Betty Jean Green Dugger B
“Trust in the Lord and do good: dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.” Psalms 37: 3-4
etty Jean Green Dugger was Entrusted by God with the gift of Nutrition Service Management and dietetics and serving God’s people. She delighted in singing and sharing the wonderful news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and encouraging Everyone she came in contact with. Since her birth on April 4, 1936, in Batesville (Pope), Mississippi, she was destined to be a Godly woman, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a woman after God’s own heart! On June 14, 1952, she married Rev. Willie B. Dugger. To this union, three sons and three daughters were born. Willie Dugger, Jr. preceded her in death. Her foundation in Christ began with her father’s teachings, Bennie Farris Green, which led to a life of service in ministry as a Sunday School Teacher, Vacation Bible School Administrator, a Pastor’s wife, Mother Board President, and Mifa Food Pantry President. In addition to her commitment to the ministry, she was also a devoted family woman. She maintained a career as a Nutrition Dietitian for thirty years in the Memphis City Schools systems. She later retired from Airways Middle school in 1996. Even in her professional role, she impacted the lives of many with the light that God placed inside of her. Many have been blessed throughout her lifetime by her gifts of wisdom, knowledge, and discernment. The void that is left by her passing is sustained by a legacy of love, strength, and the light of God. To cherish her memories, she leaves a loving husband, Rev. Willie B. Dugger, three loving daughters, Vanessa Dugger Shipp, Minister Loretta Dugger (Minister Fermon) McDavid, Pamela Dugger (Lester) Magee, two sons, Stevie Dugger, and Elder Larry T. Dugger; two Brothers, Dr. Joe L. (Alva) Green, John W. (Vicki) Green, both of Detroit Michigan; two sisters, Eva M. Smith, and Lillie B. West all of Detroit, Michigan; five grandchildren, LaVora (Vincent, Sr.) Robinson, Barance (Latasha) Walker, Gwangi (Cheryl`) Shipp, Alnekea Thomas, Elliott R. Dugger; eight great-grandchildren; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousin, and friends.
The Victory Celebration Friday, January 8, 2021 11:00 Noon
Norris Avenue Missionary Baptist Church 1437 Norris Avenue • Memphis, Tennessee 38106 Rev. Dr. Rickey L. Dugger, Pastor Evangelist Sherry Mackey, Facilitaor Music Prelude Processional Musical Selection.............................................................................................................Norris Avenue Mass Choir Scripture Reading: Old Testament..........................................................................................................Minister Katrina Waller New Testament...............................................................................................Minister Helen Green Winston Prayer of Consolation.............................................................................................................Minister Wanda Mims Musical Selections...........................................................................................................Norris Avenue Mass Choir
Reflections
(Respectfully, Two Minutes Please)
Deacon’s Ministry - Deacon Mike Mason Neighbor - Minister Daphne Rankin Family - Reverend Gregory King Baptist Ministers’ Wives Guild Inc. Grandchildren............................................................................................................................Mr. Barance Walker Words of Comfort..................................................................................................................Deacon Calvin Herring Resoultion & Acknowledgements...........................................................................................Miss. Alnekea Thomas Sermonic Solo......................................................................................................................Mrs. Gabriella D. Sehar Eulogy...............................................................................................................................Rev. Dr. Rickey L. Dugger Norris Avenue M.B. Church, Senior Pastor
Recessional Remains will not be viewed after eulogy.
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herished Memories
The Lord
is my sheperd. I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death. I will fear no evil for Tho are with me Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies Thou anointest my head with oil My cup runneth over. Surley goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord
forever
Psalms 23
~ Acknowledgements ~
The family acknowledges with sincere appreciation and love your many acts of kindness, every call, visit, then every gesture of compassion, and your many prayers to cover us during this time. This is a celebration because we know that Mrs. Betty Jean Green Dugger is with Jesus Christ, her Savior, her Lord.
~The Family
~ Honorary Pallbearers ~
Fermon McDavid Stevie Dugger Barance Walker
Elvin Reddick Bobby Burnett Cedric Banks Jeff McFadgon
Lester Magee Larry Dugger Vincent Robinson, Sr.
~ Active Pallbearers ~ Kim Hudson
Michael Flowers Arthur Banks Tony Davis David Mason
~Committal Rites & Interment~ Calvary Cemetery 1663 Elvis Presley Blvd. Memphis, Tennessee 38106
~Repast~
Norris Avenue M.B. Church Life Center 1423 Norris Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38106
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