Family Acknowledgment Pallbearers & Floral Bearers
Pallbearers & Floral Bearers South Carolina Department of Transportation
by Mary Stevenson One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord. Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky. In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand. Sometimes there were two sets of footprints, other times there were one set of footprints. This bothered me because I noticed that during the low periods of my life, when I was suffering from anguish, sorrow or defeat, I could see only one set of footprints. So I said to the Lord, "You promised me Lord, that if I followed you, you would walk with me always. But I have noticed that during the most trying periods of my life there have only been one set of footprints in the sand. Why, when I needed you most, you have not been there for me?" The Lord replied, "The times when you have seen only one set of footprints, is when I carried you."
Family Acknowledgment The family would like to sincerely thank everyone for their love, patience, support and understanding during their time of need. All thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated.
Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home 2930 Colonial Drive Columbia, SC 29203
Willie A. Tompkins, Founder (803) 254-2000 bosticktompkinsinc.com
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Reflections of Her Life
Order of Service Reverend Dr. Blakely N. Scott, Presiding
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. II Timothy 4: 7-8 (KJV)
Mrs. Ada Ruth Gardner was born September 10, 1948 in Columbia, South Carolina to the late Frances Sumter and Howard Oree. She departed this life to be with the Lord on February 27, 2016 at Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia, South Carolina. Ada was educated in the public schools of Richland County. She was a dedicated employee of the South Carolina Department of Transportation for 21 years.
Ada was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and a dear friend. Though she is no longer physically with us, her loving, kind spirit and infectious smile will forever live in the hearts and lives of all who loved and knew her. Mrs. Ada Gardner was preceded in death by: her mother, Mrs. Frances Sumter Simons; father, Mr. Howard Oree; two sisters, Dorothy and Sandra Oree; and a brother, Freddie White, Jr.
She leaves to cherish her memories: her daughter, Adrienne Gardner; two sons, Charles Leroy (Andrea Flores) Oree of Columbia, South Carolina and Nathan (Ranzling) Oree of Charlotte, North Carolina; six sisters: Sallie Jones, Sarah Parker, Vernelle (Pastor Eddie) Bellamy, Mary Lucas, Lillie Thomas and Deloris (Terry) Reardon; two brothers, James White and Robert (Roz) Sumter, both of Columbia, South Carolina; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and a host of other loving family members and dear friends, all of whom will miss her dearly.
Pastor, First Nazareth Baptist Church, Columbia, SC Pastor, Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, Hopkins, SC
“I am home in Heaven, dear ones; Oh, so happy and so bright! There is perfect joy and beauty In this everlasting light. All the pain and grief is over, Every restless tossing passed; I am now at peace forever, Safely home in Heaven at last. Did you wonder I so calmly Trod the valley of the shade? Oh! but Jesus' arm to lean on, Could I have one doubt or dread? Then you must not grieve so sorely, For I love you dearly still; Try to look beyond earth's shadows, Pray to trust our Father's Will. There is work still waiting for you, So you must not idly stand; Do it now, while life remaineth — You shall rest in Jesus' land. When that work is all completed, He will gently call you Home; Oh, the rapture of that meeting, Oh, the joy to see you come!
Prelude
Processional
Hymn of Praise .............................................................Angela Bryant
Scripture Readings ...................... Reverend Dr. Blakely N. Scott Prayer of Comfort......................... Reverend Dr. Blakely N. Scott
Solo ....................................................................................Angela Bryant Remarks (three minutes please) .................. Minister Tyrone Keller First Lady Vernelle Bellamy Gerald Peoples Solo ....................................................................................... Trina Taylor
Words of Comfort ......................... Reverend Dr. Blakely N. Scott Recessional
Final Farewell to Ada .............................. Bostick-Tompkins Staff (in the vestibule)
Services of Commendation Committal, Closing Prayer, Benediction & Interment
Zion Chapel Baptist Church #1 Cemetery 130 Walter Hill Road • Columbia, South Carolina
by Mary Stevenson One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord. Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky. In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand. Sometimes there were two sets of footprints, other times there were one set of footprints. This bothered me because I noticed that during the low periods of my life, when I was suffering from anguish, sorrow or defeat, I could see only one set of footprints. So I said to the Lord, "You promised me Lord, that if I followed you, you would walk with me always. But I have noticed that during the most trying periods of my life there have only been one set of footprints in the sand. Why, when I needed you most, you have not been there for me?" The Lord replied, "The times when you have seen only one set of footprints, is when I carried you."
Family Acknowledgment The family would like to sincerely thank everyone for their love, patience, support and understanding during their time of need. All thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated.
Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home 2930 Colonial Drive Columbia, SC 29203
Willie A. Tompkins, Founder (803) 254-2000 bosticktompkinsinc.com
.
Reflections of Her Life
Order of Service Reverend Dr. Blakely N. Scott, Presiding
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. II Timothy 4: 7-8 (KJV)
Mrs. Ada Ruth Gardner was born September 10, 1948 in Columbia, South Carolina to the late Frances Sumter and Howard Oree. She departed this life to be with the Lord on February 27, 2016 at Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia, South Carolina. Ada was educated in the public schools of Richland County. She was a dedicated employee of the South Carolina Department of Transportation for 21 years.
Ada was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and a dear friend. Though she is no longer physically with us, her loving, kind spirit and infectious smile will forever live in the hearts and lives of all who loved and knew her. Mrs. Ada Gardner was preceded in death by: her mother, Mrs. Frances Sumter Simons; father, Mr. Howard Oree; two sisters, Dorothy and Sandra Oree; and a brother, Freddie White, Jr.
She leaves to cherish her memories: her daughter, Adrienne Gardner; two sons, Charles Leroy (Andrea Flores) Oree of Columbia, South Carolina and Nathan (Ranzling) Oree of Charlotte, North Carolina; six sisters: Sallie Jones, Sarah Parker, Vernelle (Pastor Eddie) Bellamy, Mary Lucas, Lillie Thomas and Deloris (Terry) Reardon; two brothers, James White and Robert (Roz) Sumter, both of Columbia, South Carolina; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and a host of other loving family members and dear friends, all of whom will miss her dearly.
Pastor, First Nazareth Baptist Church, Columbia, SC Pastor, Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, Hopkins, SC
“I am home in Heaven, dear ones; Oh, so happy and so bright! There is perfect joy and beauty In this everlasting light. All the pain and grief is over, Every restless tossing passed; I am now at peace forever, Safely home in Heaven at last. Did you wonder I so calmly Trod the valley of the shade? Oh! but Jesus' arm to lean on, Could I have one doubt or dread? Then you must not grieve so sorely, For I love you dearly still; Try to look beyond earth's shadows, Pray to trust our Father's Will. There is work still waiting for you, So you must not idly stand; Do it now, while life remaineth — You shall rest in Jesus' land. When that work is all completed, He will gently call you Home; Oh, the rapture of that meeting, Oh, the joy to see you come!
Prelude
Processional
Hymn of Praise .............................................................Angela Bryant
Scripture Readings ...................... Reverend Dr. Blakely N. Scott Prayer of Comfort......................... Reverend Dr. Blakely N. Scott
Solo ....................................................................................Angela Bryant Remarks (three minutes please) .................. Minister Tyrone Keller First Lady Vernelle Bellamy Gerald Peoples Solo ....................................................................................... Trina Taylor
Words of Comfort ......................... Reverend Dr. Blakely N. Scott Recessional
Final Farewell to Ada .............................. Bostick-Tompkins Staff (in the vestibule)
Services of Commendation Committal, Closing Prayer, Benediction & Interment
Zion Chapel Baptist Church #1 Cemetery 130 Walter Hill Road • Columbia, South Carolina
