When I am gone, just release me. Let me go so I can move into my ...

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When I am gone, just release me. Let me go so I can move into my afterglow. You mustn't tie me down with your tears, let's be happy that we had so many years. I gave you my love, you can only guess how much you gave me in happiness. I thank you for the love you each have shown but now it's time I travel alone. So grieve for me a while if grieve you must then let your grief be comforted by trust. It's only for a while that we must part so bless the memories within your heart. And then when you must come this way alone I'll greet you with a smile and WELCOME YOU HOME.

The family of the late Deborah Ann Quattlebaum wishes to express our heartfelt appreciation for the many acts of kindness during the passing of our loved one. May God richly bless you all.

Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home 2930 Colonial Drive Columbia, South Carolina 29203

Willie A. Tompkins, Founder (803) 254-2000 bosticktompkinsinc.com

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished by course, I have kept the faith.” — 2 Timothy 4:7

Prelude

Ms. Deborah Ann Quattlebaum was called home to join her heavenly Father on July 31, 2017, after a long, valiant fight with cancer. She was born February 27, 1962 in Ballentine, South Carolina to Marvie L. Quattlebaum and the late Henry Quattlebaum, Jr. Deborah graduated from Irmo High School and, for many years, worked for Richland School District One from where she retired. She was an amazing daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and cousin. She was always full of laughter and good times. She leaves to cherish precious memories and special moments: her three children: Janet (Torry) Stevenson, James Bowers and Marvie (Bernard) Bell; her goddaughter, Alandra Jamison; her grandchildren: Jovon, Jada, Kayon, Bernaja, Mari’yona, Jalesa, James Jr. and James III; and her mother, Marvie L. Quattlebaum. She also leaves to mourn her passing: three sisters: Gloria (Ada), Margaret and Eve (Johnny); four brothers: Charlie (Patricia), Earnest, Russell and Henry III; and a host of loving nephews, nieces, cousins, aunts, uncles and dear friends. Deborah was predeceased by: her father Henry Quattlebaum, Jr., paternal grandparents, Henry and Eva Quattlebaum, Sr.; maternal grandparents, Benjamin and Eleven Lyles; a special friend, Rosco Mark Middleton; and a sister-in-law, Doreen Quattlebaum.

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!

Processional Final Farewell to Deborah .................. Bostick-Tompkins Staff Scripture Readings Old Testament............................................................. Psalm 23 Marvie Bell

New Testament ..................................................... John 14:1-6 Marshika McCray

Prayer of Comfort......................................Reverend Venita Lane Solo ......................................................................... Rose Marie Moore Reflections (three minutes please) ................... Family and Friends Solo ......................................................................... Rose Marie Moore Words of Comfort ................................... Pastor LeEunice Lorick

Recessional

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