Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free I’m following the path God has laid you see. I took His hand when I heard him call I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day To laugh, to love, to work, to play. Tasks left undone must stay that way I found that peace at the close of day. If my parting has left a void Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss Oh yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life’s been full, I savored much Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your hearts and peace to thee God wanted me now; He set me free.
Life’s Reflections
“To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven; a time to be born and a time to die; a time to plant and a time to harvest up that which is planted” Ecclesiastes 3:1-2
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onya Renee Butler went to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. She was born in Memphis, Tennessee, on April 28, 1962. Sonya accepted Christ at an early age and was a New Hope Baptist Church member. Sonya graduated from Melrose High School, continued her education at University of Memphis, and finished with a Master’s Degree. After putting in 30 dedicated years, she retired as a Case Manager from the Department of Children’s Services. Sonya could be best described as a down-to-earth person who loved attending church, spending time with family and friends, and watching television. She was preceded in death by her brother, Freddie Butler, Jr. Her loving and devoted memories will be cherished by her sons, Nicholas Howze and Timothy Howze, her sister, Ann Butler, and a host of other relatives, friends, and church members.
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.
Order of Celebration Friday, June 10, 2022 10:00 A.M.
New Hope Baptist Church
2731 Entterprise Avenue • Memphis, Tennessee 38114 Rev. Dr. Hosie Hopkins, Jr., Senior Pastor
Prelude Processional.............................................................................................................................................The Family Musical Selection..................................................................................................................New Hope Praise Team Scripture Reading: Old Testament.....................................................................................................................Deacon Ira Scott New Testament.........................................................................................................Deacon Sylvester White Prayer.................................................................................................................................Deacon Richard Johnson Musical Selection..................................................................................................................New Hope Praise Team
Expressions of Love (Respectfully, Two Minutes Please)
Family & Friends
Resolution.....................................................................................................................................Sis. Kimberly Hall Eulogy..............................................................................................................................Rev. Dr. Hosie Hopkins, Jr. Recessional 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
~ Acknowledgements ~
Graciously, we extend sincere thanks to each of you who have shown your love in so many beautiful ways during the passing of our dear mother Sonya Renee Butler. Your acts of kindness, prayers and concerns has given us strength. It reminds us of how God works through people. May God bless each of you is our prayer. ~The Family
~ Active Pallbearers ~ Nicholas Howze Timothy Howze Douglass Dobbins Carlock Derrick Wells Kevin Webb Jonathan Jefferson
~Committal Rites & Interment~ Friday, June 10, 2022 • 11:30 A.M. Memorial Park Cemetery 5668 Poplar Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38120
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