Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there. I do not sleep. I am ...
Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning's hush I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry; I am not there. I did not die. By Mary Elizabeth Frye
How truly grateful we are to have wonderful friends like you! Your love and support for our family has been very much appreciated during this time of loss. May God continue to bless you all.
Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home 2930 Colonial Drive Columbia, South Carolina 29203
Willie A. Tompkins, Director 803.254.2000 bosticktompkinsinc.com
Prelude Processional ....................................................................................... Clergy and Family Hymn of Praise .........................................................................................Vernon Brown Scripture Readings ..................................................... Pastor Alexander Cornelius Old Testament ................................................................................. Psalm 31:1-9 New Testament .............................................................................I John 5:13-15 Mrs. Patricia Dian Metze was born September 21, 1951 in Irmo, South Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Leroy and Katie Mims. She peacefully gathered with her father and mother on Wednesday, September 20, 2017. Patricia attended Rosenwald High School and earned a degree in Data Processing. She was employed by the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, from where she retired after many years of dedicated service. She later worked at Walmart for a short time, before her health declined. Mrs. Metze was a member of the Lexington Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, attending when her health permitted. Mrs. Metze is lovingly survived by her husband, Mario Metze; four loving children: Carly Brandenburg, Tarsia Watson-Butler, Raymond Metze, and Ricky Metze; six grandchildren: Amber, Colton, Xavier, Austin, Zoey, and Carsyn; two loving brothers, Dwight (Mary) Mims and Wayne (Teresa) Mims; and a host of nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and dear friends.
Prayer of Comfort........................................................ Pastor Alexander Cornelius Selection.......................................................................................................Vernon Brown Remarks (three minutes please) ..................................................... Carly Brandenburg Family and Friends Selection.......................................................................................................Vernon Brown Words of Comfort........................................................ Pastor Alexander Cornelius Service of Commendation...................................... Pastor Alexander Cornelius Recessional
How truly grateful we are to have wonderful friends like you! Your love and support for our family has been very much appreciated during this time of loss. May God continue to bless you all.
Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home 2930 Colonial Drive Columbia, South Carolina 29203
Willie A. Tompkins, Director 803.254.2000 bosticktompkinsinc.com
Prelude Processional ....................................................................................... Clergy and Family Hymn of Praise .........................................................................................Vernon Brown Scripture Readings ..................................................... Pastor Alexander Cornelius Old Testament ................................................................................. Psalm 31:1-9 New Testament .............................................................................I John 5:13-15 Mrs. Patricia Dian Metze was born September 21, 1951 in Irmo, South Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Leroy and Katie Mims. She peacefully gathered with her father and mother on Wednesday, September 20, 2017. Patricia attended Rosenwald High School and earned a degree in Data Processing. She was employed by the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, from where she retired after many years of dedicated service. She later worked at Walmart for a short time, before her health declined. Mrs. Metze was a member of the Lexington Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, attending when her health permitted. Mrs. Metze is lovingly survived by her husband, Mario Metze; four loving children: Carly Brandenburg, Tarsia Watson-Butler, Raymond Metze, and Ricky Metze; six grandchildren: Amber, Colton, Xavier, Austin, Zoey, and Carsyn; two loving brothers, Dwight (Mary) Mims and Wayne (Teresa) Mims; and a host of nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and dear friends.
Prayer of Comfort........................................................ Pastor Alexander Cornelius Selection.......................................................................................................Vernon Brown Remarks (three minutes please) ..................................................... Carly Brandenburg Family and Friends Selection.......................................................................................................Vernon Brown Words of Comfort........................................................ Pastor Alexander Cornelius Service of Commendation...................................... Pastor Alexander Cornelius Recessional
