Homegoing Celebration
Blessed In
Blessed Out
February 3, 1935
December 14, 2016
Sis. Bettie Lue Sanders “Let not your heart be troubles: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go to prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.” St. John 14:1-3
Friday, December 23, 2016 Viewing: 9:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. Funeral Service: 10:00 A. M.
Mount Hermon Baptist Church 2153 North Broad Street * New Orleans, LA 70119
Rev. John Jackson, Pastor - Officiating
Obituary – Legacy Bettie Sanders, a spiritual, blessed and devoted woman who loved the Lord, and was a pillar of the community, completed her earthly transition to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at home with loved ones by her side. Born into this life on February 3, 1935, one of eighteen children to the late Morgan, Sr. and Willie Byrd Taylor in Pachuta, Mississippi, where she also attended New Friendship School Session of 1946. On February 19, 1955, she was joined in Holy Matrimony to the love of her life, Mr. Booker T. Sanders, Sr. of Rose Hill, Mississippi. God blessed their union with seven children. Bettie relocated to New Orleans, LA with her husband and resided there for 61 years.
A homemaker and loving mother to her kids, she was awarded a Certificate of Merit for service in the community by the Mayor of New Orleans in 1975. She was also acknowledged by friends and family for her home-made sweet treats. At a young age, Sis. Sanders accepted Christ. She attended Mt. Jordan United Methodist Church in Mississippi. After moving to New Orleans, she fellowshipped with several churches. In 1972, at Macedonia Church of God in Christ, under the leadership of Superintendent Dave Jones, Jr., where she was a faithful member and grew in the Lord. In 1978, at St. Paul Spiritual Church of Christ, under the leadership of Bishop Earl Blackwell, where she ordained as Missionary in 1979. What a blessing to have on her life. At Antioch Spiritual Church, under the leadership of Bishop Oscar Francis, she served on the Missionary Board and was a prayer warrior for anyone who wanted prayer. In 1998, Sis. Bettie was serving the Lord on the Deaconess board, under the leadership of Bishop Darryl S. Brister, where she studied God’s Word and helped to move the church forward. In 2008, to continue her Christian walk, she became a part of the Mount Hermon Baptist Church family, under the leadership of Rev. John Jackson. Her service was shortened due to illness, but that didn’t stop her praise (in Jesus Name). She is preceded in death by her parents, Morgan and Willie Taylor; brothers, Morgan, Jr., George, Willis, Lee Williams, Abraham, John D., Lester N. and Charles G. Taylor; sisters, Lucille Goodman, Eliza J. Bolden, Rosetta Draine, Mattie L. Thigpen and Mary A. Frazier; grandsons, Joe Lee, Jr. and Derrick Doyle and son-in-law, Lionel Anderson. Bettie Lue leaved behind to cherish her memories, 3 sons, Joe Lee, Sr. (Etta), Willie H. Washington, Sr. (Wanda) and Booker T. Sanders, Jr.; 4 daughters, Dorothy F. LeBlanc (Barry), Betty J. Dole (Chris), Virginia Anderson (Edward) and Vera T. Smith (Reginald); 42 grandchildren, 67 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, 3 brothers, Edward Lee (Marval), John Henry (Linda) and James Edward Taylor; one sister, Helen Graham and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. She Was Blessed!
B e t t i e L u e Ta y l o r S a n d e r s February 3, 1935
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Celebration Service P r o c e s s i o n a l … … … … … … … … Pa s t o r & Fa m i ly Opening Hymn ………………………………………………………………………………. Choir Devotional Period …………………………………………………………………….. Deacons Scripture Readings Hymn …………………….. Amazing Grace …………….. Choir & Congregation Prayer Selection ………………………………. God Has Smiled on Me ………………………………….. Choir Reading of Obituary / Acknowledgements & Cards …………………… Sis. Emma Harrison Expressions …………………………………………………………………………. Sis. Antoinette Jackson Solo …………………………………………………………………………………………. Brandon McQuietor Poem …………………………………………………………………………………..………….. Shnika Morgan Reflections ………………………………………………………………………………. Sis. Dorothy LeBlanc Bro. Willie Washington, Sr. Remarks …………………………………………………………………………………. Elder Reginald Smith Acknowledgement of Ministers ……………………………………….. Rev. John Jackson, Pastor Solo ……………………………………………………………………………………… Sis. Alisha Washington Eulogy ……………………………………………………………………………………… Pastor John Jackson Selection ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Choir The Parting View …………………..... Goin’ Up Yonder ………… Heritage Funeral Directors Benediction …………………………………………………………………….. Rev. John Jackson, Pastor Recessional
Psalm 23: The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want.
B e t t i e L u e Ta y l o r S a n d e r s February 3, 1935
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Loving Memories B e t t i e L u e Ta y l o r S a n d e r s February 3, 1935
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B e t t i e L u e Ta y l o r S a n d e r s February 3, 1935
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A Virtuous Woman 10 Who
11 The
can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.
her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.
12 She
will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.
seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. food from afar. maidens.
16 She
15 She
heart of her husband doth safely trust in
14 She
13 She
is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her
riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her
considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. candle goeth not out by night.
19 She
18 She
17 She
perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her
layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
21 She
20 She
is not afraid of the snow
for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. 22 She
maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing
is silk and purple.
23 Her
husband is known in the gates,
when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
24 She
maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
25 Strength
and honour are her
clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
26 She
openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the
law of kindness.
27 She
looketh well to the ways of her
household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
28 Her
children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
29 Many
daughters have done
virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
30 Favour
is
deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
31 Give
her of the fruit of
her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.
Proverbs: 31:10-30
My Dear Mother Ma, you were that and much more, a blessing to us all. You have come to the end of your journey and your soul has been set free. Now you are where there are pearly gates and streets are paved with gold. We will remember the love we shared as a family and truly you will be missed. Love Forever, Children, Grandchildren & Family
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A Mother’s Love
Prayer is the Key…
When you cried… I wiped your tears When you laughed… I laughed with you When you were cold… I put my loving arms around you When you were hungry… I fed you before myself When you were sick… I prayed for healing When you smiled… I smiled back When you were happy… It made me full of joy When you were down… I gave you my all When you asked who would always be there for you… I said, “Me.” In Jesus name we always pray, Your Praying Mother
B e t t i e L u e Ta y l o r S a n d e r s February 3, 1935
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A c t i v e Pa l l b e a r e r s Grandsons
Dennis Jones, Jr. Clarance Doyle, Jr. Thaddeus D. Jones Adam D. Anderson Willie H. Washington, Jr. Shawn LeBlanc Brandon McQuietor
H o n o r a r y Pa l l b e a r e r s Sons
Willie H. Washington, Sr. Barry J. LeBlanc, Sr. Edward Smooth
Booker T. Sanders, Jr. Reginal R. Smith Christopher Oates
Acknowledgements We, the family of the late Bettie Lue Sanders would like to express our heartfelt gratitude, sincere appreciation and thanks for your many acts of love and kindness shown to us during the Homegoing of our Loved One. We are forever grateful for your prayers, cards, phone calls and other support. Please keep us in your prayers. May God bless you all-The Family
Special Thanks to: Heart of Hospice Heritage Funeral Directors Mount Hermon Baptist Church
Interment Arrangements Heritage Funeral Directors 4101 St. Claude Avenue New Orleans, LA 70117
Lake Lawn Cemetery 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. New Orleans, Louisiana 70124
Repast Mt. Hermon Fellowship Hall
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