Mrs. Edith Willis

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SUNRISE : FEBRUARY 23, 1933 - SUNSET: J ULY 9, 2020

Saturday, July 18, 2020 11:00 am

Sunset Hill Cemetery

1100 North Oak Street, Valdosta, GA 31601 Pastor Joe Troupe, Officiating

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Edith Rosetta Willis was born February 23, 1933 in Brooks County, Georgia to the late Lydia Greene Jenkins and Preston Jenkins, Sr.

She accepted Christ at an early and became a member of Morning Star Baptist Church in Quitman, GA. In 1957, she moved to Valdosta, GA and joined Day Spring Baptist Church where she served on the Usher Board until her health began to decline.

On September 28, 1954, Edith was united in holy matrimony to Sam Lee Joseph and to this union four beautiful children were born. Later in life, Edith married Bunnie Willis, Jr. and to this union three children were born.

Edith was preceded in death by her parents, Lydia Greene Jenkins and Preston Jenkins, Sr.; one son, Anthony Denson; two brothers, Pete Jenkins and Edward Jenkins; one grandson, Deonte Pritchett.

On Thursday, July 9, 2020, Edith departed her journey on Earth at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Edith leaves to cherish her memories eight children, Patricia Pritchett (John) of Quitman, GA, Shirley Joseph of Madison, FL, Brenda (Al)Thomas of Mobile AL, Larry Joseph (Easter) of Madison, FL, Marjorie Copeland (L.C.) of Valdosta, GA, Deborah Freddie (Jeffery) of Jacksonville, NC, Bunnie Willis, III (Michell) of Durham, NC and Joe Nathan Willis (Chasity) of Dublin, GA; twenty five grandchildren; twenty three great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; one brother, Preston Jenkins (Mae) of Charlotte, NC; one sister-in-law, Jean Jenkins of Danville, VA; two nephews, Wesley Jenkins (Faye) and George Jenkins (Deborah) both of Valdosta, GA; her extended family, Henry Dennis Wetherington, Dr. Robert Tucker (Bert) and Sherry; very special close friend and neighbor, Judy Jarvis; also a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A special thanks to Hospice of South Georgia and South Georgia Medical Center Nurses.

ORDER OF SERVICE

Processional

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Final Farewell

Musical Selection................................................ “I Pray We All Be Ready”- Chicago Mass Choir Invocation.....................................................................................................Rev. Allen M. Lane, Jr. Scripture Reading: Old Testament...............................................................................Minister Dwayne Fleming New Testament.............................................................................Minister Dwayne Fleming Musical Selection.............................................................................“Hold On” - The Walls Group Reflections: As A Church Member............................................................................Dea. Reuben Jenkins Acknowledgements..............................................................................Stevens Funeral Home Staff Solo..............................................................................................................................Faye Jenkins Words of Comfort.................................................................................................Pastor Joe Troupe Acknowledgement of Flowers.............................................................Stevens Funeral Home Staff Recessional

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Perhaps you sent a lovely card Or sat quietly in a chair; Perhaps you sent a floral spray, If so, we saw it there.

Perhaps you spoke the kindest words As any friend could say; Perhaps you were not there at all Just thought of us that day.

Whatever you have done, To console our hearts, We thank you so much, Whatever the part.

-The Family

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When I must leave you For a little whilePlease do not grieve And shed wild tears And hug your sorrow to you Through the years, But start out bravely With a gallant smile; And for my sake And for my name Live on and do All things the same, Feed not your lonliness On empty days, But fill each waking hour In useful ways, Reach out your hand In comfort and in cheer And I in turn will comfort you And hold you near; And never, never Be afraid to die For I am waiting for you in the sky!

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