Merle Whitter_Final Print_21/12/22

Tributes

My stylish, adventurous, fabulous aunty - your soul was beautiful inside and out .

- Bev Ross

Nan, wishing you all the best in heaven, may you watch over us.

- Celeste, Rio and Lauren

You will always be in my heart.

- Alison Bailey

Tributes

Beautiful Sis Whitter! I can see you smiling for your Father in Heaven. Rest in eternal peace til we meet again.

- Sharon Brown

Beautiful woman of god blessed with longevity. Humble and unique in her own way. May her soul rest in peace as we celebrate her life and precious memories.

- Keith & The Patton Family

Mummy Whitter, was Stacey’s Godmother. She always made sure she [Stacey] was doing well. I admire her for her loyalty and faithfulness in her Christian life.

- Vivine Costly

This lady is amazing in so many ways. I loved our conversations and her sense of humor. I’m glad she was spoiled by her family.

- Yvonne Hunter

Aunt Merle was a very caring, kind and Godly woman. Nothing was too good for her to share with me ,she always sent me items from overseas and even up until her death she was part of my family life especially Tevin. I will genuinely miss her but she has gone to meet her saviour.

- Yvonne Miller

Order ofService

Praise & Worship

live in the sunshine, We’ll understand it all by and by.

When death has come and taken our loved ones, It leaves our home so lonely and dear; Then do we wonder why others prosper, Living so wicked year after year.

Refrain:

Welcome & Opening

Prayer

Pastor

E. Reid - Officiating Minister

Congregational Hymn Farther Along

Tempted and tried, we’re oft made to wonder, Why it should be thus all the day long; While there are others living about us, Never molested, though in the wrong.

Refrain: Farther along we’ll know more about it, Farther along we’ll understand why; Cheer up, my brother,

Tempted and tried, how often we question, Why we must suffer year after year, Being accused by those of our loved ones, E’en though we’ve walked in God’s holy fear.

Refrain: “Faithful till death,” saith our loving Master; Short is our time to labor and wait; Then will our toiling seem to be nothing, When we shall pass the heavenly gate.

Refrain:

When we see Jesus coming in glory, When He comes

from His home in the sky; Then we shall meet Him in that bright mansion, We’ll understand it all bu and by.

Refrain:

Tributes

We have known and loved auntie from Mansfield Road Church. We have loved auntie Merl for many years and she will always be in our hearts.

- Brother, Sister & Sandra McCalla

Granny was the epitome of a strong, independent woman! Her strength and character never failed! She was the backbone to the entire family, and she will be dearly missed.

- Zena

If slow and steady wins the race then G-Nan has earned her spot on the podium. Strength of character, humility and quick wit to match anybody half her age and younger. She stood for something and for that I will always have an example.

- Reisz, Jax, Jeremiah and Elias

Blessed Condolences to the family. RIP auntie Merle.

- Johnny & Minnel

Scripture Reading Psalm 91 - Grandchildren Song I Went To The Garden - Silvia & Reis, Family friends Poem Dawn -Daughter

Congregational Hymn Blessed Assurance

Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God, Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood.

Refrain: This is my story, this is my song, praising my Saviour all the day long. This is my story, this is my song, praising my Saviour all the day long.

Perfect communion, perfect delight, visions of rapture now burst on my sight. Angels descending bring from above echoes of mercy, whispers of love.

Refrain:

Perfect submission, all is at rest. I in my Saviour am happy and bless’d, watching and waiting, looking above,

filled with his goodness, lost in his love.

Tributes

Rest in peace Aunt Merle. I will continue to drink up my hot soup like you told me. - Sheila

So glad l was able to spend some quality time with Aunt Merle, at her last birthday party. A life well lived. - Derol

She lived her life always on the go: traveling, shopping or activities (swimming). More than most of us could manage. A real Gem.

- Ronnie King

Mrs Whitter, was a role model, a good example to others, a great cake maker and a woman who loved The Lord. Always welcoming, could hold her own, and a joy to be around.

- Wayne, Barbara and Family

Tribute Wayne Hamilton, - Family friend

Song Mansfield Road

Poem

Donna Blagrove

- Family friend Eulogy Brian , - Son Song

His Eye Is

On

The Sparrow - Judith, Niece

Royalty, Queen Whitter, gone to take her throne.

- Claire Graham

Always stylish, “you go girl”.Miss you, with the infectious smile that could light up a room. Rest in peace my love.

- Marcia Pinnock

Tributes

She gave us shelter when no one else would and we will be forever grateful and have love for a beautiful soul that will be walking beside her Jesus. The joy that she gave will be with us forever.

- Yvonne, Antonio, Rhys and Tia Gordon

You Loved God and encouraged with the word. Always caring and sharing her life’s experiences. You are missed Mum Whitter. Our loss, Heavens gain .

- Annette Chambers

In the very short time I knew her, she was warm generous and showed me love. Blessed to have met her. Big love.

- Gary White

“I am you and you are me”, we always said to each other. Some of the outfits you brought me dressed me in was shock factors to others but you knew I could always rock them with class. A woman of substance, 95 years old and could recite poems of the top of your head. We called you G-Nan, and you lived up to your name. You had a heart of gold and anyone who came into contact with you felt that. Nanny I love you, you are my heart.

- Natina

Graveside Songs

I’ll Fly Away

Some glad morning when this life is over; I’ll fly away. To a home on God’s celestial shore; I’ll fly away. Refrain:

I’ll fly away, oh, Glory I’ll fly away, In the morning, When I die, Hallelujah, by and by;

I’ll fly away

Just a few more weary days and then; I’ll fly away. To a land where joy shall never end; I’ll fly away.

Meet Me by The River

Meet me by the river, some day; Meet me by the river, not far away. When my Lord has called me home, Happy, happy home beyond the sky; Meet me by the river, some day.

When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder

When the trumpet of the Lord shall sound and time shall be no more. And the morning breaks eternal bright and fair. When the saved diverse shall gather over on the other shore. And the roll is called up yonder, I’ll be there.

Refrain:

When the roll is called up yonder, When the roll is called up yonder, When the roll is called up yonder, When the roll is called up yonder, I’ll be there.

Let us lay before the Master from dawn ‘til setting sun. Let us talk of all his wondrous love and care. Then when all of life is over and our work on Earth is done.

And the roll is called up yonder, I’ll be there.

We’ll Soon Be Done

We’ll soon be done with troubles and trials. When I get home on the other side. I’m gonna shake my hands with the elders, I’m gonna tell all the people good morning. I’m gonna sit down beside my Jesus. Gonna sit down and rest a li’l while.

By and by When the Morning Comes

By and by, when the morning comes. And all the saints of God are gathered home. We will tell the story how we overcome. We will understand it better by and by.

Some Sweet Day I’m Going Away

Some Sweet Day, I’m Going AwaYy. I’m Going To Leave This World, No More To Roam. Some Sweet Day, When Life Is Over. Some Sweet Day, I’m Going Away.

PALL BEARERS:

Brian (Son), Ven (Son), Euan (Grandson), Adan (Grandson), Azriel (Grandson), Edwin (Nephew), Kardae (Great-Grandson ) .

Merle is survived by: 5 Children , 14 Grandchildren and 16 Grandchildren , 3 Sisters and many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Extended family.

The family would like to express our sincere gratitude and thanks for all the condolences, words of comfort, prayers and encouragement offered during our time of bereavement. Your love, kindness and sympathy will always be remembered.

Thank you and God Bless

INTERNMENT:

Handsworth Cemetery, Oxhill Road, Birmingham, B21 8JT

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO: Central England Cooperative - Nechells, 19 Great Brook Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B7 4EN

REFRESHMENTS:

CAP Centre, Windmill Lane, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 3LX

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