THE HOME GOING CELEBRATION FOR

Mrs. Maxine W.T H U R M O N D

Saturday, November 5, 2016Twelve O’clock in the Afternoon

TRINITY CHRISTIAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH2930 Glenn Hills DriveAugusta, Georgia 30906

Reverend Herman “Skip” Mason, Jr., PastorReverend Dr. Willie J. Wiley, Presiding ElderBishop Kenneth W. Carter, Presiding Prelate

PallbearersGrandsons

Michael L. Dorsey D. Ramsey Thurmond, Jr.Daniel T. Dorsey Corey O. Bowdre, Jr.David J. Dorsey Maxwell J. Dorsey

Honorary PallbearersClass of 1950 Lucy C. Laney High School

Class of 1954 Paine CollegeAlpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Zeta Xi Omega Chapter

Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Augusta ChapterWomen’s Civic Club

Richmond County Retired Teachers Association

AcknowledgementsThe family of Mrs. Maxine W. Thurmond expresses its sincere gratitude to the many persons who have shown acts of kindness and love during her illness and heavenly transition.

We would like to specifically thank: Dr. Benjamin Rucker, Dr. Donald Loeble, Dr. Mark Smith, Nurse Practitioner Doris Sturcken, Mrs. Janet Peterson, Ms. Joyce Curry, Ms. Tadyana “Ty” Johnson, Ms. Beulah Helen Mayers, Mr. Henry Harris, staff of S & S Cafeteria, staff of North Leg Wife Saver Restaurant, staff of Goolsby’s Restaurant, Mrs. Linda Edney Wiley, Mrs. Vivian Clayburn, Mrs. Algalee Copeland, Ms. Janice Spradley, Mrs. Joyce Tutt-Cherry, Mrs. Sara Glover, Mr. Wayne Paschal, Mr. Gene Carter, Rev. Herman “Skip” Mason, Jr., Trinity C. M. E. Church and the St. Paul C. M. E. family.

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Mrs. Maxine W. ThurmondMRS. MAXINE W. THURMOND, widow of Mr. Earl H. Thurmond, Sr. transitioned on Thursday, October 27, 2016. She is also predeceased by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jackson (Maggie Tyler) Wilson and Godson Otis Q. Copeland, III.

She leaves to mourn her passing and celebrate her home going four children and their spouses: Dr. Maggie Thurmond (Keith) Dorsey, Dr. Earl H. (Phyllis) Thurmond, Jr. (Lithonia, GA), Rev. Da’Henri R. (Antoinette) Thurmond, Sr. (Richmond Hill, GA), Dr. Kimberly Thurmond (Corey) Bowdre (Weymouth, MA); grandchildren and spouses Michael (Myisha) Dorsey (Knoxville, TN), Daniel (Victoria) Dorsey (Thomasville, GA), David (Dr. Sparkle) Dorsey (Aiken, SC); grandchildren D. Ramsey Thurmond, Jr., Barbara Maxine “Maxie” Thurmond, Corey O. “CJ” Bowdre, Jr., Chase O. Bowdre; great-grandchildren: Morgan J. Dorsey, Maxwell J. Dorsey and Hailey V. Dorsey; brother-in-law Marion (Nora) Thurmond (Williamsville, NY); sisters-in-law: Mrs. Margaret Thurmond (East Orange, NJ), Mrs. Lillian Thurmond-Jackson (East Orange, NJ), Ms. Joan Thurmond, Ms. Barbara Jones (Monroe Township, NJ) and Dr. Maureen Walker (Mr. Bill Larkin) (Natick, MA); along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, long-time caregiver Mrs. Janet Peterson and God daughter Mrs. Rosetta Buena Ephrain.

Cousin Maxi was frequently called by Mrs. Linda Edney Wiley and had special telephone “buddies” including Mrs. Vivian Clayburn, Mrs. Algalee Copeland and Mrs. Mabel Perry. She was checked on frequently by nephews Dr. Carl (Theresa) Thurmond and Rev. Dr. Ronnie (Linda) Mabry. Mrs. Thurmond was the recipient of expert, compassionate medical care by Dr. Benjamin Rucker, Dr. Donald Loeble, Dr. Mark Smith and Nurse Practitioner Mrs. Doris Sturcken. Mrs. Thurmond enjoyed eating at S & S Cafeteria and being served by Thomas; Wife Saver and being served by Kirk; Goolsby’s Restaurant and being served by Deborah and Nicky.

Mrs. Thurmond was a retired elementary school teacher from the Richmond County Public School System. She taught at Silas X. Floyd, Clara E. Jenkins and Bayvale Elementary Schools. It was common for her to be recognized and acknowledged by former students who remembered her as a caring teacher who went beyond the call of duty. She was a member of Trinity C. M. E. Church. Her participation in the ministries at Trinity over many years included Sunday School pianist and Buds of Promise to name just two. Maxine was a Life member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Zeta Xi Omega Chapter. She was a former member of many other organizations including: Charter member and past president of Augusta Chapter, Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Women’s Civic Club, Sand Hills Neighborhood Association and Richmond County Retired Educators.

Maxine was educated in the public schools of Richmond County. She attended C. T. Walker and Haines Normal and Industrial Institute. She graduated with the first class of Lucy Craft Laney, 1950. She was a proud 1954 graduate of Paine College where she was active in the Drama Club. Due to the racial climate of the 1950’s, she and her husband traveled to New York University and earned their Masters Degrees. She and Earl, first generation college graduates, created a nurturing home where worshiping God was non-negotiable and academic excellence was an expectation.

Maxine was a strong, independent, wise and loving mother, grandmother and “GG.” Her legacy of love lives on through her family, friends and the many other lives she impacted.

The Order of ServicesReverend Herman “Skip” Mason, Jr., Officiant

Prelude ........................................................................................................................................................ Dr. Ann PooleMs. Stephanie Fox

Mr. Lynwood Holmes

Processional

Hymn of Praise ...................................................................................................................... Choirs and Congregation“Great Is Thy Faithfulness”

(Lyrics included on next page)

Prayer ................................................................................................................................ Reverend Dr. Ronald MabryCross Roads Church

Mason, Ohio

Old Testament Scripture ............................................................................................. Reverend Raford RoundtreePastor, Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church

Jackson, South Carolina

Selection ............................................................................................. Trinity C. M. E. and St. Paul C. M. E. Choirs

New Testament Scripture ......................................................................................................... Reverend Jerry PooleRetired, Former Pastor, Trinity C. M. E. Church

Selection ............................................................................................. Trinity C. M. E. and St. Paul C. M. E. Choirs

Reflections Church Member ............................................................................................................... Dr. Lola Richardson Teacher .................................................................................................................................. Mrs. Evelyn Miller Mentor ...................................................................................................................... Dr. Nieta Scott-Dunmore Classmate ............................................................................................................. Mrs. Helena M. Thompson Aunt ............................................................................................................................... Dr. Carl W. Thurmond Grandmother ................................................................................................................. Mr. Michael L. Dorsey

Acknowledgements ................................................................................................................ Dr. Cheryl Evans Jones

Words of Comfort ......................................................................................... Reverend Da’Henri R. Thurmond, Sr.Son

Recessional ........................................................................................................ Trinity C. M. E. and St. Paul Choirs“Let The Church Say Amen”

Interment ......................................................................................................................... Mt. Olive Memorial Gardens

. . . REPAST . . .Trinity C. M. E. Church

L. R. Neal Family Life Center

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Great is thy faithfulness, o God my father,

there is no shadow of turninG with thee,

thou chanGest not, thy compassion’s, they fail not,

as thou hast been, thou forever will be.

Great is thy faithfulness!

Great is thy faithfulness!

morninG by morninG new mercies i see.

all i have needed thy hand hath provided,

Great is thy faithfulness, lord, unto me!

summer and winter and sprinGtime and harvest,

sun, moon and stars in their courses above

Join with all nature in manifold witness

to thy Great faithfulness, mercy and love.

Great is thy faithfulness!

Great is thy faithfulness!

morninG by morninG new mercies i see.

all i have needed thy hand hath provided,

Great is thy faithfulness, lord, unto me!

“She Loved ”maxine w. thurmond loved people. she loved

not Just her family, whom she simply adored, but

all people. she loved the students she instructed

durinG her 43 year teachinG career. she loved the

people at her church and those who did not attend

church. she loved her sorority sisters and Just

“sistahs.” it didn’t matter who they were or who

they weren’t, maxine loved and had no reluctance

in demonstratinG it. she showed her love by what

she Gave- a smile, a kind word, an opportunity or

money. she loved and she Gave. on october 27,

maxine tyler wilson thurmond was called home

to be with the lord, whom she loved, served and

worshiped her entire life.

and so we respond with love,

maGGie, chuck, da, kim