SATURDAY, MARCH 17TH, 2012

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1 IN MEMORY OF

2 IN MEMORY O F SUNRISE: May 24th, 1956 SUNSET: March 9rh, 2012 Service Held At BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH Meeting Street, Nassau, Bahamas SATURDAY, MARCH 17TH, 2012 AT 10:00 A.M. Officiating: Reverend Tunorhy Stewart Organist Aaron Neely Interment: Memorial Gardens & Mausoleum ]. E K. Drive, Nasaau, Bahamas

Notes from Ditznne's ]ournah Keep a positive outlook about your world and all that is in it. Enjoy simple pleasures. Notice the beaury in ordinary things. Focus on the good in your life.

.. Husband: Glen Holden; Daughter: Tafadzwa Holden; Mother-in-law: Marjorie Holden; Sisters: Betty von Hamm, Carolyn Hepple, Raquel Swann; Brothers: Kevin Knowles, Glen Knowles; Sisters-in-law: Carol

, James Hepple, Enzo Swann; Aunt: Dorcas Frierson; Uncle: Benjamin Brown; Nieces: Tamika Cartwright, Brittany Hepple, Gleruque Knowles, Sasha Knowles, Ann-Catherine Pattie, Marie Vander Werp,

3 Notes from Ditznne's ]ournah Keep a positive outlook about your world and all that is in it. Enjoy simple pleasures. Notice the beaury in ordinary things. Focus on the good in your life. ~~~---"~--~~~ Cherished memories will forever linger in the hearts of her... Husband: Glen Holden; Daughter: Tafadzwa Holden; Mother-in-law: Marjorie Holden; Sisters: Betty von Hamm, Carolyn Hepple, Raquel Swann; Brothers: Kevin Knowles, Glen Knowles; Sisters-in-law: Carol Halpin, Heather Holden, Annje Holden, Angelique Knowles; Brothers-in-law: Craig Holden, Mark Holden, Thomas Halpin Sr., James Hepple, Enzo Swann; Aunt: Dorcas Frierson; Uncle: Benjamin Brown; Nieces: Tamika Cartwright, Brittany Hepple, Gleruque Knowles, Sasha Knowles, Ann-Catherine Pattie, Marie Vander Werp, Elizabeth Messenger, Amy Holden; Nephews: Cameron Hepple, Nicholas von Hamm, Juwan Swann, Ethan Swann, Glen Knowles Jr., Tavane Knowles, Ka'shon Knowles, Thomas Halpin Jr., John Halpin, Benjamin Holden, Maxwell Holden Other family members: Ruby Brown, Brandon Cartwright, Amadeo Cartwright, Mateo Cartwright, Heather Halpin, Kate Gingery, Thomas Halpin ill, the Knowles family, the Gray family and ocher friends and family too numerous co mention. She will also be remembered by the farulcy and scudencs of The College of The Bahamas, notably the School of Nursing & Allied Health.

FUNERAL SERVICE FOR w~~~~~~ ORDER OF SERVICE OFFICIATING..................... Minister PRELUDE..."Scand" (Donnie Mcclurkin) ENTRANCE OF IMMEDIATE FAMILY & FINAL VIEWING OPENING REMARKS... Rev.

God will cake care of you, through every day, o'er all the way; he will take care of you, God will cake care of you.

All you may need he will provide, God will rake care of you; nothing you ask will be denied, God will take care of you.

4 FUNERAL SERVICE FOR w~~~~~~ ORDER OF SERVICE OFFICIATING Minister PRELUDE..."Scand" (Donnie Mcclurkin) ENTRANCE OF IMMEDIATE FAMILY & FINAL VIEWING OPENING REMARKS... Rev. Timothy Stewart CONGREGATION HYMN..."God Will Take Care OfYou" Be noc dismayed whace' er betide, God will take care of you; beneath his wings of love abide, God will take care of you. God will cake care of you, through every day, o'er all the way; he will take care of you, God will cake care of you. Through days of roil when heart doth fail, God will cake care of you; when dangers fierce your path assail, God will cake care of you. All you may need he will provide, God will rake care of you; nothing you ask will be denied, God will take care of you. No matter what may be the test, God will take care of you; lean, weary one, upon his breast, God will take care of you. INVOCATION... Minister PRAYER RESPONSE... "Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus" Tis so sweet co crust in Jesus, Just to cake Him at this word; Just to rest upon His promise; Just to know, "Thus saith the Lord" 0 how sweet co cruse in Jesus, Jusc co crust his cleansing blood; Jusc in simple faich co plunge me 'Neath the healing, cleansing flood. Yes, 'tis sweet to crust in Jesus Just &om sin and self co cease; Jusc from Jesus simply taking Life and resc, and joy and peace I'm so glad I've learned co trust Him Precious Jesus, Saviour, Friend; And I know that Thou art with me, Wilt be with me to the end. Jesus, Jesus how l cruse Him! How I've proved Him o'er and o'er! Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus! 0 for grace co crust Him more. d~itestament READING... Ecclesiastes 3: Brittany Hepple {niece) fw HER... Glen Holden (husband)

NEW TESTAMENT READING... 1Cor15:50-58... Mark Holden (brother-in-law) TRIBUTE TO MY MOTHER...... Tafadzwa Holden (daughter} CONGREGATION HYMN.

That will be a glad reunion day. Gkul day, a wondeiful day, Gkul day, a gloriaus day There with all the holy angels and loved ones to stay, That will be a gkul reunion day.

That will be a glad reunion day. When we live a million years in that wonderful place, Basking in the love ofjesus, beholding His face. It will seem but just a moment of praising His grace.

5 NEW TESTAMENT READING... 1Cor15: Mark Holden (brother-in-law) TRIBUTE TO MY MOTHER Tafadzwa Holden (daughter} CONGREGATION HYMN... "Glad Reunion Day' There will be a happy meeting in heaven I know, When we see the many loved ones we've known here below, Gather on the blessed hill-tops with hearts all aglow. That will be a glad reunion day. Gkul day, a wondeiful day, Gkul day, a gloriaus day There with all the holy angels and loved ones to stay, That will be a gkul reunion day. There within the holy city we'll sing and rejoice, Praising Christ the blessed Saviour with heart and with voice Tell him how we came to love Him and make Him our choice. That will be a glad reunion day. When we live a million years in that wonderful place, Basking in the love ofjesus, beholding His face. It will seem but just a moment of praising His grace. That will be a glad reunion day. SERMON... Rev. Timothy Stewart PRAYER FOR THE FAMILY... Minister RECESSIONAL HYMN "It's Alright Now'' There was a rime I travelled a lonely sinful road, Beneath a heavy burden bending low Bue now all things are different, for Jesus cook my load, It's alright now, I'm His I know. It's alright now for I am in my Saviour's care It's alright now my Saviour hears and answers prayer He'll walk beside me 'Till I climb the heavenly stair And everything i.s alright now. A down a lonely pathway without a friend co guide I walked in sin and sorrow all alone 'Till Jesus came and found me and drew me co His side It's alright now for I'm His own. No more in sin I wander no more in darkness roam The Lord has placed my feec on higher ground Each day new heights I'm gaining my soul is nearing Home It's alright now, I'm heaven bound.

FUNERAL SERVICE FOR w~utma~~~ GRAVESIDE SERVICE LAKEVIEW MEMORIAL GARDENS & MAUSOLEUM JFK Drive, Nassau, Bahamas HYMN.

Headed for that jubilee, yonder in the skies. Oh what singi.ng, Oh, what shouting. On that happy morning when we all shall rise; Oh what glory, Hallelujah!

Seems that now I almost see all the sainted dead, Rising for that jubilee, that is just ahead; In che twinkling of an eye, changed with them to be, All the living saints to Ay to that jubilee.

6 FUNERAL SERVICE FOR w~utma~~~ GRAVESIDE SERVICE LAKEVIEW MEMORIAL GARDENS & MAUSOLEUM JFK Drive, Nassau, Bahamas HYMN "H eaven' s J u bil ee " Some glad morning we shall see Jesus in the air, Coming after you and me, Joy is ours co share: What rejoicing there will be when the saints shall rise, Headed for that jubilee, yonder in the skies. Oh what singi.ng, Oh, what shouting. On that happy morning when we all shall rise; Oh what glory, Hallelujah! When we meet our blessed Saviour in the skies. Seems that now I almost see all the sainted dead, Rising for that jubilee, that is just ahead; In che twinkling of an eye, changed with them to be, All the living saints to Ay to that jubilee. When with all the heav'nly host we begin to sing, Singing in che Holy Ghost, how the heav'ns will ring; Millions there will join the song, with them we shall be Praising Christ thru ages long, heaven's jubilee.. PRAYER Minister H N "The Eastern Gate" I will meet you in the morning Just inside the Eastern Gate; There be ready, fafrhful pilgrim, Lese with you it be coo late. I will meet you, I will meet you Just inside the Eastern Gate over there; I will meet y ou, I will meet you I will meet you in the morning over there. If you hasten off to glory, Linger near the Eastern Gate; For I'm coming in the morning, So you'll not have long to wait. Keep your lamps all trimmed and burning For che Bridegroom watch and wait, He'll be with us at the meeting, Just inside the Eastern Gate.

0, the joy of chat glad meeting, With the saints who for us wait! What a Blessed happy meeting, Just inside the Eastern Gate. COMMITTAL............... Rev. Timothy Stewart HYMN.

When I leave all trouble and care, I will say good morning up there; I will have great gladness unto/,d, When I get to that city of gou.

Won't you go chere with me To the home of the free, Would you see heaven's beauty unfold? If you will come along, We will sing heaven's song, When we get to that city of gold. BENEDICT ION... Rev.

7 0, the joy of chat glad meeting, With the saints who for us wait! What a Blessed happy meeting, Just inside the Eastern Gate. COMMITTAL Rev. Timothy Stewart HYMN "City Of Gold" There's a city of light Where there cometh no night, 'Tis a city of beauty untold; All my treasures are chere And its beauty I'll share When I gee co chat city of gold. When I leave all trouble and care, I will say good morning up there; I will have great gladness unto/,d, When I get to that city of gou. There's no sorrow up there ln chat city so fair And no sickness can enter I'm cold; Shadows all will have Rown, I will meet friends I've known, When we gee to that city of gold. Won't you go chere with me To the home of the free, Would you see heaven's beauty unfold? If you will come along, We will sing heaven's song, When we get to that city of gold. BENEDICT ION... Rev. Timothy Stewart HYMN "Great Is Thy Faithfulness" Great is thy faithfulness, 0 God my Father There is no shadow of turning with Thee; Thou changest not, Thy compassions they fail not, As Thou hast been Thou for ever wile be. Great is Thy Faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; All I have needed Thy hand hath provided, Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me! I Summer and winter and spring-time and harvest, Sun, moon and scars in their courses above, Join with all nature in manifold witness To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love. Pardon fo r sin and a peace that endureth, Thine own dear presence ro cheer and ro guide; Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!

$Glen Knowles Benjamin Brown Enzo i\\.$ Bruce Pacc:r~n The family would like to c:xcend their hcanfclt thanks to all of those who have upported them

12 Glen Knowles Benjamin Brown Enzo i\\."af\ n Cameron Hepple icholas \'OO Hamm Brandon Cartwrighl Craig Holden Mark Holden Finton Sheehan Mike Kellr Bruce Pacc:r~n The family would like to c:xcend their hcanfclt thanks to all of those who have upported them during their time of bereavement. The outpouring of love and support that you have shown d uring this time of sorrow has uplifted us and helped to comfort us. THE FAMILY BETHEL BROTHERS., 0 " ~

School ofnursing &Allied Health Professors 2 p.m. 15th March,2012 Lecture Hall

The College ofthe Bahamas School ofnursing &Allied Health Professors 2 p.m. 15th March,2012 Lecture Hall The life of Mrs. Diane J. Holden, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions