Repast
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Printing
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nd 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: for the former things are passed away. Rev. 21:4