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We little knew that day, God was going to call your name. In life we loved 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 beautiful memories, Your love is still our guide.
And although 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
~ Acknowledgements ~
The family of Callie Ruth Rodgers would like to express our sincerest appreciation to everyone for the many words of encouragement, calls of concern, prayers, hugs, visits, and gifts during the convalescing period of our beloved Mother. Words cannot properly convey how much your support has meant to us during this difficult time. HIS grace is sufficient, and HIS strength is made perfect in weakness. May the Lord continue to bless each one of you and forever keep you in HIS tender care.
~The Family
-Your Loving Son, Randy
Dear Mom.. I still remember The sound of your last breath I can still hear words that You said just before your death I can still feel your hands Entangled warmly in mine I can still envision your smile Although I do remember The last promise I made to you Stopping my flow of tears I haven’t been able to I miss you
~Flower Bearers ~
Nieces of Callie Ruth Rodgers
~Active Pallbearers ~
Randy Rodgers Corday Williams Randy Poindexter
~Committal Rites & Interment~ Memorial Park Southwoods 5485 Hacks Cross Road Memphis, Tennessee 38125
-Your Daughter, Patrcia
For a Mother
We haven’t always thought about Mother, you were just a girl, The things that you have seen. So many years ago. To us you’ve just been ‘Mother’, You had your loves and had your No thought of who you’ve been. dreams, But we remember now in love, You watched us come and go. Your life from start to end, You watched us make the same And we’re just glad we knew you, mistakes, As Mother, and as Friend. That you had made before, But that just made you hold us tight, -Your Son, Casey And love us all the more.
Casey Brown Pernell Windom Ryan Saine
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Life’s Reflections
Order of Celebration
She departed this life on December 15, 2021 at Methodist Germantown Hospital surrounded by her family.
905 Ayers Street Memphis, Tennessee 38107
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Tuesday, December 28, 2021 11:00 A.M.
allie Ruth Rodgers was born March 20, 1944 to the late Sam Windom and Lorine Windom in Leake County, MS.
Union Grove Baptist Church
Reverend Sian Crouther, Eulogist
Callie leaves to cherish her memories, two daughters: Angela Rodgers and Patricia Marlow; three sons: Carl Rodgers, Randy Rodgers, and Casey Brown, all of Memphis, TN. Four sisters: Audrey Windom of Nashville, TN; Fannie Windom, Dorothy Houston, and Gail Windom-Williams (Corday); two brothers: Sam Windom and Ricky Tart all of Memphis, TN. She also leaves 9 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 2 great -great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. She was preceded in death by her son Andre Brown and grandson Princeton Marlow.
Thank You
You’re one of the special people Who always tries to give; Who makes this world a better place Just by the way you live.
You never ask for anything Or want something in return. You’re happy helping others, And you truly are concerned.
You try to care for others You do the best you can If anyone is in need of help, You’re there to lend a hand.
I can’t thank you enough. There’s no sufficient words to say To someone who always gives And harldly ever takes.
-From Shawn, Darwin, Kenderick, Bishop, Alexander and Morgan I wasn’t really ready. I knew this day was coming. I just wasn’t ready. Thank you for all the talks. I thank you for always being there for me and my children. You always gave me your last even when you didn’t have it. No one can ever change the chemistry that we share. I love you Grandma. Rest in Peace.
-From your granddaughter Shawn.
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herished Memories
I lived a long life, and I am grateful. God has blessed me to see my children and my grandchildren. I wasn’t a perfect person, but I did my best. It was in life I paid the price for the choices that I made. Whatever has happened in the past I let go, only cherishing the good times as I rest below. Thank God for life and His grace for laying me down to sleep peacefully. I give up the ghost knowing that I am in the safety of his arms. -From your granddaughter Whitney.
Prelude Processional........................................................................................Family Scripture Readings: Old & New Testament............................................Rev. Robert Adams Prayer.........................................................................Elder Joseph Davis, Jr. Solo.....................................................................................Whitney Rodgers
Expressions of Love (Respectfully, Three Minutes Please)
Family & Friends
Obituary.....................................................................................Read Silently Selection Eulogy..............................................................................Rev. Sian Crouther Recessional
“To A Loving Sister”
Although our worlds are different now Or is that just how it seems For I see you when I close my eyes Because you’re always in my dreams I know you’re up in Heaven And looking down for me And when I look up at the stars I know that’s where you’ll be Even though I miss you You’re not too far away Because my heart is full of memories And I treasure them every day Our time on Earth was special
But it’s only the very start So please keep watching over me While we’re not so far apart
Someday the time will come When I no longer feel this pain That is the day when Heaven calls And we will meet again
-Your Sister, Fannie