The Celebration Service Saturday, April 1, 2017 10:00 A.M.
Memphis Memory Gardens 6444 Raleigh LaGrange Rd. Memphis, Tennessee 38134
“Betty Jean� Sunrise:
February 24, 1933
Sunset:
December 13, 2016
2 Timothy 4: 7-8
I have fought a good fight; I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the Righteous judge shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.
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Little did we know that morning God was going to call your name In life, we love you dearly In death, we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, You did not go alone For part of us went with you, The day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, Your love is still our guide, And though we cannot see you, You are always at our side. Our family chain is broken And nothing seems the same But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again. Love, Your Children
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Betty Jean Blackman
was born February 24, 1933, to the late Tommie Walker and Forestine Humphrey in Memphis, TN. She became a new creature in Christ as she accepted Him as Lord and Savior early in her life. She lived a purpose driven life of loving her family. She worked until her purpose was fulfilled. Betty finished her assignment and transitioned from this life, on Monday, March 27, 2017, at Saint Francis Hospital, when God decided to call one of His Angels home. She stayed as long as she could, but she heard the voice of her Father God and humbly answered the call. Betty is now joined with the Heavenly Host and her other loved ones who preceded her in transition; her parents; her three brothers, Tommie Jr., William and John Walker; one sister, Katie L. Williams, one son, Shane Blackman, and on great-grandchild, Damarcus Latezo Romell Handy. Betty leaves to cherish her life, seven children: sons; Floyd (Annie) Walker, and Eugene Kent Walker, and five daughters; Geneva Blackman, Jilda Blackman, Polly Jean Ross of Canton, MS., Selene Blackman and Winnie B Taylor; one daughter-n-law, Katrina Blackman; one sister, Margaret Moore; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Grandmother
We had a wonderful grandmother, One who never really grew old; Her smile was made of sunshine, And her heart was solid gold; Her eyes were as bright as shining stars, And in her cheeks fair roses, you see. We had a wonderful grandmother, And that’s the way it will always be. But take heed, Because she’s still keeping an eye on all of us, So, represent her well always, we must.
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Reverend Reginald D. Taylor ~Officiating~
Reverend Ronnie Moore ~Eulogist~
Prelude Scripture: Old & New Testament Reading Prayer Song
Brief Expressions From Friends & Family Acknowledgements Words of Comfort.......Reverend Ronnie Moore Committal Tribute Benediction Recessional
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~ Acknowledgement s ~ We have come to face this hour with our hearts filled with love and gratitude
for each of you. Many of you have telephoned, prayed a special prayer, sent a floral tribute, an inspirational card or shown your love in many other ways. We thank God for you and it is our prayer that he will Bless each of you.
~The Blackman Family
~Committal & Interment Rites ~ Memphis Memory Gardens 6444 Raleigh LaGrange Rd. Memphis, Tennessee 38134
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