Reflections Sunrise:
Reflections of Life
September 4, 1939
Sister
Sunset:
November 25, 2017
Dorothy Jean “Baby Sister” Marlow
– was born September 4, 1939, in Yazoo, Mississippi to the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward and Martha Ingram. On June 12, 1964, Dorothy married Charlie Marlow, Sr. to that union six beautiful children were raised. She graduated from Booker T. Washington High School class of 1957. She was employed with John Gaston (Region One) Hospital for 27 years and retired from the City of Memphis in 2012. She was a faithful and dedicated, Life Time member of The St. Peter M.B. Church, she served as Chairmen of the Hospitality Committee, Adult Choir Director, Women Mission, Supt. of the Sunday School, and was actively serving as Assistant Superintendent of the Sunday School until she transitioned to her new home. She also was a faithful member of the Tennessee Regular B.M.&E state convention where she was certified Dean and was also the President of the state choir. She Served as the secretary of the Shelby County District Association. Director for the J.D. Jamerson district choir, member of the James Cleveland Workshop choir (Memphis Chapter), and The Tennessee Regular B.M.&E. State Choir. She was proceeded in death by Husband – Charlie Marlow, Sr. Father -Edward Ingram, Mother – Martha Ingram and her son Keith S. Ingram, she leaves to cherish her precious memories One brother James Ingram (Emily) of Valdosta, Ga, one step-sister Carol Phillips (Floyd) of Florida, five children Cedric D. Ingram (Sandra) of Philadelphia, PA., Charlie Marlow, Jr. Kevelyn P. Marlow, Lisa T. Marlow, and Dr. Sharli K. Adair, a Daughter in law Lana Ingram of Oxnard, CA, twelve grandchildren- Ebonee’, Marcia (Jaspierre), Ivi, Elite, Goddess, Noble, Regal, Cedric, Jr, Jonathan, Stevani, Stevan, and Shelby. Five great-grandchildren- Madisan, Morgeian, Eben, Jaspierre, Jr. and Jayceon, one aunt, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, St. Peter church family, BTW classmates, and friends.
~Favorite Scriptures ~
I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. - Psalm 34:1 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. - Psalm 23:6 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? - Psalm 27:1
C
herished Memories
The Celebration of Life Sunday, December 3, 2017
Celebration 1:30 P.M.
Golden Gate Cathedral
3240 James Rd. • Memphis, Tennessee 38128
Bishop Edward Stephens, Jr.
Pastor James Green
~Pastor~
~Officiating~
Processional....................................................................................................................................Selection St. Peter Mass/Tennessee BM &E Choirs/Memphis Chapter James Cleveland Workshop Scripture: Old Testament Reading..........................................................................................Minister Vicki Lane New Testament Reading....................................................................................Pastor James Thornton Prayer....................................................................................................................Pastor Curtis Leaks Musical Selection..........................................................................................................................Mass Choirs
Reflections:
(Respectfully 2 Minutes, Please)
Friend/ BTW School Mate......................................................Sis. Virginia Rogers Brother.............................................................................................James Ingram Granddaughter............................................................................Dr. Marcia Smith Children......................................................Cedric Ingram & Dr. Sharli K. Adair
~Memorial Montage Tribute~
Musical Selection...........................................................................................................................Mass Choir “Some How I Made It”
Solo................................................................................................................Sister Debra Manning – Thomas Words of Comfort.............................................................................................Bishop Edward H. Stephens, Jr.
Expressions:
(Respectfully 2 Minutes, Please)
St. Peter M.B. Church.......................................................Minister Leanna Sykes Employer..............................Elaine Tidwell Representing Edward L. Stanton, Jr. General Session Court Clerk
Friend/Representative...............................................................Mr. Roscoe Dixon President Tennessee BM&E Convention.............................Pastor James Adams Musical Selection...........................................................................................Billy River & The Angelic Voices “It Is Well”
Words of Comfort...............................................................................................................Dr. Gina M. Stewart Acknowledgements & Resolutions............................................................................Sister Charlene Thornton Solo...........................................................................................................................Sister Gwendolyn Turner “Walk Around Heaven”
Eulogy...............................................................................................................................Pastor James Green Recessional...........................................................................................................................Combined Choirs “I Shall Wear a Golden Crown”
~There will be no viewing following The Celebration of Life~ Repass will be immediately following the Celebration Service at St. Peter M.B. Church
~The Living Memorial ~
A Tree will be planted in a National Forest as a Living Memorial to Dorothy Jean Marlow. This service is offered by Harrison’s Memorial Chapel, Inc. through Batesville Casket Company, the United States Forest Service and Ontario Canada’s Grand Valley Conservation Foundation.
~Acknowledgement ~
The family of Dorothy Jean “Baby Sister” Marlow expresses our warmest and sincerest appreciation for your acts of love before and during our time of sorrow. We felt your love through your prayers, cards, telephone calls and other thoughtful expressions. Thanks to St. Peter M. B. Church and Golden Gate Cathedral. Special thanks to the entire staff of Baptist East 3rd floor South and 5th floor East, Willow Brook Home Health Agency, Baptist Wound Care Center, Baptist Cancer Center and her amazing caregiver Pastor Charlotte Cobb. Words cannot express the gratitude and appreciation to Sis. Abby Lipford and the entire staff at Highlands of Memphis, your dedication, love, customary care, and compassion prepared our mother for her spiritual journey. Jerry M. Harrison and staff what a way to send Dorothy Marlow to Heaven! Thank You!
~Floral Bearers ~
Ushers & Friends of the Family
~Active Pallbearers ~
Maurice Ingram Fredrick Marlow Kevin Ingram Prentiss Marlow Brain Ingram Moore Prince L. Williams
~Committal Rites & Interment ~ Monday, December 4, 2017 • 10:00 A.M. New Park Cemetery 4536 Horn Lake Rd. Memphis, Tennessee 38109
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