Now that I've come to the end of the road, And the sun has set for me, I ...
Family and Friends
Family and Friends
Now that I've come to the end of the road, And the sun has set for me, I want no rites in a gloom-filled room, Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little, but not too long, And not with your head bowed low; Remember the love that we once shared, Miss me, but let me go. For this is a journey that we all must take, And each must go alone. It's all a part of the Master's plan, A step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick at heart, Go to Jesus whom we know, Laugh at the things we used to do. Miss me, but let me go.
We, the family of Mrs. Laura M. Mack, wish to express our sincerest gratitude to teach of you for your many comforting gestures of kindness that have been extended to us during our time of bereavement. May God bless each of you for your thoughtfulness. Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home 2930 Colonial Drive Columbia, South Carolina 29203
Willie A. Tompkins, Founder 803.254.2000 bosticktompkinsinc.com
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? — Psalm 27:1
Prelude Mrs. Laura M. Mack was born April 27, 1937 in Hopkins, South Carolina to the late John Sr. and Polly Carter Stevenson. She departed this earthly life on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Palmetto Health Richland in Columbia., South Carolina. Laura attended the public schools in South Carolina. She relocated to New York, where she was employed as a home care attendant for many years until she retired. After returning to South Carolina, Laura joined St. John Baptist Church. She served faithfully during her years at St. John, until her health failed. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and special friend. Although Laura did not have any biological children, she raised several nieces, nephews and other family members as if they were her own. Mrs. Mack was predeceased by her parents, John and Polly Stevenson, Sr.; her husband, Lewis Mack; three sisters: Jessie Bell Jordan, Mable Stevenson and Bernice Davis Barber; and two brothers, Oliver and Joseph Stevenson. She leaves to mourn her passing: her son, Henry (Linda) Carter; her stepdaughter, Lisa (Gary) Jenkins; five grandchildren; her stepmother, Martha Davis; six sisters: Susie Booker, Vernell (James) Chapman, Patricia Davis, Sylvialene (Terrance) Brown, Linda Davis and Debra Ann Young; six brothers: John Stevenson, Jr., Maybank (Ruby) Howell, John, Lewis, Calvin and Sam Davis, all of South Carolina; her sister-in-law, Mattie Robinson of Patterson, New Jersey, and brothers-in-law: Collie (Barbara) and Albert Crummie and Leroy (Carol) Belton; a special niece who was there with her until the end, Harriett Milligan; a longtime friend, Mr. Leroy Mercer; and a host of nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and friends.
Processional Final Farewell to Our Beloved Laura ........................... Bostick-Tompkins Staff Hymn of Praise ......................................................................................... St. John Choir Scripture Readings ................................................ Reverend Roosevelt Edmonds Prayer of Comfort ......................................................................... Elder Rachel Dixon Selection ...................................................................................................... St. John Choir Remarks (two minutes please) ...............................................Deacon Charles Stocker Elder Rachel Dixon Selection ...................................................................................................... St. John Choir Words of Comfort ......................................................................Pastor Sammy Wade Recessional
Committal, Closing Prayer, Benediction & Interment
230 J.W. Neal Circle • Hopkins, South Carolina
Family and Friends
Now that I've come to the end of the road, And the sun has set for me, I want no rites in a gloom-filled room, Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little, but not too long, And not with your head bowed low; Remember the love that we once shared, Miss me, but let me go. For this is a journey that we all must take, And each must go alone. It's all a part of the Master's plan, A step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick at heart, Go to Jesus whom we know, Laugh at the things we used to do. Miss me, but let me go.
We, the family of Mrs. Laura M. Mack, wish to express our sincerest gratitude to teach of you for your many comforting gestures of kindness that have been extended to us during our time of bereavement. May God bless each of you for your thoughtfulness. Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home 2930 Colonial Drive Columbia, South Carolina 29203
Willie A. Tompkins, Founder 803.254.2000 bosticktompkinsinc.com
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? — Psalm 27:1
Prelude Mrs. Laura M. Mack was born April 27, 1937 in Hopkins, South Carolina to the late John Sr. and Polly Carter Stevenson. She departed this earthly life on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Palmetto Health Richland in Columbia., South Carolina. Laura attended the public schools in South Carolina. She relocated to New York, where she was employed as a home care attendant for many years until she retired. After returning to South Carolina, Laura joined St. John Baptist Church. She served faithfully during her years at St. John, until her health failed. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and special friend. Although Laura did not have any biological children, she raised several nieces, nephews and other family members as if they were her own. Mrs. Mack was predeceased by her parents, John and Polly Stevenson, Sr.; her husband, Lewis Mack; three sisters: Jessie Bell Jordan, Mable Stevenson and Bernice Davis Barber; and two brothers, Oliver and Joseph Stevenson. She leaves to mourn her passing: her son, Henry (Linda) Carter; her stepdaughter, Lisa (Gary) Jenkins; five grandchildren; her stepmother, Martha Davis; six sisters: Susie Booker, Vernell (James) Chapman, Patricia Davis, Sylvialene (Terrance) Brown, Linda Davis and Debra Ann Young; six brothers: John Stevenson, Jr., Maybank (Ruby) Howell, John, Lewis, Calvin and Sam Davis, all of South Carolina; her sister-in-law, Mattie Robinson of Patterson, New Jersey, and brothers-in-law: Collie (Barbara) and Albert Crummie and Leroy (Carol) Belton; a special niece who was there with her until the end, Harriett Milligan; a longtime friend, Mr. Leroy Mercer; and a host of nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and friends.
Processional Final Farewell to Our Beloved Laura ........................... Bostick-Tompkins Staff Hymn of Praise ......................................................................................... St. John Choir Scripture Readings ................................................ Reverend Roosevelt Edmonds Prayer of Comfort ......................................................................... Elder Rachel Dixon Selection ...................................................................................................... St. John Choir Remarks (two minutes please) ...............................................Deacon Charles Stocker Elder Rachel Dixon Selection ...................................................................................................... St. John Choir Words of Comfort ......................................................................Pastor Sammy Wade Recessional
Committal, Closing Prayer, Benediction & Interment
230 J.W. Neal Circle • Hopkins, South Carolina
