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M other Eloise PinckneyOctober 10, 1921 ~ December 6, 2001

Monday, December 10, 20012:00 P.M.

Tabernacle Baptist Church1223 Laney Walker Boulevard

Augusta, Georgia

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Reverend Otis B. Moss, III ~ Officiating

CeCeBration o f Life“I can do all things through Christ which strengthen me.”

PHILLIPIANS 4:13

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Pincfciey, the youngest and only girl of seven children, a native ofEdgefield County, South Carolina, was born October 10, 1921, to Mr. George and Willie M. Johnson. On Thursday, December 6, 2001, she journeyed to the gates of Heaven and answered the Call of God.

Being raised in a Christian environment, her ultimate desire was to please God. She was a member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Otis B. Moss, III. Eloise was converted and baptized at an early age. She was bestowed the honor of being one of the Mothers of this historical church. Before her illness, she faithfully served as a Sunday School Teacher, on the Ushers’ Minis­try, Missionary Society and was a member of the R.A. Dent Gospel Choir.

“Mother Pinckney” as she was affectionately called, received her education in Augusta, Georgia. She continued her education many years after high school graduation and later became a Licensed Prac­tical Nurse, retiring from St. Joseph Hospital in 1985.

She was married to the late Jack E. Pinckney. To this union four children were born.

Her memories are cherished by: four devoted daughters, Janice Woods, Jacqueline Stewart, Miriam Stallings and Vonciel Middleton; four sons-in-law, Clark Woods, Floyd Stewart, Ken Stallings and Dea. Frank Middleton; nine grandchildren, Shedree Woods, Barthonia Pinckney, John Stewart, Kendra Young, Ken (JR) Stallings, Torii Middleton, Damien Middleton, Frank Middleton and Candice Middleton; four great-grandchildren, Antwan Gates, Shedrece Woods, Kayla Middleton and Gamani Pinckney; devoted nieces, Connie Singleton, Pat Smith and Denise Allen; devoted nephews, Rev. John Pinckney and Harold Pinckney; adopted godchildren, Mildred Jones, Jerry Brooks, Carlton Crawford and Antonio Stallings; special friends, Rev. Inez J. Smith and Mrs. Eleanor Prince; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and sorrowing friends.

Order O f ServiceReverend Otis B. Moss, III ~ Presiding

Pre^Celebration Music ..................................... Music Ministry

Processional ........................................................Music Ministry“G od Is”

Prayer ............................................................ Rev. Inez J. Smith

Biblical ReadingsOld Testament ..........................................Rev. Ethoin Rowe

New T estam en t .....................................Rev. Roberta Murray

Solo ................................................................. Rev. John Pinckney

Obituary ................................................................ Read Silently

Acknowledgements ..................................... Mrs. Sandra Harley

Selection .............................................................. Music Ministry

Eulogy .....................................................Rev. Otis B. Moss, III

Recessional ..................................................... “Thank You Lord”

Interment .................................................Walker Memorial Park

~ Repast ~Tabernacle Baptist Church Fellowship Hall

To Our QrandmotherYou were the best. You have always been so strong for the whole family. You never turned your back on us when things went wrong, but gave us encouragement to keep going. You love us unselfishly. For the guidance, caring, supporting and loving, we will always be grateful to God.

Love,Grands and Great'Grands

Active PallbearersT abernacle Baptist C hurch Deacon Board

Honorary PallbearersLydia Bible Class Missionary Society

Ushers’ Ministry Music Ministry

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“Mama”There are no words to express how we feel today, We thank God for blessing us in such a loving way. He gave us the mother that no else could be, One who relied on God and put all trust in thee. We know the road was sometimes hard, But you didn’t give up, you trusted God. We re' member the tears that use to fall, We didn’t understand then, but now we understand it all. You led the path that we all know, Keeping your hand in G od’s hand, never letting go.

We stuck by each other until the end, Not only have we lost a mother, but also our best friend. You touched the lives o f so many along the way, And we all have gathered here today, To thank you for being special in every way. We are not worried, we know you’re in heaven today. Oh, Mama! we will always love you for you’re our favorite girl. W e’ll always love you for you brought us in the world. Hey Mama, our hearts belong to you, Oh, yes, we will always love you.

Good night, sleep tight, W e’ll see you when we take our flight.

Love,Janice, Fredia, Miriam and Von

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~Acknowledgement ~

The Pinckney Family acknowledges with great appreciation your many acts of kindness, cards, visits, telephone calls, floral arrange­ments, your loving prayers, and all the thoughtful deeds, that you may have rendered. May God’s peace and blessings be with each of you.

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Final Services Entrusted ToHistoric Dent’s Undertaking Establishment