If Roses Grow In Heaven If Roses grow in Heaven Lord, please pick a bunch for me. Place them in my Mother’s arms and tell her they’re from me.
Tell her that I love her and miss her, and when she turns to smile, place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for a while.
The Broken Chain 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.
Because remembering her is easy, I do it every day, but there’s an ache within my heart that will never go away. Love your Children
Together Again
To Know Her, Was To Love Her It was that special kind of love we had for each other. That unbreakable love, the love no matter what; The love no one would ever understand love. Auntie Martha Jean, you were trying to tell me in so words but, I just wasn’t hearing you. Thinking and looking back over the last three to four weeks, “our conversations” all the signs were there; but like you use to say, “One thing for certain, and two fo show, I love you like a daughter.” I would reply, “I love you too auntie” Forever In My Heart, Love your Niece, Pam
Life’eflections s Reflections R M
artha Jean Glenn Williams was born
January 19, 1942, to the late Mary A. (Glenn ) Phillips and James Pryor. Martha Jean confessed to Christ as her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at an early age at Progressive Baptist Church. She later joined and was baptized at Breath Of Life S.D.A. Church in 1996 with Pastor Sorrell. She loved and served as The Head Doorkeeper from 1996 to 2020. Martha Jean graduated from Booker T. Washington High School, class of 1960. She retired from General Electric, from where she was a dedicated worker with over 40 years of service.
She was married to Harold Williams. To this union, three beautiful children were born; one son Tony E. Williams, two daughters Debbie L. Williams and Karen D. Williams, who preceded her in death. Martha Jean leaves to cherish her memories; Tony E. Williams(Bonnie); Debbie L. Williams (Bob); seven sisters, Barbara Phillips, Marilyn Brown (Herbert), Brenda Sanders (David), Vera Hill, Jennifer Miller (Greg), Roslynn Morris (Jarvis), Jackie Young (Walter), four brothers; Frank Phillips (Linda), Clarence Phillips, Willie Pryor, and Darrel Pryor (Karen); Eleven Grandchildren; Karen Williams (DeCarlo); Devin Hollimon; Antonio Tucker (Nakeita); Everett Williams (Sheena); Emanuel Williams (Tracey); Elliott Williams (Jhoan); Courtney Williams; Melonie Williams, Erick Carrouthers; Erica Carrouthers Hughes (Kenneth); Sandrea Malone; Twenty Great-Grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Psalms 23
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.
Order of Celebration
Celebration Saturday, November 20, 2021 1:30 P.M.
Breath of Life Seventh Day Adventist Church 5665 Knight Arnold Road Memphis, Tennessee 38115
Pastor Nathaniel H. Drew Officiating
Prelude Processional Scripture Readings: Old Testament.......................................................................................Arbury Harris New Testament....................................................................................Tyrone Jackson Prayer of Comfort.............................................................................................Michael Lowe Solo...............................................................................................................Michael Phillips
Expressions of Love (Respectfully, Two Minutes Please)
Wiley Jefferson - Church Friend Michelle Byrd - Church Friend Dave Gleen - Family Solo...................................................................................................................Debra Barnes Acknowledgements........................................................................................Roberta Mobley Solo...................................................................................................................Frank Phillips Eulogy...................................................................................................Pastor Dana Edmond Recessional “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” II Timothy 4:7
~Acknowledgements ~
The Family of Martha J. Williams is so grateful for all the love and support you have shown us during our time of bereavement. Your calls, visits, cards, and prayers have been a significant source of strength for our family; we are truly humbled and blessed. Thank You, and may God bless each of you. Special Thanks to Greg and Roberta Mobley, Tim and Brenda Renfroe, Michelle Byrd, Eureka Duckett, Danielle Felts, Stacy Tolliver, her three neighbors Christal Tate, Brittany Williams, Joann Richmond, and Bob McKay and the entire Breath Of Life Church Family, last but not least, her niece and nephew Chris and Pam Kirby.
The Williams Family
~ Active Pallbearers ~ Frank Phillips, III Frank Phillips, Jr. Michael Phillips Jonathan Phillips Quinton Redmon Anonio Tucker
Clarence Phillips, Jr. DeCarlo Williams Christopher Kirby Daryl Greenwood
~Interment ~
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