Cora Clayton Harrell

~Expressions of Gratitude ~

Cora Clayton Harrell

We, the family of the late , wish to thank and express our sincere appreciation and gratitude to our many friends for all the acts of kindness shown during our time of sorrow. May God bless and keep each of you is our prayer.

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~ The Family

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~Honorary Pallbearers ~

James Edward Harrell, III Cedric Luis Harrell Jeffery Anderson Percy Clayton

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~Active Pallbearers ~

My mom is a vegetarian vegan, a nurse, a certified counselor with master’s in health management and she was currently working on her Ph.D. in Theology-Science, BUT what most don’t know is she practices what she preached. She took in many of my cousins to live with us always lending a helping hand. She would give the shirt off her back, but she kept me fully clothed. Everybody ate what we ate, but I never went hungry nor missed any meals.

For as much as she reached out and gave, she always gave me just as much if not more. I ran into one of my little sisters later in life as we hugged and talked about my mom I was very impressed as she now has kids and a good job. We both laughed and talked about how inspirational my mom was on helping her get on the right track. It was very rewarding and a proud moment for me to see the work of my mother come into fruition. When I fell sick with diabetes, it was my mom who nursed me back to health.

Andrew Clayton Allen Clayton Tony Clayton Robert Clayton, Sr. Virgil Clayton, Jr. Tarus Richardson

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You see not only can I say she practiced what she preached. My mom wasn’t just a hero to me she was a hero to many others. She had a weight loss formula that in her program.

My mom told me on several occasions not to worry about her, but of course, I did. When I took my mom to the hospital, she calmly said “Jim these test will come back negative” as they all did my mom shared a secret with me. This alone has given me peace within.

As I pick up the pieces of my life while you rest and I try to move forward…….NO!!! I’m not going to walk in your shoes for I have my own shoes to fill but I thank you for showing me the way. Mom, you are forever in my heart, my first love, my mom.

Love Jim

~Repast ~

Friday, February 17, 2017 • 2:30 P.M. Breath of Life New Park Cemetery SDA Church 4536 Horn Lake Rd. 5665 Knight Arnold Rd. Memphis, Tennessee 38109 Memphis, Tennessee 38115

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Cora Clayton Harrell

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Friday, February 17, 2017 1:00 P.M.

, affectionately known as “C. C.”, was born on March 3, 1943, in Clarksdale, Mississippi to the late Mr. Cleveland Clayton and Mrs. Rosie Clayton. Cora was the youngest of eleven siblings.

Breath of Life Seventh Day Adventist Church 5665 Knight Arnold Rd. Memphis, Tennessee 38115

She accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age. Cora was a devoted servant of God and dedicated her entire life serving and helping others.

Her outreach ministry surpassed many. She was a loving mother and friend to all as she opened her home and cared for many. Cora was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, class of 1961. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Memphis State University. Cora also completed the Art of Institute of Pittsburgh, Hotel & Restaurant Management Certificate Program.

Pastor Duane Thomas Processional

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Old Testament..................................................Elder Stephen Holmes

New Testament.......................................................Elder Louis Burke

She retired as a registered nurse from the City of Memphis Hospital School of Nursing with 40 plus years of nursing and caring for others. She was an informative speaker for numerous churches, hospitals, prisons, social clubs, and civic groups on subjects about health and wellness education, stress management, weight management, and the improvement of unhealthy eating practices.

Prayer..........................................................................Pastor Duane Thomas Song Selection Acknowledgmentof Condolences Musical Tribute..........................................................................Kurt Clayton

Cora was a Vegan Chef which her greatest passion was educating others on living a healthy lifestyle, vegan eating and natural herbal remedies which she would graciously corroborate with biblical citations. Cora was the distinguished author of “In Search of the Fountain of Youth.”

Alan Clayton Reflections...............................................................................Goldie Harrell

She fought a good fight, she finished her course, she kept the faith, and on February 06, 2017, Cora quietly transitioned from this earthly life to be with Christ, her Savior.

Cora Clayton Harrell, leaves to cherish her precious memories her only child, James Edward Harrell, Jr. (Jackie); one sister, Rosa Clayton Brown; one brother, Scoby Clayton; two grandsons whom she loved dearly, James Edward Harrell, III and Cedric Luis Harrell; two granddaughters, Brandi Sharell Austin and Ayanna Sabraea Austin; two great-granddaughters, Torrin Jai Harrell and Makaiva Mei’ana Tipton; two great-grandsons, Makhi Luis Harrell and Kaden Chase Boykins; a special great-niece, Keyera Nicole Clayton; a special great-nephew, Jaden Anderson; a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

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Eulogy..........................................................................Pastor Hayes Clayton Souls for Christ COGIC Greenville, GA

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