Ready or Not!!
Life moves on whether you are ready or not You might as well live life in the moment of Truth and Honesty In the Holy Spirit, by God through Christ Jesus.
Don’t Quit
Self-discipline is a decision that encourages one to change and to live life to the fullest!
Momma Said
“Do all you can while you can, so that when you no longer can do what you used to do, You would have done all that you can do! That will be all that you could do!”
Jeanette Shirley (Rich) Gordon Still A Rose
In the Spring, drops form as dew nourishing the seeds that spring up anew Petals unfold bringing the rose into view Aromatic sweetness fills the air, the essence of you Summer makes her entrance, and the rose is full bloom blossoming and flourishing as beautiful roses do Germinating, populating, giving life to the entire bush spread life, love, and wisdom just as you did for us Autumn rolls around, and shorter grows the day “Do what you can, while you can” is what you would say Still exuding a radiance that touches the soul Loving God, life and family, the most beautiful rose Though the light has faded and the sun’s gone down we still have your memory to spread around Winter ushers in and the days have turned cold The petals have all fallen, but always remember
She’s Still A Rose By Anchernyce (Rich) Atkins In Loving Memory of Martha “Madear” Rich
The Broken Chain We didn’t know that morning 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 though we cannot see you You are always by 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. - Author unknown
From Your Grandchildren.
C
herished Memories
Reflections Reflections of Life
Martha Vera Rich
was born October 24, 1930, to Earnest and Martha Robinson in Rolling
Fork, Mississippi. Martha accepted Christ at an early age. She was a faithful choir member at Castalia Missionary Baptist Church for over 20 years. She later rededicated her life to Christ and joined Olivet Fellowship The Place of the Outpouring, were she and her sister were members of The Palms choir. Martha worked as a supervisor for Nylon Net for several years. She retired from the Conwood Company in 1995 after many years of service. On January 25, 1947, she married Douglas Rich Sr., to this union six children were born, two of which preceded her in death; Stephanie Joan Rich (1953) and Alongino Rena Rich (1955). Martha cared deeply for her family, and she was known for giving them all very unique nicknames, i.e., “sack of potatoes,” pudding and pie” and “chocolate drop,” to name a few. She enjoyed cooking and celebrating holidays with her family. Duck dressing, turnip greens, spaghetti and sweet tea were some of her specialties. She loved to have a good time, listening to music, dancing, fishing and spending time with friends and family. Martha Vera Rich departed this life on January 18, 2018. Martha was preceded in death by her husband Douglas Rich Sr.; her parents Earnest and Martha Robinson; two sisters, Terida Robinson and Lois Johnson; eight brothers, Leroy Robinson, John Robinson, Earnest Robinson Jr., Andrew Robinson, Bennie Robinson, Harrison (Cottonfield) Robinson, William Henry Robinson and George Robinson. She leaves to cherish her memory three sons; Elbert Rich Sr. (Norma), Douglas Rich Jr. (Cheryl), Donald Rich Sr. (Brenda); one daughter Jeanette Gordon (Emory); one sister Dortha Myers (Roosevelt) and one brother Vernell (Peter) Robinson (Mary). She will also be greatly missed by her 18 grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
The Celebration of Life Friday, January 26, 2018
Celebration 3:00 P.M.
Olivet Fellowship Baptist Church
4450 Knight Arnold Rd. • Memphis, Tennessee 38118
Dr. Eugene Gibson Pastor ~ Officiating
Processional........................................................................................................................Clergy and Family Selection....................................................................................................The Place of the Outpouring Choir Scripture: Old Testament...................................................................................................................Rose Conard New Testament................................................................................................................Curtis Kittrell Prayer....................................................................................................................................Mellean Fondren Selection...........................................................................................................................................Colin Rich
Remarks
(3 minutes, please)
Family....................................................Shirley Stennis Neighbor......................................................Ruby Smith Selection................................................................................................................................Felicia Nathaniel Acknowledgements.........................................................................................................................Norma Rich Resolutions....................................................................................................................................Norma Rich
Obituary Read Silently
Eulogy........................................................................................................................Pastor Eugene L. Gibson Recessional..........................................................................................................................................“Stand”
~The Living Memorial ~
A Tree will be planted in a National Forest as a Living Memorial to Martha Vera Rich. 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.
~Acknowledgements ~ Martha Vera Rich
We, the family of our beloved matriarch, , would like to express our sincere appreciation for all your love and support during our time of loss as we celebrate our mother’s home going. Thank you, everyone, for the many expressions of kindness, support, and love you have shown us during this period of bereavement for our family. It has been a comforting blessing to each of us. Perhaps you sent a lovely card or sat quietly in a chair; Perhaps you spoke the kindest words as any friend would say, Perhaps you were not there at all, just thought of us that day. Whatever you did to console our hearts we thank you so much whatever the part.
~Flower Bearers ~
Ushers The Place of the Outpouring
Aaron Askew
~Honorary Pallbearers ~
Bryan Rich Donald Rich Jr. Landon Norris
~Repast ~
Jerry Moore
~Active Pallbearers ~
Raymond Poole Douglas Melvin Rich DeMoney Rich John Lofton
Olivet Fellowship Baptist Church Fellowship Hall 4450 Knight Arnold Rd. Memphis, Tennessee 38118
~Committal Rites & Interment ~ Monday, January 29, 2018 @ 10:00 A.M. West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery 4000 Forest Hill-Irene Rd. Germantown, Tennessee
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