The Obituary Rebecca Abrams Nunley was born January 8, 1957. She was the fourth of six children born to Rev. Willie D (deceased) and Berniece Abrams in Detroit, Mi. She was educated by the Detroit Public School System and graduated from Northern High School in 1973. She entered Mercy College, majoring in Mathematics and minoring in English. While attending Mercy College she met Kevin Nunley (deceased) and they eventually married in 1978. Through this blessed union, Rebecca and Kevin had three children, Jewel, Latoya, and Kevin. In the mid 1980’s Rebecca decided that she wanted to teach, and began working with the Detroit Board of Education as a substitute teacher. She eventually was hired as a full time teacher, and in 1996 graduated from U of D Mercy with a Master’s Degree in Mathematics. Rebecca absolutely loved and adored all of “her children” and they felt the same adoration for her. After over 20 years of teaching Rebecca retired in 2010 to focus on her health. Rebecca was a member of Mt. Zion New Covenant Baptist Church. She loved to sing and was a member in the choir. As a young child she loved to go to church with her dad. Rebecca was not ashamed to shout her love for the Lord and was a faithful worshipper. After a courageous battle with cancer, Rebecca went Home to be with the Lord on Monday January 24, 2011. She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters Jewel and Latoya, and one son Kevin; two grandsons Christian Jaylen and Jaden Anthony; her mother Bernice; three sisters Janice, Wanda, and Phyllis, and one brother Willie D Junior; nieces and nephews, Jahaun, Emmett, Taryn, Paris, and Kayla, with a host of many more family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father Rev. Willie D Abrams and her brother Emmett.
THE FAMILY HOUR 10:00am
The Order Of Service Organ Prelude Processional Praise & Worship. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mt. Zion Praise Team Old Testament Scripture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Min. Lisa Williams New Testament Scripture. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Min. Kayjona Fair Prayer of Comfort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Min. Charles L. Middleton, Jr. Musical Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mt. Zion Choir Acknowledgements of Condolences And Obituary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Min. Ingrid Branch
Sis. Lisa Carter Resolution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mt. Zion Worship & Arts Ministry
Musical Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bro. Preston Shanklin. Saxophonist
Remarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Family and Friends (2 minutes please) Solo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sis. Lasona Purdy
Eulogy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bishop Charles L. Middleton, Sr. Pastor Benediction Recessional Organ Postlude
Momma, what a strong woman you were. You raised 3 children, while working on your Masters Degree and maintaining a home. I always looked up to you and hope to be like you. During your time of sickness you made me find a strength I never thought I had. I fought against the sickness with you, prayed with you, laughed with you, cried with you but through it all you still smiled. I love you momma and I will miss you so. This is not goodbye it is see you later. Love you always, Toya and Jaden Dear Mama, I thank God for every second that he gave me with you. You know it was hard for me to see you go through your sickness, but you fought hard and with dignity and grace. We’ve had an up and down relationship through the years and I am grateful that we were able to mend and build a stronger relationship than we’ve ever had. Rest in paradise and I will see you soon. I LOVE YOU, Always Have and Always Will. Forever in our hearts, Jewel and Christian
Rebecca, with your last bit of mobility, I watched you praise Jesus; That showed me your spiritual strength, despite your physical weakness. Some may say you lost the battle with their faces full of strife, but they don’t know the battle was won; 1st place ETERNAL LIFE. This test wasn't easy; by choice or by fate You fought to the finish, and ran a great race. With every trick satan tried, you remained strong Rest peacefully Rebecca, you're finally at home Nicole
Great Aunt, Auntie I love you so much I’m so happy that I spent every day of my life with you when I woke up to the time I went to bed you made me smile when I came home from the hospital you were at mommy house waiting on me to walk in the door, I’m so thankful for that. There will always be a special place in my heart that has your name on it. Till we meet again, Auntie I LOVE YOU!!!!! Trinity
We close our eyes as we wipe our tears. We just keep wishing you were still here. We will hold all the memories deep in our hearts. Through these memories will never part. We close our eyes as we wipe our tears. We just keep wishing this pain would disappear. We didn’t get the chance to say a last good-bye. We just didn’t think you could ever die. We close our eyes as we wipe our tears. All of your love we will always hold near. In our hearts and our minds we will never be alone. When our time comes......We will meet you in heaven! We love you! Paris, Taryn, and Kayla
My sweet daughter Rebecca, I love you so much, You stayed strong till the end, I'll see you when the Good Lord is ready for me. Love Mama
Aunt Rebecca, You lived your life to the fullest and the proof of that is still here. You went hard in everything you did and raised your children to do the same. I still can’t believe you’re gone. The bible says in Romans 8:26, “that we know not what we pray for”. Your death showed me what faith is really about. It’s not about getting GOD to do what we say, but trusting that GOD knows what’s best. Can’t wait to see you again! I love you. Emmett
Becky, I don't know where to start, I just know you taught me so much, most importantly to put God first as you always did. Rest in peace, I'll see you on the other side. Love always, Phyllis
Beck, Even though you’re gone, you’re not. We are so much alike yet so different. You are a true definition of strength. I will always love you. Wanda
To be "absent from the body" is to be "present with the Lord" (2 Cor. 5:8) Janice
I Am Free Please don’t say that I gave up, just say that I gave in. Don’t say I lost the battle, for it was God’s war to lose or win. Please don’t say how good I was, but that I did my best. Just say I tried to do what’s right to give the most I could, not less. Please don’t give me wings or halos. That’s for God to do; I want no more than I deserve, no extras, just my due But if you must do something, than I have one request, Thank God for my soul’s resting, Thank God for I’ve been blessed, Thank God for all who loves me. Praise God who loves me best For you are children of God
Pallbearers Willie D. Abrams
Kevin Paritee Emmett Abrams
Kevin Nunley
Jahaun Abrams
Robert Nunley
Honorary Pallbearers Preston Shanklin
Courtney Minion Joseph Garvin
Christian Nunley
Floyd T Mabins
Michael Luster
Flower Bearers Friends of the Family
Internment Detroit Memorial Park-West 25200 Plymouth Rd. Redford, MI
Final Arrangements Entrusted to James H. Cole Home for Funerals 2624 W. Grand Blvd Detroit, MI 48208
Acknowledgement: The Family of Rebecca Nunley wishes to acknowledge with deep appreciation the many messages, floral tributes, prayers, and many other expressions of kindness and concern evidenced at this time in thought and deed.
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