Order of Service
Reverend Dr. Bernadette Glover, Officiating Music Prelude................................................................... Sister Johnetta Bush, Organist Processional................................... “Peace Be Still” – Sister Jacquelyn Graham, Soloist Prayer....................................................................................... Reverend Joseph Andrews Hymn #96....................................................................................“The Old Rugged Cross” Scripture Reading, Old Testament....................................................... Mr. Jason Boggs Isaiah 40:28-31, Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Scripture Reading, New Testament................................................. Mr. Stewart Layton John 14:1-3, 6, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am”. Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me”. Scripture Reading, New Testament...................................................... Mr. Jason Boggs Hebrews 12:1b-2, “And let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Musical Selection..........................................................................“You Are So Beautiful” (Dedicated by Marjory to her children) Remarks & Tributes............................................................ Reverend Ronald Bascombe
Life Reflections............................................................................ Mrs. Lisa Boggs-Layton Musical Selection................ “His Eye Is On The Sparrow” - Sister Jacquelyn Graham Message of Comfort..................................................... Reverend Dr. Bernadette Glover Recessional................................................................................................... “I’ll Fly Away”
Life Reflections Marjory Frances Smith Chavies, daughter of the late George Grigsby Smith and Margaret Ella (Robinson), entered into eternal life with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 7, 2019. Marjory, affectionately known as “Margie” by friends and family, was born on July 24, 1920 and was a lifelong resident of Montclair, New Jersey. The third of four children, Margie was predeceased by her brother, Herman Smith, and sister, Dorothy Tascoe. A member of the Montclair High School graduating class of 1938, Margie developed fast friendships while excelling in athletics and participating in a variety of sports during her formative years, most notably as part of the Washington Street YMCA’s women’s basketball team. Margie married her high school sweetheart, Isaac “Ike” Chavies, on June 12, 1943 while Ike served overseas as a Technical Sergeant in the U.S. Armed Forces. Not one to sit idle, Margie supported the war effort working in the Munitions Division at Picatinny Arsenal, located in Morris County, New Jersey. Margie and Ike’s union resulted in the birth of four children: Glenna, Michael, Leslie and Brian. She took naturally to motherhood and was a devoted and supportive mother. Passing along her love of learning and athletics to her children, she avidly encouraged and followed each of their endeavors, attending as many cheerleading events, football games, basketball games and swim meets as possible, all the while making sure that all homework was completed in a timely fashion. As anyone who knew her would attest, she loved her children and reveled in their accomplishments. During the 1970’s, Margie took a job with NJ Bell Telephone Company in Montclair as an installation coordinator. She loved her job and remained a valued employee there for 16 years. In the 1980s, Margie moved from her Forest Street home, the place of her birth, and started a new chapter in life at the recently opened South End Gardens Senior Building, also in Montclair. She quickly immersed herself in the community, serving as an early president of the tenant’s association while cementing enduring friendships. She loved the Lord and was a lifelong member of the St. Paul Baptist Church, participating in weekly Bible Study held in the South End Gardens community room and receiving Holy Communion up until the time of her passing. Margie departs leaving with fond memories and heavy hearts: her sister, Annie Bee Smith; four children: Glenna Boggs of West Orange, Michael Chavies of Miami, Florida, Leslie Chavies of Cliffwood, New Jersey and Brian Chavies of Jersey City; her beloved son-in-law, Otis Boggs, and daughter-in-law, Pamela Chavies; three grandchildren: Lisa Boggs-Layton (Stewart), Jason Boggs (Sharda) and Chance Chavies; two greatgrandchildren, Torry Boggs and Kyndall Boggs. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many other relatives and friends. The family would like to extend its sincere thanks to the Emergency Room and MICU staff of the Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center for their thoughtful and compassionate care during our mother’s final days.
Spring
By Marjory Smith (Ms. Beverstock’s 3rd Grade Class – Rand School) When spring arrived this morning, she was dressed in green and brown. She brought with her a warning, the snow was coming down. The second day Miss Spring was here, no warning did she bring. The sky was not the least bit clear, nor did the birdies sing.
Interment Rosedale Cemetery 408 Orange Road, Montclair, NJ 07042
Immediately following the interment, family and friends are invited to return to the church for a repast and fellowship in Billups Hall.
In Appreciation
The family of Marjory Chavies wishes to acknowledge with deep appreciation the comforting messages, prayers and many other expressions of kindness and concerns in both thoughts and deeds. May God continue to bless you all. Program Design & Printing Entrusted To: MLD Communications (973) 783-6198