CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF

Florence Jamerson McCamey

Saturday Morning, August 20, 2016

Eleven O’clock

PROVIDENCE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 2295 BENJAMIN E. MAYS DRIVE, SOUTHWEST

ATLANTA, GEORGIA THE REVEREND DR. DAMON P. WILLIAMS, Pastor

THE REVEREND DR. RICHARD W. WILLS, SR., Eulogist Pastor of Friendship Baptist Church

Obituary

Florence Jamerson McCamey, a native of Macon, Georgia, was born on August 10, 1934. She passed away at the age of 82, August 15, 2016, after declining health and a brief hospitalization.

She was a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, friend, and a school teacher for over 40 years.

Florence was a graduate of Clark College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education, a Master of Arts degree in Learning Disabilities from Atlanta University and Educational Specialist certification in Leadership from Georgia State University.

Along with her teaching experience, she worked as a Merchandiser for American Greetings.

Florence was a long-standing member of Friendship Baptist Church, where she served as a Deaconess, Usher, in the Uplifters Club and the Service Guild. She was an enthusiastic Life member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and 23rd Basileus of Epsilon Zeta chapter. She was a Girl Scout Leader for many years and touched the

lives of many children in various ways. She traveled extensively throughout the United States, Caribbean and all seven continents except the Antarctica.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Reverend & Mrs. A. H. Jamerson, and sister, Josephine Jamerson.

Florence’s survivors include: two sons, Jonathan DeKoven McCamey (Marilyn) of Burien, Washington and Jamerson Dean McCamey of Atlanta, Georgia; goddaughter, Ruby Regina Hall of Atlanta, Georgia; four grandchildren, Victor C. Hall III, Jonathan DeKoven McCamey, Jr., Alexis Victoria McCamey, Jamerson Dean McCamey, Jr.; brother, Angus Jamerson (Doris) of Villa Rica, Georgia; sister, Betsy Quinn of Macon, Georgia; sister-in-law, Linda M. Russell Hill; brother-in-law, Gregory J. Russell; two nieces, Rita Hutchins and Wendy Jamerson; cherished friend, Larry P. Dozier; other nieces, nephews and cousins.

Written by Florence J. McCamey on October 13, 2010 and given to Linda M. Hill

LEADER: Almighty God, Sweet Comforter, we come with praise and thanksgiving on our lips and in our hearts.

PEOPLE: All praise, honor and glory to Your Holy Name, O God.

LEADER: Lord, we come to celebrate one of Your creations named Florence J. McCamey.

PEOPLE: Thank You, Father, for the opportunity to share in the life of this mother, grandmother, sister, friend, teacher and church member.

LEADER: We remember Florence for her tender heart which she expressed by sending birthday, get-well, thinking-of-you and sympathy cards to her church family. She was our Sunshine Committee.

PEOPLE: Thank You, God, for those who are thoughtful and tenderhearted.

LEADER: We remember Florence for her dedication and commitment to the Deaconess Board, the Sunday School, and the Service Guild.

PEOPLE: Thank You, God, for those who are committed to the service of humankind.

LEADER: We remember Florence for her special gift of calling all the members of her Sunday School class early Sunday morning to remind them to come to Sunday School, even

when she was unable to come.

PEOPLE: Thank You, God, for those who are committed and dedicated.

LEADER: We remember Florence for her not so tactful method of expressing her thoughts to those whose behavior displeased her.

PEOPLE: Thank You, God, for those who are not afraid to be candid.

LEADER: Lord, we remember Florence as a dedicated teacher who loved children and spent a major portion of her life teaching and tutoring children.

PEOPLE: Dear God, we thank You for those like Florence who give of themselves to train our children.

LEADER: Holy Father, we ask that You will forever keep us mindful of the contributions others have made to our lives and the lives of others.

ALL: Thank You for the gifts You give us through others. Lord, may we be inspired to more diligently seek to do Your Will as we recall what others have done in Your Name.

Clara Gillis 09/2013

Order of Service

Piano Prelude

Processional and Words from Holy Scripture

Invocation

Hymn “Onward Christian Soldiers”

Reading from the Holy Scripture Old Testament Psalm 90:1-10

New Testament John 14:1-16

Litany Thanksgiving for the Life of Florence J. McCamey Clara Gillis

Solo Yolanda Blackshear

“This Day”

Tributes (Two Minutes Please) Church Deacon Earle Clowney Sorority Pearl Logan School Dr. Viola Blackshear Family Jonathan McCamey & Jamerson McCamey

Solo Ann Pope

Eulogy The Reverend Dr. Richard W. Willis, Sr. Pastor of Friendship Baptist Church

Prayer

Recessional “When We All Get to Heaven”

Honorary Pallbearers Active Pallbearers

Antonio Logan Bert Ashford Bertram Bivens Howard “Chip” Golden Deacons of Friendship Baptist Church Antonio Phillips

Anthony Carter Dexter Parks

Christopher Cruz

Honorary Flower Bearers Active Flower Bearers

Deaconesses of Friendship Baptist Church Uplifters Club of Friendship Baptist Church Service Guild of Friendship Baptist Church

Cry For Me Not

Cry for me no more. For I have entered God’s heavenly door.

It is the place of true rest. I have found peace with my Heavenly Father

And Have entered God’s Heavenly door.

Be good and continue living in the walk. Cry for me not because we will meet again!

Acknowledgements

Jonathan, Jamerson and Rita with the entire family of our beloved mom, auntie, nana and Florence would like to sincerely thank you for all of your warm expressions during our time of bereavement.