Christian Memorial Chapel
Ezra McClendon-Nephew Larry Simmons-Nephew Ricardo Tender-Grandson
Michael McClendon-Cousin LaCoya Tender-Grandson
Clara B. Pinkard WMS, Salem AMEC Women in Ministry
Perhaps you sent a lovely card, or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent a funeral spray, if so, we saw it there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, As 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 very much, whatever the part. The Family
Salem AME Church-Hinson Cemetery
Graceville, Florida
Funeral Arrangements Entrusted To: Donald J. Pittman, Owner
Christian Memorial Chapel 5441 Cooper Street—P.O. Box 504—Graceville, Florida 32440 Telephone (850) 263-6834 [email protected] www.pittmanchristianmemorial.com Ronald D. Mitchell, Manager, LFD/CFSP Bishop A.E. Cutler, Sr., LFD Alexandrina M. Hayes, LFD A. Gail Works, LFD/CFSP Preneed License #: F021725 ..
“A Pittman Service Makes the Difference”
Martha McClendon
Processional Opening Hymn…………………….…Salem AME Church Mass Choir “Time Is Filled with Swift Transition”
artha McClendon was born on Friday, October 28, 1932, in Graceville (Browntown) of Jackson County, Florida. She was the seventh of eight children born to Cary and Clara (Smith) McClendon and a twin sister to her brother Claude McClendon. Martha acknowledged Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior at an early age and joined the membership of Salem AME Church in Graceville, Florida. Martha left Graceville and moved to north to the big city of New York City where she joined her sister Lois and found work as a keypunch operator for Xerox. Martha was outgoing and she loved to communicate with people. She later moved to East Orange, New Jersey where she remained a beloved resident of Norman Towers. Due to declining health, she moved to Summit Ridge Nursing Care Center in West Orange, New Jersey until she entered her rest in her eternal home with Christ Jesus on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. Martha joined the congregation of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in East Orange, New Jersey where she served faithfully in the ministries of the church. Martha loved her family dearly, and she was always showering them with beautiful cards and gifts. She was preceded in death by her three brothers and their spouses: Namon (Geraldine) McClendon, Cary (Florence) McClendon, Claude (Patricia) McClendon and five sisters and their spouses: Mary Etta (Homer) Griffin, Darzettie (Nello) Williams, Sadie Lois (Lorenzo) Simmons. She leaves the fondest and heartfelt memories of her to her only child and daughter: Adrienne McClendon; three grandchildren: Lee V. Tender, Jr. of Miami Lakes, FL; US Army SSG (Retired) LaCoya D. (Debra) Tender of Green Cove Springs, FL; Ricardo Tender of Lynn Haven, FL; Caretakers: Ezra McClendon (Nephew) of West Orange, NJ and Larry Simmons (Nephew) of Newark, NJ; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Invocation……..............................................................Reverend Linda Ellis Scripture Readings Old Testament…………………..………Pastor Angela G. Jackson Epistle…………………....…………..Minister Beverely Anderson Gospel….….……………...……..…….. Reverend Delanor Myrick
Solo…….................................................................Sis. Carrie Peterson Psalm 23-Favorite Scripture Psalm 86-Comfort Reverend Sandra Jones, Minister Barbara Lee
Solo…….........................................................Reverend Melenda Smith Poem……....................................................Henry Broomfield, Cousin Reflections.................................................................(2 minutes please) Lessie Simmons-Foster, Judy Simmons-Daniels –Niece
Resolutions and Acknowledgements....Sis. Constance Gatewood A Beautiful Life….…..…...........................Reverend Rose Campbell Hymn…..……..……….…Sis. Dorothy McClendon, Sis. Queen Sorey “Precious Lord Take My Hand”
Eulogy………………….…………Reverend Ronald E. Williams, Sr. Recessional………….….……..............……“I’m Going Up Yonder”
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O B I T U A R Y
A B E A U T I F U L L I F E
Michael McClendon-Cousin LaCoya Tender-Grandson
Clara B. Pinkard WMS, Salem AMEC Women in Ministry
Perhaps you sent a lovely card, or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent a funeral spray, if so, we saw it there. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, As 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 very much, whatever the part. The Family
Salem AME Church-Hinson Cemetery
Graceville, Florida
Funeral Arrangements Entrusted To: Donald J. Pittman, Owner
Christian Memorial Chapel 5441 Cooper Street—P.O. Box 504—Graceville, Florida 32440 Telephone (850) 263-6834 [email protected] www.pittmanchristianmemorial.com Ronald D. Mitchell, Manager, LFD/CFSP Bishop A.E. Cutler, Sr., LFD Alexandrina M. Hayes, LFD A. Gail Works, LFD/CFSP Preneed License #: F021725 ..
“A Pittman Service Makes the Difference”
Martha McClendon
Processional Opening Hymn…………………….…Salem AME Church Mass Choir “Time Is Filled with Swift Transition”
artha McClendon was born on Friday, October 28, 1932, in Graceville (Browntown) of Jackson County, Florida. She was the seventh of eight children born to Cary and Clara (Smith) McClendon and a twin sister to her brother Claude McClendon. Martha acknowledged Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior at an early age and joined the membership of Salem AME Church in Graceville, Florida. Martha left Graceville and moved to north to the big city of New York City where she joined her sister Lois and found work as a keypunch operator for Xerox. Martha was outgoing and she loved to communicate with people. She later moved to East Orange, New Jersey where she remained a beloved resident of Norman Towers. Due to declining health, she moved to Summit Ridge Nursing Care Center in West Orange, New Jersey until she entered her rest in her eternal home with Christ Jesus on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. Martha joined the congregation of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in East Orange, New Jersey where she served faithfully in the ministries of the church. Martha loved her family dearly, and she was always showering them with beautiful cards and gifts. She was preceded in death by her three brothers and their spouses: Namon (Geraldine) McClendon, Cary (Florence) McClendon, Claude (Patricia) McClendon and five sisters and their spouses: Mary Etta (Homer) Griffin, Darzettie (Nello) Williams, Sadie Lois (Lorenzo) Simmons. She leaves the fondest and heartfelt memories of her to her only child and daughter: Adrienne McClendon; three grandchildren: Lee V. Tender, Jr. of Miami Lakes, FL; US Army SSG (Retired) LaCoya D. (Debra) Tender of Green Cove Springs, FL; Ricardo Tender of Lynn Haven, FL; Caretakers: Ezra McClendon (Nephew) of West Orange, NJ and Larry Simmons (Nephew) of Newark, NJ; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Invocation……..............................................................Reverend Linda Ellis Scripture Readings Old Testament…………………..………Pastor Angela G. Jackson Epistle…………………....…………..Minister Beverely Anderson Gospel….….……………...……..…….. Reverend Delanor Myrick
Solo…….................................................................Sis. Carrie Peterson Psalm 23-Favorite Scripture Psalm 86-Comfort Reverend Sandra Jones, Minister Barbara Lee
Solo…….........................................................Reverend Melenda Smith Poem……....................................................Henry Broomfield, Cousin Reflections.................................................................(2 minutes please) Lessie Simmons-Foster, Judy Simmons-Daniels –Niece
Resolutions and Acknowledgements....Sis. Constance Gatewood A Beautiful Life….…..…...........................Reverend Rose Campbell Hymn…..……..……….…Sis. Dorothy McClendon, Sis. Queen Sorey “Precious Lord Take My Hand”
Eulogy………………….…………Reverend Ronald E. Williams, Sr. Recessional………….….……..............……“I’m Going Up Yonder”
O R D E R O F S E R V I C E
O B I T U A R Y
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