A Celebration of Rising Joy! November 8, 2014, 11:00 A.M. New Pilgrim Baptist Church 708 Goldwire Place SW Birmingham, AL 35211 Reverend Dr. James H. Brooks, Officiating
The Lord s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil. For thy is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. OBITUARY Fannie Lee Manns was lovingly known as Monk. One of her favorite quotes she ll always want us to remember is If you do your best GOD will do the rest. Sister Manns was born in Lowndes County, AL on March 3,1920 to the late Steve and Rosa Lee. She was one of six children. She was one of the strongest women you would have ever known. Devoted to GOD and her family with love and endearment. Demonstrating many attributes of a wife and mother always putting her family first, giving unconditional love, patience and support. She confessed to Christ at an early age and united in fellowship at Philip Grove Baptist Church. She later moved to Birmingham, AL where she continued her spiritual guidance at New Pilgrim Baptist Church where she was a faithful member. On November 20, 1940, in Selma, AL Sister Manns married her lifelong partner of sixty-two (62) years, Mr. I.B. Manns, Sr. Together, they provided for their five children. She was preceded in death by; her son, Ira B. Manns, Jr., husband I. B. Manns Sr., sisters Rebecca Lee, Mary Lee, Laura Lee Manns, Carrie L. DeYampert, and one brother Robert Lee. God gave her eternal comfort and rest on Wednesday, October 29, 2014. A mother s love of God and devotion will forever be in the hearts of her family: One son, Cleophus Manns of Birmingham, AL, three daughters: Earline Manns, Rosa Lee Manns of Birmingham, AL, and Edith Manns-Yarbrough of Covington, GA; a daughter-in-law, Anne H. Manns of Talladega, AL; five grandchildren: Monica Yarbrough-O Neal (Darnell Sr.), Mandrell Manns (Mimi), Kwaja Yarbrough- Darby (Antwon), Cleshauna Manns-Hicks (Michael); Amber Manns-Williams (Rowane), nine great grandchildren, sister -in-laws Mary Manns of Cleveland, OH, Georgia Lee-Manns of Buffalo NY and Bernice Manns of Birmingham, AL and a host of devoted nieces, nephews, cousins, and family friends. Precious memories will always live in the heart of her family and friends.
ORDER OF SERVICE Organ Prelude Processional Music Selection......New Pilgrim Music Ministry Precious Lord The Holy Scriptures Old Testament...Psalm 90:1-12...Rev. Lamar D. Johnson Associate Pastor of Youth and Family Life, New Pilgrim New Testament...John 14:1-13...Rev. Jerry C. Cunningham Associate Pastor of Worship and Pastoral Care, New Pilgrim Prayer... Minister Selection.... New Pilgrim Music Minstry Silent Reading of the Obituary Eulogy.... Rev. Dr. James H. Brooks Senior Pastor, New Pilgrim Musical Selection.....Don t Cry For Me CeCe Winans Recessional... New Pilgrim Music Minstry Let the Church Say Amen
MY POEM FROM HEAVEN When tomorrow starts without me, And I m not here to see, If the sun should rise and find your eyes, filled with tears for me. I wish so much you wouldn t cry, The way you did today, While thinking of the many things, We didn t get to say. I know how much you love me, As much as I love you. And each time you think of me, I know you ll miss me too. When tomorrow starts without me, Don t think we re far apart, For every time you think of me, I m right here in your heart
Farewell, Dear Mother Somewhere in our heart beneath all our grief and pain, Is a smile we still wear at the sound of your dear name. The precious word is MOTHER, she was the world to us you see, But now our heart is breaking cause she s no longer here with us. God chose her for His angel to watch over us from above, To guide us and advise we and know that we re still loved. The day she had to leave me when her life on earth was through, God had better plans for her, for this, we surely knew. When we think of her kind heart and all those loving years, Our memories surround us and we can t hold back the tears. She truly was our best friend, someone we could confide in, She always had a tender touch and a warm and gentle grin. We want to thank you Mother for teaching us so well, And though the time has come that we must bid you this farewell. We ll remember all you ve taught us and make you proud you ll see. Thank you our Dear Mother for all the love you showed us. Although you ve left this earth and now you ve taken flight, We know that you are here with us each morning, noon and night. ~We Will Always Love You Mama and You Will Forever Live In Our Hearts From Your Loving Children - Sister, Cle, Mae, and Doll If Roses Grow in Heaven If roses grow in Heaven, Lord Then pick a bunch for us. Place them in our Grandmother s arms and tell her they re from us. Tell her that we love and miss her, and when she turns to smile, Place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for a while. Because remembering her is easy, we do it every day. But there is an ache within our hearts that will never go away ~In Loving Memory of Our Grandmother From Your Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren
A MOTHER S MESSAGE FROM HEAVEN I see you my darlings, all the time, I know everything you do Would you believe, my dearest children I m even closer now, to you! I can see inside your minds, Indeed, inside your hearts I even know you better now, Than I did before, sweethearts. I ve always loved you you know that, But maybe now I love you more, I love the adults that you ve become, Just as I love the child before. I know how much you miss me, Well, I surely miss you too. I miss our talking and our laughing And all we used to do Whether you are six or sixty, You ll always be my precious child You re the babies that I carried And the adults that helped me smile. What you need to understand, Though death has taken me away Is that I ve not left you, my darlings I am still with you today. My family, I could never leave you; God, of course, would not want that. Physically, we are apart, But our hearts are still attached. I love you all the time, You cannot get away from me. That s the way a Mother is Right until eternity. Everyday I m with you I see you from above, And I want for you to know How very much you re dearly loved, From Your Mother, Fannie Lee Manns
A LIFE FULLY LIVED A LEGACY TO LIVE FOREVER
ACTIVE PALLBEARERS Family and Friends FLOWER BEARERS Ushers INTERMENT Elmwood Cemetery FAMILY REPAST The New Pilgrim Pavilion New Pilgrim Baptist Church ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The family of Sister Fannie Lee Manns acknowledges with deep appreciation your prayers, telephone calls, and other expressions of kindness during this time of bereavement. The Manns family asks for your continued prayers. You have brought much comfort to our hearts, and we will always remember your words of love and encouragement. The Manns Family PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ENTRUSTED TO 301 Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr., Birmingham, AL 35211 Tel: (205) 252-2103 - Fax: 205-252-4932 Email: info@davenportharris.com Website: http://davenportharris.com