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---- In Memoriam In Memoriam In Memoriam In Memoriam ---- May we take this opportunity to express sincere and deep appreciation for allowing us to serve you during this most difficult period. It is our constant aim to afford to the people of this community a service completed in all details and faultlessly executed with sympathy and understanding.

---- Pallbearers Pallbearers Pallbearers Pallbearers ---- Relatives and Friends

---- Flower Bearers Flower Bearers Flower Bearers Flower Bearers ---- Relatives and Friends

---- Acknowledgments Acknowledgments Acknowledgments Acknowledgments ---- Perhaps you sent a lovely card or sat quietly in a chair.

Perhaps you sent a floral piece; if so, we saw it there.

Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, that any friend could say.

Perhaps you were not there at all— just thought of us that day.

Whatever you did to console our hearts, we thank you so much whatever the part.

Special thanks to Bell Missionary Baptist Church Kitchen Committee and White Street Missionary Baptist Church. The Family

HOMEGOING SERVICE FOR A LOVING MOTHER

December 2, 1950December 2, 1950December 2, 1950December 2, 1950————January 16, 2010January 16, 2010January 16, 2010January 16, 2010

SERVICE HELD

THURSDAY,

January 21, 2010January 21, 2010January 21, 2010January 21, 2010 2:00 P.M.

Bell BaptistBell BaptistBell BaptistBell Baptist MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

348 Foster Street Auburn, Alabama 36832

PASTOR MARK X. LEE OFFICIATING

We always took for granted, what we thought we'd never lose.

Because we never thought it would happen, until we heard the dreaded news.

They say you were chosen for His garden, His preciously hand picked bouquet.

"God really needed her, that's why she couldn't stay." Saying goodbye is never easy, it's the hardest thing to do. But what hurts us even more

is not the chance to say it to you. So today, Jesus, as you are listening

in your home above; Would you go and find our Mom,

And give her all our love! We Love You, Momma!

---- Goodbye Goodbye Goodbye Goodbye ----

To the one who bears the sweetest name, and adds luster to the same,

Long life to her,

for there's no other, who takes the place of our dear mother.

We just want to let you know You meant the world to us Only a heart as dear as yours Would give so unselfishly.

The many things you've done All the times that you were there Help us to know deep down inside

How much you really cared.

Even though we might not have said, we appreciate you, for all you’ve done we’re richly blessed for having a Mother like you.

Forever In Our Hearts!

---- Our Dear Mother Our Dear Mother Our Dear Mother Our Dear Mother ----

---- May I Go? May I Go? May I Go? May I Go? ----

May I go now? Do you think the time is right? May I say goodbye to pain-filled days, and long sleepless nights? I’ve lived my life and done my best, an example I tried to be. So, can I take that step beyond and set my spirit free? I didn’t want to go at first, I fought with all my might, But something seemed to draw me to a warm and loving light. I want to go, I really do. It’s difficult to stay, But I tried as best I could to live just one more day. To give you time to care for me and share your love and fears, I know you’re sad and are afraid because I see your tears. I’ll not be far, I promise that, and hope you’ll always know, That my spirit will be close to you wherever you may go. Thank you for loving me, you know I love you, too, That’s why it’s hard to say goodbye and end this life with you. So kiss me now, just one more time and let me hear you say, Because you care so much for me, You’ll let me go today.

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BBBB etty Ann Thorntonetty Ann Thorntonetty Ann Thorntonetty Ann Thornton----HillHillHillHill, was welcomed into this world on December 2, 1950 by the late Billy Thornton, Sr. and Sadie Holstick

Dowdell in Tallassee, Alabama. She departed this earthly life on January 16, 2010 at the East Alabama Medical Center of Opelika, Alabama. She was a devoted member of Bell Missionary Baptist Church

for more than 40 years and many church missions. She was also, one of the founding members of the Mighty Gospel Knights. Ms. Hill was a woman that believed that Jesus Christ is the answer. She was preceded in death by: her parents, Reginald

Thornton, Linda Thornton and Tracy Thornton. A lifetime of wonderful memories will be cherished by: her

children, Timothy (Sandra) Thornton-Terrell of Shorter, Alabama, Cassandra Calloway of Opelika, Alabama and Tony (Kenotta) Thornton of Opelika, Alabama; stepfather, Jimmy L. Dowdell of Opelika, Alabama; brothers and sisters, Billy Thornton, Jr. of Little Rock, Arkansas, Pamela (Jerry) Thornton-Williams of Opelika, Alabama, Mickie (Eloy) Cosby of Atlanta, Georgia, Ruth (Fred) Heard of Notasulga, Alabama, Jimmy (Gloria) Dowdell of Loachapoka, Alabama, Jonathan (Monica) Dowdell of Auburn, Alabama, Cynthia M. Dowdell of Killeen, Texas, Gregory Dowdell of Opelika, Alabama and Tracy Dowdell of Opelika, Alabama; grandchildren, Brandee Allen of Huntsville, Alabama, Terrance Allen of Clinton, Mississippi, Shalia Allen of Huntsville, Alabama, Bryatt Terrell of Auburn, Alabama and Jalen Calloway of Opelika, Alabama; special friend, Jimmy Smith; best friend, Josephine Lynch; a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

---- The Order of Service The Order of Service The Order of Service The Order of Service ---- Processional Scripture Reading: Old Testament New Testament

Prayer Selection ............................................................................. Choir Resolution ....................................................... Mrs. Barbara Pitts Selection ............................................................................. Choir Expressions .................................................. Two Minutes, Please Solo ...................................................................... Virginia Peters Eulogy ........................................................ Reverend Mark X. Lee Recessional

---- Interment Interment Interment Interment ---- Rose Hill Cemetery Tallassee, Alabama