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“God could not be everywhere, and

therefore he made Mothers”

-Rudyard Kipling

Happy Mother’s Day

The Mothers Day Appeal was conceived by Rev. Herbert E. Palmer in 2004 as a major fund raiser for church improvements. We honor him and thank him for his vision.

May 10, 2020

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God’s Masterpiece ~Herbert Farnham

God took the fragrance of a flower, The majesty of a tree,

The gentleness of morning dew, The calm of a quiet sea

The beauty of the twilight hour, The soul of a starry night,

The laughter of a rippling brook, The grace of a bird in flight

Then God fashioned from these things A creation like no other,

And when his masterpiece was through He called it simply - Mother.

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“I can imagine no heroism greater than motherhood.” Lance Conrad

Honoring the Women Who Nurture Us

IN HONOR OF FROM

Carol Black, Mother Kita, Tiy, Kayla, Zaria, Fana

Carol A. Black, WifeCamille W. Evans, Daughter,

Shawniqua W. Williams, DaughterKita Williams, Daughter-In-Law

Tiy Adams, Daughter-In-Law

Joe Williams, JrHusband and Father

Celebrating my wonderful daughters who are Moms:

Kita Williams and Tiy AdamsCarol Black Williams

Bettie A. Peyton, Aunt Adams and McNeill Families

Marineeta A. Smallwood, Grandmother and Mother

Kayla and Katelyn ButtsKina & Kevin Butts

Grizzell Hargrove Wilmore, Aunt Patricia Gregory Johnson, Esq.

Elaine H. BrownSharon Hawkes Brown

Cindi BrownNicole-Elizabeth Brown Lee

Bertha E. Bell

Stephanie C. Adams, Daughter Marian S. Curry

Eva D. Harris, Mother & Grandmother

The RichardsonsDeborah, Brianna, Jeffrey

Elaine Hayes Brown, MotherSharon Hawkes Brown, WifeBertha E. Bell, GrandmotherNicole E. Brown Lee, Sister

Rev. David W. Brown

Bertha E. Bell, Mother Reese and Elaine Brown

Pearlie Mae Brown, Mother Paul L. Brown

Bertha Elizabeth Brown Bell, MotherElaine H. Brown, Wife

Nicole E. Brown Lee, Daughter

Reese J. Brown, Jr.

Nannette D. Moore, Mother Ezekiel N. Moore, Ezra N. Moore and Frannette D. Rogers

Frannette Moore Rogers, Mother Giovanna and Gavin Frank Rogers

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IN HONOR OF FROM

Marian S. Curry, Mother Stephanie C. Adams

Nannette D. Moore, Wife Frank N. Moore

Portia West, Mother Anthony L. Moore

Kayla Williams, Sister Tiy Adams

Eleanor Young Rogers, Mother Phyllis Daniels

Camay Daniels, Mother Donald Daniels

Mrs. Sarah M. Clayton, Mother-In-LawMs. Ellen Lewis, cousin Robert O. Smith

Jacqueline Hutchinson, DaughterPhyllis Wilkins, NieceCrystal Wilkins, Niece

Carol Waties, Niece

Bernard Waties

Esther Williams-Harris, MotherElizabeth Hopkins, Aunt

Aneita Williams DuglasSaundra Williams Stovall

Gregory Williams

Rosetta Stanley, Mother Linda Stanley-James

Rosetta Stanley, Mother Keith Stanley

Floretta E. McMillon, Mother Billie R. Kent

Peggy Palmer, Wife Rev. Herbert E. Palmer

Grace G. Purnell Rhonda Rolfes, Ph.D.

Claudia Gaskins Manning, Mother Carmen Manning

Esther Williams Harris, MotherAneita Williams Duglas, Sister

Sonja A. Keeve, DaughterRev. Saundra L. Stovall

Tiy Adams Fana Robinson and Zaria Robinson

Valerie Ives, Daughter Francina Warring

“I’ll Always Love My Mama; She Brought Me In This World” - The Intruders

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“Of all the rights of women, the greatest is to be a mother. “ Lin Yutang

IN HONOR OF FROM

Nicole E. Brown-Lee, MotherElaine H. Brown, Grandmother

Barbara Green, Bertha Bell

Gabriel Orion Brown, Mitchell Lee, Jr. Alanna Lee and Xavier Johnson

Jena Chavis WilsonSharnet R. Chavis

Janell W. DixonJazmyn Wilson

Jolley T. Harris, lllJoan Harris Murphy

Dr. Kina Butts, Dorothy Marshall, Thurla Brown, Ella Drummond, Grace Purnell,

Cordelia R.D. Mapp, Natalie Edmonds Gunter, Marineeta Smallwood

Marineeta S. Smallwood, Mother & GrandmotherJeffery T. Savage, Sr.Jeffery T. Savage, Jr.

Andrew Jones-Terrell

Mary Truphena Byrd Brown, Mother Nancy Brown-Carter

Marineeta Smallwood, Grandmother Jeffery Savage, Jr., Kayla Butts and Katelyn Butts

Gloria E. Todd, Mother Kurtis ToddMichele Todd

Mary Towel, Mother Hannah Brima

Regina Rogers, Mother Bruce Rogers

Senora Molock, Aunt Frederica Broomfield

Tamika Wright, Mother Sirone Wright

Lynita Marshall, GranddaughterStruggling Mothers Dorothy L. Marshall

To some of the wonderful mothers of Camphor Memorial. (Birth mothers and surrogates)

Gloria Tolden, Audrey G. Keels, Betty Lockwood,Flower Club, Claudia Gaskins Manning, Darlene Manning Edmonds, Carol Jason,

United Methodist Women

Brenda Cozart Harris

Gloria E. Todd - TeacherCora T. Wells - Teacher Beverly G. Brown

Gwendolyn T. Deas, GrandmotherJessica A. Deas, Mother Eric Benjamin Deas

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“To the world you are a mother, but to your family you are the world.”

IN HONOR OF FROM

Gwendolyn Deas, WifeJessica Almonte-Deas, Dgtr. -In-Law Ronald A. Deas, Sr.

Marilyn Cain, Geneva Cain GordonBrenda Harris, Keita Harris

Lorraine HarrisKeith C. Harris, Sr.

Bettye C. Ricks, Mother E. Bettina Ricks

Elaine Brown, MotherBertha E. Bell, Grandmother

Nicole Brown-Lee, Rev. David Brownand Paul Brown

Tamika J. Diggs, DaughterWendi Vargas, Diane Thompson, Audrey G. Keels,

Jean Myers, Veronica P. WilliamsMin. Sandi Stovall

Shirley A. Diggs

Dr. Kina Smallwood Butts, Wife Kevin Butts

Beverly Butts, MotherMarineeta Smallwood, Mother-In-Law Kevin Butts

Mrs. Beverly G.T. BrownMrs. Ida Robinson

Mrs. Brenda Cozart HarrisMrs. Yvonne Crawford

Mrs. Nedra DuValCheryl Graham

Mrs. Marilyn Delorach

Carolyn A. Richardson

Theresa C. Jetter, Daughter Maria Stiles Carmichael

Bettye A. Peyton, Aunt Tiy Adams

Marineeta S. Smallwood William Smallwood, Jr., HusbandJace, Noah, Great Grandchildren

Diane Black Davenport, Mother Jacqulyn Buffie Davenport

Diane Black Davenport, Grandmother Mekhi Davenport

Dr. Kina Lori Butts, Mother Kayla and Katelyn Butts

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IN HONOR OF FROM

Marie TooksMonique Ladele

Kym Oglesby

Nicole Brown Lee Elaine Brown

Grace Purnell Rhonda Rolfes

Daisy Moore, Mother George M. Moore

Frederica Broomfield Avery M. Canady, Mykeal KG Canady, Grandgtrs; Theresa Broomfield Canady, Dgtr

Grace Euell, Mother Crystal G. Euell

Marie B. Prattis, Mother Dr. Susan M. Prattis, David Prattis

Gerri Walker, Daughter Ethel Hendricks

Jacqueline K. Taylor, Grandmother Tegan Taylor

“No language can express the power and beauty and heroism of a mother’s love.” Edwin Chapin

Remembering the Women Who Nurtured Us FROM IN MEMORY OF

Jacqueline Hutchinson Ruby Jean Hutchinson, MotherClara Hutchinson, Mother-In-Law

Beverly Alleyne Iris Alleyne, Mother

Rhonda Rolfes Marjorie C. Mitchell, Mother

Hazell Hall Jefferson

Ella Hall, MotherRosa Hall, Logan, SisterWillia Hall Coe, Sister

Anna Hall Seward, Sister

Dianne Thompson and Wendi Vargas Gloria Harris Thompson, Mother

Terrell Thompson Gloria Harris Thompson, Grandmother

Jacqueline K. Taylor Inez Knight, Mother

Crystal G. Euell Katherine Euell, Grandmother

Grandchildren, Pamela, Wayne, Christopher, Christina, William, Jenna, James, Jasmine, Jamal Margret Mazell Harris

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“No language can express the power and beauty and heroism of a mother’s love.” Edwin Chapin

Remembering the Women Who Nurtured UsFROM IN ME IN MEMORY OFY OF

Valerie Crawley Langston Mary Louise CrawleyAnna Mae Hopkins, Grandmother

Bettie A. Peyton Helen Peyton, Mother-In-Law

Edyth Adams LawrenceGrace W. Adams, Mother

Wayne Pierce, Sr.Sarah E. Pierce, MotherCharlotte A. Jones, Aunt

Charlotte J. Dennis, Cousin

Elizabeth R. Rivers Marie Ridley, MotherMabel Dawson

William R. Rivers, Jr.Evelyn Rivers, Mother

Alice Rivers, SisterAgnes Barron

Rhonda M. Rolfes, Ph.D. Marjorie C. Mitchell, Mother

Marineeta S. Smallwood

Christine D. Savage, MotherBettie K. Drummond, Grandmother

Etta Wise Drummond, Great GrandmotherAddie Finney-Savage, Grandmother

Sally Kane Smallwood-Mother-In-LawBettylou Byrd Magwell, Alusta Etta Stokes,

Mabel P. I. D. GreenFlorence Coard Parson

Robert O. Smith Annie O. Smith, MotherHenrietta Dorsey, Aunt

James P. Gary Opel Gordon Gary, Mother

Bernard WatiesRuby Jean Waties, Wife

Theodosia Waties, MotherElizabeth S. Innette, Mother-In-Law

Pearlease Browning WyattStanley A. Wyatt

Daisy M. Summers, MotherEdith Washington, Mother

Jessie M. Graves, SisterEvelyn S. Harrison, Sister

Jessie Rose Reid AlvesMelissa Alves, Esq.

Eunice Reid, MotherGrandmother

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“The loveliest masterpiece of the heart of God is the the heart of a mother.”St. Therese of Lisieux

FROM IN MEMORY OFIngrid Moore Barnes Augusta L. Moore

Bertha E. Bell Bertha Ruth Flamer, Mother

Carol Black WilliamsJoe Williams

Elizabeth Swan Black, MotherGrace W. Adams, Mother

Katie G. Williams, Mother

Annette Bottoms-Blount Alberta M. Lawrence, MotherMary E. Blount, Mother-In-Law

Edward C. C. Brown & Renysha

Lessie Pearl Barr, MotherMarion O. C. Hale, Aunt

Ethel M. Brown, GrandmotherBertha Allen, Aunt

Laverne Tate Maynard & Deborah Tate White Dorothy Tate, Mother

Diane Brown Cloud Mae Dell Ragin Brown, Mother

Marian S. Curry Ludee Hill Simpson, Mother

Eva D. Harris and Genevieve Peurifoy,Catherine N. Williams, MotherEsther Laverne McCarthy, Sister

Melvin R. McCully

Rev. Clyde W. Henry, Sr.

Hope F. Henry, WifeDorothy Foreman, Mother-In-Law

Myra Henry, MotherSadie Foreman

Olga Dee Howard

Clyde Henry, Jr and Whitney Henry Hope F. Henry, Mother

Dr. Frank N. Moore Augusta Little Moore, Mother

Nannette Moore Nola Allen, Mother

Kym OglesbyJean Gaskins Rhodes, Godmother

Mary L. Oglesby, GrandmotherJessie M. Graves, Godmother

The Adams Families

Grace Warren Adams, GrandmotherMamie Warren, GrandmotherElizabeth Black, Grandmother

Jean Warren, AuntGloria Adams, Aunt

Edythe A. Lawrence, Aunt

Gloria E. Todd Kurtis Todd and Michele Todd Genevieve W. Davis, Mother and Grandmother

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“A mom’s hug lasts long after she lets go.”

FROM IN MEMORY OFMelvin L. Branch and Deborah Branch Franklin Gillie Bell Branch, Mother

Jacqueline Hutchinson Ruby Jean Waties, MotherClara Hutchinson, Mother-In-Law

Paul L. Brown Lovenia “Babecake” Whitaker, Grandmother

Maria S. Carmichael Mary K. Stiles, Mother

Samuel L. Carmichael Ida M. Carmichael, Mother

Ronald E. Deas, Sr. & Family Elvira Deas, MotherRachael Deas, Grandmother

Ronald & Gwndolyn T. Deas & Family Olive M. Scott-Chavous, Mother

Edward C.T. HaleOlivia D. Hale

Marion O. C. Hale, GrandmotherDoris L. Hale, MotherViola Stewart Smith

Lucille L. Tompkins, GodmotherAlyce T. Bythewood

Ethel M. Brown, Great GrandmotherMary P. Hale, Great Grandmother

Elaine and Reese Brown, Jr. Anita M. Hayes, Mother

Mary Towel & Ngegba Family Dorothy Tate, Friend & Mother

Keith C. Harris, Sr. M. Joyce Harris, Mother

Joan Harris Murphy & Jolley T. Harris, lll Mary Perry Harris, Mother

Mary Jane PerryC. Bessie Harris

Ernestine Redman Mary H. Terrell, Mother

Tiy Adams Edyth A. Lawrence, Aunt

Percy Lee GatesVera Davis Gates

Matilda Gates, MotherPauline Roberts Davis, Mother

Ethel L. Hendricks Fannie B. Lee, MotherAda Mitchell, Mother-In-Law

Frank J. Locker Samantha M. Locker

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“Wherever a beautiful soul has been there is a trail of beautiful memories.”

FROM IN MEMORY OFKathryn S. JasperAlphonso Jasper

Mabel H. Sorrells, MotherLucille Jappa, Mother

Patricia Gregory Johnson, Esq.

Novella Hargrove Gregory, MotherHenrietta M. Dorsey

Annie O. SmithHettie H. Waters

Carol, Barbara, Yvonne, Sybil, Debera Margaret Mazelle Harris, Mother

Claudia Gaskins Manning Louise Williamson Gaskins, MotherElizabeth Hunter Manning, Mother-In-Law

Jean Gaskins Rhodes, Sister

Rev. Herbert E. Palmer Sarah Roberts, Aunt

Howard R. King, Jr., PH.D Justine Hall King, MotherHilda Shepard, Grandmother

George L. Boston Ruth V. Boston, Wife

Cynthia and Wanda WoodWood Funeral Home Geraldine B. Wood, Mother

Billie R. Kent, Floretta McMillon Theola Ragin Waldon, Grandmother and Mother

Rosetta Stanley Mary Emma Bruce, MotherEtta V. Stanley, Mother-In-Law

Jeanne P. Myers & Veronica WilliamsEtta M. Porter, Mother

Albertha P, Smith, SisterLouise P. Frazer, Sister

Dorothy Lumpkin Marshall Josephine Lumpkin, MotherLorraine Lumpkin, Sister

Ruth Harding Harmon& Family

Thelma R. Harding, MotherBertha Royles, Grandmother

Elaine F. Carr Alyce T. Bythewood, GodmotherGeorgette B. Fields, Mother

George M. Moore Daisy Moore, Mother

Francina Warring Patsy B. JonesHattie Hamilton

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“Unable are the loved to die, for love is immortality.” Emily Dickenson

FROM IN MEMORY OF

K. Gilbert TyreePricilla Tyree Williams

Annette Tyree Debisette

Fannie Cobb Franklin, GrandmotherShirley Franklin Tyree, Mother

Sara Francis Tyree Clarke, Grandmother

Frederica Broomfield Gladys Hall, Mother

Janice & Freddie Smith & Family, Joyce Rashid & Family, , John Beecham, lll

Margaret SmithJanie Beecham, Mother

Mary Beecham, Grandmother

Carolyn A. Richardson

Carrie Jane Hampton, GrandmotherEthel Tucker, Aunt

Mildred C. Richardson, MotherPeggy Hampton, Aunt

Catherine W. Hampton, AuntMary Louise Adams, AuntZula M. Hampton, AuntMargrette E. Steed, AuntElla Tomlinson, Friend

Leatha N. SmithDuffie Jackson, MotherCora Clements, Aunt

Neforia SmithShirley Franklin Archer

Stephanie Franklin Suber, Esq. Shirley Franklin Tyree, Aunt

Percell A. RobinsonDaniel, Vincent, & Karen Robinson

Carrie V. Robinson, MotherMyrtle S. Montello, Mother-In-Law

Elaine S. Robinson, Wife and MotherLena J. Thompson

Harold Tompkins

Helen Stanley, Aunt, Anita Tompkins Robinson, Mother

Helen Stanley, GrandmotherDelores Stanley, AuntConnie Stanley, Aunt

Edward C.T. Hale Jessie M. Graves, Godmother

Lily Holloway Cheryl A. Roebuck, Niece

Margaret Alford

Theola Ragin Waldon, AuntBlanche Ragin Savage, Aunt

Margaret Ragin Parnell, AuntMae Dell Ragin Brown, Aunt

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“I’ll Always Love My Mama; She Brought Me In This World” - The Intruders

FROM IN MEMORY OF

Brenda Cozart Harris

Gloria W. PollitHope Foreman Henry

Sandra Parnell SaundersFlorence Cozart

“Nana” Margaret JacksonMargaret Miller

Shirley A. DiggsTamika Diggs

Isabella Seth, MotherClara Pratt, Aunt

Georganna Moore, GrandmotherCharlotte Hicks, Aunt

Hermione Moore, Teacher, Gloria Thompson

Janet L. Chaffin

Ruby Sanders Chaffin, MotherRuth Sanders Hill, Aunt

Eddie Sanders Whatley, AuntLuvenia Sanders Wilkes, Aunt

Clyde Sanders Butler, AuntThelma W. Martin, Cousin

Senora MolockNorris A. Molock

Rosemary Buggs, SisterClara Bell Moore, Mother

Grace Molock, Mother-In-LawGladys Hall, Lilly Bell Wright

Jennie T. Edmonds, Agnes LindseyLillian McCord, Cornelia Coleman

Angie Wright, Linda DavenportEsther Moore

Bettye C. Ricks Mamie Taylor-Collins, Mother

Ronald Saleem Williams Nardarah Williams, Mother

Rhonda GarwoodVenus C. Bostic, Grandmother

Leona Robinson, MotherThelma B. Massey, Aunt

Wayne Parnell, Carolyn Sandford, Ronald Parnell, Debra Goode, Tamara Goode, Mureen Wagner

Margaret Ragin Parnell, Mother and Grandmother

Beverly G. Brown

Mae O. Howard, MotherDelores Hines, Ella P Tomlinson, Carrie GravesGloria G. Gaither Coles, Mary Louise Hudson,

Helen Simmons, Margrette Steed

Stanley Wilkins Dorothy W. Wilkins, Mother

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Memories

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The Board of Trustees

Edward C.T. Hale, ChairmanBernard Waties, Co-Chairperson

Eva D. Harris, TreasurerJeanne P. Myers, Secretary

Samuel L. CarmichaelStanley Wilkins

HONORARY TRUSTEES

Bertha E. Bell ~ will be 100 years old on 12/13/2020

Charles L. Keels ~ Deceased

George L. Boston William R. Rivers, Jr.

Deceased ~Reese J. Brown, lll, Former Chaplain

The Board of Trustees thanks you for your continued support. Edward C.T. Hale, Chairman

16“If evolution really works, how come mothers only have two hands?” Milton Berle