Mrs. Melvena C. Garth
Pallbearers Miguel Valentin ~ Korrie Chapman ~ Kevin Hoult Dominic Powell ~ Jahkese Garth ~ Maurice Garth Tim Garth ~ Ahmad Jackson
Flower Bearers
Homegoing Celebration for
Mrs. Melvena C. Garth March 8, 1931 ~ May 14, 2017
Brenda Madden ~ Toraineya Nicholas ~ LaMiah Hall Montra Fuqua ~ Chiquita Derrick ~ VeNeah Hall LaShay Orr ~ Aliyah Hall
Interment Draper Chapman Cemetery Talucah, Alabama
Acknowledgment The family of Mrs. Melvena C. Garth would like to extend to you their thanks for the many acts of kindness shown to them at this time. Our prayer is that God will continue to bless and keep you. -The Family-
Wednesday, May 17, 2017 12:00 Noon
Hartselle Heritage Funeral Home th
103 13 Avenue, NW Decatur, Alabama 35601 www.reynoldsfh.com
1401 Main St. E. Hartselle, Alabama 35640 Pastor Joe Batts, Officiating
Obituary
Order of Service
Mrs. Melvena C. Garth was born on March 8, 1931 to the late Ellis and Rosa Chapman in Morgan County, Alabama. She was married to Willie A. Garth who preceded her in death
Processional………….. “A Song For Mama”……………..Boys To Men
She accepted Christ at an early age and attended Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church, later uniting with Sand Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Mrs. Garth had a strong faith in God, and loved her children.
Scripture……………………………………….Minister Cynthia Johnson
She had many hobbies which included; Bingo, fishing, gardening. Mrs. Garth also loved the Family Feud with Steve Harvey and soap operas. She loved sports.
Song………………………………………………….Rev Shelton Cotner
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, Bobby Chapman; sister, Pauline Chapman; brothers, Oliver and Archie Chapman; grandson, LeShammon “Shorrell” Garth
Tribute………………………………………….Charlie “Boonie” Russell
Mrs. Garth leaves to cherish her precious memory: seven daughters, Joyce Garth, Decatur, Jaye Allen (Rydell), Hartselle, Faye Garth McAfee (Clarence Powell), Chattanooga, TN, Sharon Garth, Huntsville, Teresa Hall, Decatur, Cynthia Garth Williams (Jeffrey), Hartselle, Michelle Garth (Greg), Decatur; two sons, Frederick Garth, Hartselle, Michael Garth (Cheryl), Decatur; adopted daughter, Gena Orr, Hartselle; a daughter-in-law, Linda Williams-Chapman, Priceville; one brother, Curtis Chapman, Falkville; sisters, Mattie McDaniel, Falkville, Olene Herring (James “J.D.”), Chattanooga, TN; sister-in-law, Inez Reynolds (Ed), South Pittsburgh, TN; 18 grandchildren; a host of greatgrandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends.
Eulogy……………………………………………………Pastor Joe Batts
Solo…………………………………….………………..Ingram Franklin
Prayer………………………………………………..Rev. Shelton Cotner
Acknowledgment ………………………………………..Linda Chapman
Solo………………………………….…….…..…………… Ada Jackson
Solo……………………………………………………..Pastor Leo Fuqua Recessional
The Fallen Limb A limb has fallen from the Family Tree. I keep hearing a voice that says “Grieve not for me Remember the best times, the laughter, the song, The good life I lived while I was strong. Continue my heritage, I’m counting on you. Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through. My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest. Remembering all, how I truly was blessed. Continue traditions, no matter how small. Go on with your life, don’t worry about falls. I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin. Until the day comes we’re together again”.
Flower Bearers
Homegoing Celebration for
Mrs. Melvena C. Garth March 8, 1931 ~ May 14, 2017
Brenda Madden ~ Toraineya Nicholas ~ LaMiah Hall Montra Fuqua ~ Chiquita Derrick ~ VeNeah Hall LaShay Orr ~ Aliyah Hall
Interment Draper Chapman Cemetery Talucah, Alabama
Acknowledgment The family of Mrs. Melvena C. Garth would like to extend to you their thanks for the many acts of kindness shown to them at this time. Our prayer is that God will continue to bless and keep you. -The Family-
Wednesday, May 17, 2017 12:00 Noon
Hartselle Heritage Funeral Home th
103 13 Avenue, NW Decatur, Alabama 35601 www.reynoldsfh.com
1401 Main St. E. Hartselle, Alabama 35640 Pastor Joe Batts, Officiating
Obituary
Order of Service
Mrs. Melvena C. Garth was born on March 8, 1931 to the late Ellis and Rosa Chapman in Morgan County, Alabama. She was married to Willie A. Garth who preceded her in death
Processional………….. “A Song For Mama”……………..Boys To Men
She accepted Christ at an early age and attended Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church, later uniting with Sand Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Mrs. Garth had a strong faith in God, and loved her children.
Scripture……………………………………….Minister Cynthia Johnson
She had many hobbies which included; Bingo, fishing, gardening. Mrs. Garth also loved the Family Feud with Steve Harvey and soap operas. She loved sports.
Song………………………………………………….Rev Shelton Cotner
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, Bobby Chapman; sister, Pauline Chapman; brothers, Oliver and Archie Chapman; grandson, LeShammon “Shorrell” Garth
Tribute………………………………………….Charlie “Boonie” Russell
Mrs. Garth leaves to cherish her precious memory: seven daughters, Joyce Garth, Decatur, Jaye Allen (Rydell), Hartselle, Faye Garth McAfee (Clarence Powell), Chattanooga, TN, Sharon Garth, Huntsville, Teresa Hall, Decatur, Cynthia Garth Williams (Jeffrey), Hartselle, Michelle Garth (Greg), Decatur; two sons, Frederick Garth, Hartselle, Michael Garth (Cheryl), Decatur; adopted daughter, Gena Orr, Hartselle; a daughter-in-law, Linda Williams-Chapman, Priceville; one brother, Curtis Chapman, Falkville; sisters, Mattie McDaniel, Falkville, Olene Herring (James “J.D.”), Chattanooga, TN; sister-in-law, Inez Reynolds (Ed), South Pittsburgh, TN; 18 grandchildren; a host of greatgrandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends.
Eulogy……………………………………………………Pastor Joe Batts
Solo…………………………………….………………..Ingram Franklin
Prayer………………………………………………..Rev. Shelton Cotner
Acknowledgment ………………………………………..Linda Chapman
Solo………………………………….…….…..…………… Ada Jackson
Solo……………………………………………………..Pastor Leo Fuqua Recessional
The Fallen Limb A limb has fallen from the Family Tree. I keep hearing a voice that says “Grieve not for me Remember the best times, the laughter, the song, The good life I lived while I was strong. Continue my heritage, I’m counting on you. Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through. My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest. Remembering all, how I truly was blessed. Continue traditions, no matter how small. Go on with your life, don’t worry about falls. I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin. Until the day comes we’re together again”.
