Visiting & Homegoing Service
Boyd Panciera Family Funeral Care, Inc. 6400 Hollywood Boulevard Hollywood, Florida 33024 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
Resting Place
Hollywood Memorial Gardens 3001 N. 72nd Avenue Hollywood, Florida 33024 12:30 P.M.
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Order of Service Visiting and Viewing Prayer Rev. Bob Sands Opening Hymn Amazing Grace Scripture Reading Romans 6:1-5
Zonella Robinson (daughter-in-law)
Tribute Cheryl Harvey (youngest daughter) Read by Zonella Robinson Video Presentation Song Tribute Teardrops
Caroline Harvey (eldest daughter)
Scripture Reading Philippians 3:13-21
Janet Harvey (daughter-in-law)
Eulogy
Orville Harvey (youngest son)
Song Tribute To God be the Glory
Caroline Harvey (eldest daughter)
Closing Sermon Rev. Bob Sands Closing Prayer Rev. Bob Sands
Celebrating the Life of Vivette Coley
O
ur mother, Vivette Citria Coley was born to James Theodore and Imogene Coley on April 28th, 1948 in Endeavor, Manchester, Jamaica. She was the first child of their union and as a young girl she was considered the monarch of the family when her parents separated, having four other siblings in her care. She was one of nine children having six sisters and two brothers. She was an active member in the Shiloh Apostolic church and for school she attended what is now known as Mile Gully High School. At age sixteen, she migrated to Kingston to live with her mother, she attended evening classes while caring for the home during the day time. While the union between her parents did not last, they both thought her good values that she would later instill in her own children. She was a beautiful woman with gorgeous skin and luscious hair. She was ambidextrous, beautiful penmanship, energetic, strong, witty, and had a smile that would light up a dark room. At age nineteen, she would meet her knight in shining armor whom she later married and had their first born at age twenty one. Their union brought eight beautiful children, four boys and four girls giving names that are considered “white”. Robert, Caroline, Brian, Brenton, Orville, Nicola, Suzette and Cheryl who we call the wash belly. The union between her and Milton Harvey lasted for thirty three years before they officially divorced but still kept a very amicable relationship. For many years she played the role of both mother and father to her eight children. When God created her, he must have given her extra strength. She was definitely a strong woman, tough and at times tenacious. As we’re sure onlookers must have wondered at times how she managed. There are so many obstacles that were thrown at her feet but she didn’t throw in the towel. She used her strength and courage and pressed forward throughout those difficult times. She taught her children what it meant to “show up”. Her life was dedicated to providing for her children which is what kept her going. It is no wonder that today with her hard work, dedication and help from Almighty God that she is resting proud of the accomplishments of her children. Talented in their own right, one is now pursuing a PhD, most have achieved Graduate degrees, and are working professionals in various industries such as Information Technology,
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Accounting, Healthcare, and Supply Chain Management. Her youngest daughter Cheryl also served in the US Air Force for several years. In her constant quest to make a better life for her children, she began to travel and would work for a while then return home. She traveled to the Cayman Islands, Bahamas and later immigrated to the States where she lived for over 35 years. Shortly after moving to the US, her kids later joined her. She earned a High School Diploma, worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant, Mary Kay Consultant, regularly attended church and still managed to support others. She had many talents including being a seamstress, she sang well and even practiced model walks and poses with her eldest daughter Caroline who was aspiring to be a model. She was wife, mother, sister, aunty, friend, grandmother of sixteen and great grandmother of three. She was there for all the significant moments in our lives. Weddings, proms, childbirths, military enlistment, graduations and at times would mandate church attendance. She did everything she could for each of her children, some of us even considered our self her favorite because of the significant contributions she made toward our career and/or educational goals at that time. Orville, her youngest son thinks he’s the favorite because she chose to bring him to the US first but she was strategic in what she was doing as she focused on needs of her children that were immediate. She worked hard until she was no longer able to. Even when she was confined to the wheelchair, she continued to do her laundry, cook and even clean. She had a huge sense of humor and most people remember her laugher and big smile. Her amazing smile continued to light up any room she would enter, even during her illness and pain she smiled. People knew her by her smile and she loved to laugh. On many occasions, she would ask her comedic sons for jokes in which she would fully participate and laugh right along with us. She dressed beautifully for every occasion and used to teach us good posture, hygiene and to speak proper “English�. She was a great cook too and could whip up a meal in no time. She wanted nothing but the best for her family and pursued that best with all she had. She gave her all with what she knew and the best she knew how. Some would say she was a fighter, a heroine and very courageous. As her children, we appreciate the love and care she gave us. It would take pages in a book to document everything we would like to say. Had it not been for her courage we would not be where we are today. Also, it would be remiss of us not to give God the glory for her life and for lending her to us for over seventy two years. We honor God for His goodness, faithfulness, grace and mercy. In darkness, He was her light. In poverty, He was her provider. In sorrow, He was her comfort. In weakness and sickness, He was her strength and in death, she lies safe in His arms. Mother, you were a true champion and you will be greatly missed. May our love rest with you forever!
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Hymns Amazing Grace
Amazing Grace! How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found Was blind, but now I see. ‘Twas Grace that taught my heart to fear, And Grace my fears relieved. How precious did that Grace appear The hour I first believed. Through many dangers, toils, and snares I have already come. ‘Tis Grace hath brought me safe thus far And Grace will lead me home.
Teardrops
If I could count the tears that had fallen It would seem like an ocean to me And if my heart had a window you could look through Oh the pain and scars you would see But tears will never stain The streets of that city No wreath of death On my mansion’s door Tear drops arn’t welcomed Beyond the gates of glory Cause the hearts will never break anymore
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Hymns
To God be the Glory
How can I say thanks for the things you have done for me Things so undeserved, Yet you give to prove your love for me The voices of a million angels, could not express my gratitude All that I am and ever hope to be, I owe it all to Thee Chorus To God be the glory, To God be the glory To God be the glory, For the things He has done With His blood, He has saved me With His power, He has raised me. To God be the glory For the things he has done Bridge Just let us live our lives Let it be pleasing, Lord to Thee Should we gain any praise, Let it go to Calvary. With His blood, He has saved me With His power, He has raised me. To God be the glory For the things he has done.
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Thank You The family would like to thank you for your expressions of sympathy, your support, your love, and your prayers during this difficult time. We are grateful to have all of you to help us on this journey. Our loss is great but our hope is greater. We grieve, yet we rejoice in this glorious hope. We pray you will be blessed as we continue to comfort one another.