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1 V? ' ' ife fox Sittex Pauline Mag, 14, 23, 2CC6 Friday, January 27, :30 P.M. MT. CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH 1260 Wrightsboro Road - Augusta, Georgia Vr.Vr.Vr.Vr Xl/" Xl/ \/- Nl/- Reverend Cl^de Hill, Sr. - Pastor, Officiating

2 *ffie Life of Sister Pauline Lewis Mrs. Pauline Burroughs Lewis departed this life on Monday, January 23, hz ife... Born on May 14, 1918, in Jenkins County, Georgia, she was the third child and first daughter to Deacon Charlie and Mrs. Mamie Davis Burroughs. At an early age, she took the place of her mother, caring for her sisters and brothers due to her mother's early death. She attended the public schools of Burke County and left school to fill the shoes of her mother; however, she acquired an abundance of wisdom, walked in integrity and was a true believer of the Word, which she shared with those who came in contact with her. Her life was exemplified and personified by the teachings of her parents and the spiritual upbringing. All those who knew her found friendship, love and favor. She was employed as head of Culinary and Chief Pastry Cook for many years at Fort Gordon. Later, Mrs. Lewis joined the staff a Hilton Hotel, where she retired as head of the Culinary Department and Pastry Expert. She fowinsy,... Mrs. Lewis accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Pine Hill Baptist Church in Burke County, Georgia. After being united in mar riage in 1936, she relocated to Augusta, Georgia and became a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, where she was a faithful member until her illness and subsequently her demise. She served in various organizations such as: The Senior Choir, The Senior Mission, The May Birthmonth Club, Partners for Progress which she was the oldest member; and lastly, Director of the Kitchen Ministry serving in this position faithfully until her illness began to fail her. fffie S- wlbfaed Gawue... She was preceded in death by: her loving husband, Alexander W. Lewis, Jr.; son, Joseph A. Lewis; granddaughter, Delia Hughes. Leaving to mourn her death are: a devoted and loving daughter, Mearian L. Plummer of Augusta, GA; four sisters, Ella M. Wheeler, Sidney Carter, Mary Etta Lewis, Leora B. (Salley) Thomas; brother, Tom Watson (Nancy) Burroughs, all of Augusta, GA; three sisters-in-law, India Brady, Anna Lou Burroughs and Annie Mae Boynton of Daytona Beach, Florida; one brother-in-law, Rufus (Mildred) Lewis of Macon, GA; three granddaughters, Paula Hughes of Columbus, GA, Royelle Plummer of Augusta, GA and Kim (James) Marshall of Atlanta, GA; one grandson, Dejasn (Glenda) Lewis; four great grand daughters, Dejasna and Bianca Lewis and Amber and Ashley Alien; two great grandsons, Dejasn Lewis, Jr. and DeVonte Smith; and a host of nieces,

3 My protector to whose care I have been committed from the moment of my birth. Unite with me in thanking God for having given me a friend, an instructor; an advocate. Thank you, Mother, for the love in which you undertook, and that spiritual guidance which accompanied me through my life; for the joy with which-you felt when I was emerged in the waters of Baptism. Through your praye/s, I cannot count the number of graces and mercies bestowed on... me; and through the many dangers* both spiritual and tem poral from which you preserved me, because of your love > and spiritual connection with Christ Jesus..* \ ;..: ; -,, ;: \ ;5 So as this final chapter comes-to a close; and as you3, ascend in the heavens to that land of peace, love and joy "; to join Dad, Joe, Delia and all other family members, I ; want you to know... My loving angel from heaven you are and I will still call on you but now only afar; fold your wings round me and guard me with your love now softly sing songs to me from heaven above. God awaits you and I love you!!! From Your Daughter Who Will Miss You Greatly,... MEARIAN...

4 Order of Service Processional Selection Choir Scriptures Old Testament - Reverend Archie Waltower New Testament - Minister Sarah Jennings Prayer Reverend Willie Roberts Selection Choir Re/lections Three Minutes, Please Wardman - Deacon Willie Bates As A Friend - Sister Willene Holmes Solo Brother Moses Holmes... Acknowledgements ' Sister Elizabeth S. Jenkins ^""fl Obituary Read Silently Solo Sister Cathy Lewis Words of Comfort Reverend Clyde Hill, Sr. Recessional Interment Mt. Olive Memorial Garden Yr.Yr.Yr.Yf The Repast will be held at Mt. Calvary s Activity Room

5 Come Witfi T he Lord saw you were getting tired and a cure was not to be, so ^eput tfis arms around you and whispered, "Come with me." With tearful eyes we watched your discomfort and saw you fade away, although we loved you dearly, we coutd not make you stay. *A gocden heart stopped beating, a beautijuc smice at rest, (god broke our hearts to prove tfe on(y takes the best. When days are sad and ConeCy, and everything goes wrong, we seem to hear you whisper, "Cheer up andcarry on." Each time we see your picture, you seem to smite and say, "Don't cry, I m in od s keeping we ft meet again... Someday." Sisters & brother

6 NEPHEWS MOUNT CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH: SENIOR CHOIR KITCHEN MINISTRY MAY BIRTHMONTH FELLOWSHIP GROUP PARTNERS FOR PROGRESS MINISTRY The busy world is hushed and the fever of life is over, The evening has come, my work is done. I have received a safe lodging and holy rest, And peace at last... The family acknowledges with grateful appreciation the many acts of kindness shown during the illness and passing of our loved one. May God bless each of you. Formal expressions of gratitude will be acknowledged later. The Family Vr.Vr.Vr.Vr William* Suuuviat 3tame, Jnc Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard - Augusta, Georgia (706) & 2945 Old Tobacco Road - Hephzibah, Georgia (706)