Georgia Mae Robinson Powell

The Broken Chain

Little did we know of the evening that 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 peaceful memories; Your love is still our guide, And though we cannot see you, You will always be at our side. Our family chain has again been broken And nothing seems the same, But as God is calling us one by one, The chain will link again.

1934 - 2023

Ms. Georgia Mae Powell

Life’s Brief Reflections

Georgia

Powell was born July 2, 1934, to the late Mr. George and Mrs. Mahalia Robinson in Byhalia, Mississippi. She was the second daughter of four children. She leaves her oldest sister, Mary Jane Guy, and youngest brother, Bobbie Lee Robinson, and oldest brother deceased, George Robinson, Jr.

On September 26, 2023, around 9:57 P.M. Georgia Mae heard the call, and took her rest. Georgia Mae accepted Christ at an early age in Byhalia, MS. Later, she moved to Memphis, TN, in the early 1950s. Mom retired from Memphis City Schools and worked at Sears, making Draperies. She did caregiving for five relatives in her family home, moved to Fowler Homes near Mason Temple Church of God in Christ, then joined Pentecostal Temple Church of God in Christ in March of 1973 and was baptized; she loved the Lord and joined the nurses unit, assisted the Presiding Bishop J.O Patterson, Sr., J.O. Patterson, Jr. Also, Bishop C. H. Mason Patterson, Sr., for just a short time before her illness.

Georgia M. married Mr. Sylvester “TOT” Powell for sixty-one years. Six children were born from this marriage: Billie, Joyce, Phyllis, Sylvester, Jr., Danny, and Kenneth. : Her loving family will always cherish Georgiaʼs memories four daughters Billie Morris (Curtis), Joyce Williams, Phyllis Goliday, and Patricia Ware ( Lionel); three sons, Sylvester, Jr. (Darlene), Danny and Kenneth (Carol); one brother Bobbie Robinson of Chicago, IL; one sister Mary Guy of Olive Branch, MS. A rich legacy of 12 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

The Lord is my shepherd; 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 thou art 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.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

Psalms 23

herished CMemories

The Celebration of Life

Friday, October 6, 2023 11:00 A.M.

Pentecostal Temple Church of God in Christ

229 S. Danny Thomas Blvd. Memphis, Tennessee 38126

Bishop Charles Harrison Mason Patterson, Sr., Pastor

Prelude.....................................................................................................Jeremy Randolph

Processional.................................................................The Family of Georgia Mae Powell

Scripture Readings: The Old Testament......................................................................................Minister The New Testament.....................................................................................Minister

Invocation............................................................................Superintendent Curtis Morris

Musical Selection...................................The Deborah Mason Patterson Memorial Choir

Words of Comfort..........................................................................Bishop Darryl Woodson

Rosary Brown

Family & Friends

Minister Eddie Kinnard

Kaci Jones

Lena Guy & Family

Musical Selection.......................................................................................Loraine Bolden

Silent Reading of Obituary..................................................“Never Could Have Made It”

Sermonic Solo........................................................................................Sister Fay Garrett

Eulogy.......................................................Bishop Charles Harrison Mason Patterson, Sr.

Recessional

“To Those I Love & Those Who Love Me

When I am gone, release me, let me go. I have so many things to see and do, You mustn’t tie yourself to me with too many tears, But be thankful we had so many good years.

I gave you my love, and you can only guess How much you’ve given me in happiness. I thank you for the love that you have shown, But now it is time I traveled on alone.

So grieve for me a while, if grieve you must, Then let your grief be comforted by trust. It is only for a while that we must part, So treasure the memories within your heart.

I won’t be far away for life goes on. And if you need me, call and I will come.

Though you can’t see or touch me, I will be near. And if you listen with your heart, you’ll hear, All my love around you soft and clear.

And then, when you come this way alone, I’ll greet you with a smile and a ‘Welcome Home’.

1934 - 2023

Ms. Georgia Mae Powell

~Acknowledgements ~

The family of Georgia Powell wishes to express their sincere appreciation of cards, flowers, prayers and other expressions of sympathy extended during our time of bereavement. Though our hearts and our eyes may be filled with tears, your concern and prayers have helped us to endure. We ask that you rememeber Georgia Powell, not in death, but as she lived...an inspiration to life. May God bless each of you. Special thanks to; Crossroad Hospice, Golden Gate Cathedral, Mt. Gilead the Cathedral of ElShaddai, and Pentecostal Temple Church of God in Christ.

~The Family ~Honorary Pallbearers

Sylvester Powell, Jr.

Bobbie Robinson

Danny Powell Christopher Morris

Kenneth Powell Sylvester C. Powell

Herman Hampton

Devin Guy

Michael Briggs

Michael Williams

John Griffin

Steven Turnage