Dorothy Mae Raiford

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“I know that I know...”

There is a place within my heart. it is a place so very deep inside, the feelings from which are so intense, that they can not be fully explained.

It is a place that is filled with you.

Together we have shared the most special times I have ever known.

You are, and you will always be my best friend and my most cherished love, and I know that we will always be together.

Some might wonder how I know> I can only say that some things need not be seen or heard to know that they are so What we have is forever, this is something that “I know that I know...”

~Acknowledgement ~

A beautiful person has gone away, however, in our hearts she will always stay. There’s a void that will slowly heal, and with family and friends like you, we will live. Perhaps you sent a card, food or flowers, or just thought of us during that hour. Whatever the part mere words cannot adequately express our sincere gratitude. May God bless and touch your lives in a special way. ~

~Active Pallbearers ~

Carl Miner Eric Scott Derrick Harris

I love you and I always will...

Your Husband, Eddie

The Family

Jimmy Caldwell Antonio Williams Donnie Robinson

Committal Rites & Interment New Park Cemetery 4536 Horn Lake Rd. Memphis, Tennessee 38109

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Mrs. Dorthy Raiford

Saturday, June 16, 2018 12:00 Noon

A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, entered a life of eternal peace on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at 6:05 A.M. at St.Peter’s Nursing Center.

New Hope Baptist Church 2731 Enterprise Avenue Memphis, Tennessee 38114

She was born on March 29, 1933, in Red Banks, Mississippi to the late Eugene and Edma Mae Sumler.

Reverend Hosie Hopkins

She confessed a hope in Christ at an early age at Mt. Newell Missionary Baptist Church in Red Banks, Mississippi. In 1968 she joined The New Hope Church family and she served in various ministries.

Pastor ~Officiating

Processional.........................................................................................Family Scripture Reading:

Old Testament.............................................Reverend James E. Smith

New Testament...........................................Reverend Carl McMurray Prayer....................................................................Minister Calvin Crawford A&B Selection............................................................New Hope Mass Choir

Dorothy was employed at Sears for over 30 years.

On November 18, 1949, she was married to the love of her life, Mr. Eddie Lee Raiford, Sr. whom he affectionately referred to her as “Baby Doll.”

They have shared a “Notebook” love story for 67 blissful years. This union brought forth five children; Eddie, Jr., (Janie) whom preceded her in death, Clarence (Earnestine) of Richmond, Virginia, (Burnestine, (James) of Seattle Washington, Mary Alice, and Cornell (Shawn) of Columbia, Maryland, ten grandchildren, Antonio, Niki, Tamika (Sean), Corey, Michael, Erica, Nekeisha (Darrius), Clarence, Jr., Jeanette (Francesco), and Tiara, twelve great grandchildren, five siblings; Viola Watson of Red Banks, Mississippi, Doretha Mason, Charlene McNeal, both of Homestead, Florida, Katie Koch and Loraine Carr, both of Irvin, California, a host of nieces, nephews and others that lovingly called her Grandma Raiford.

Mama,

Oh, how I love you with everything in me. You are the epitome of all that I hope to be. God favored me when he graced me with your presence. I will truly miss you, but I am confident in knowing, I will see you again...

“My favorite girl.”

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Reflections:

(Respectfully 2 minutes, Please)

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Friend...........................................Velma Slaughter Church Member.........................................Ira Scott

Motherboard Sister......................................................Katie Koch Solo.......................................................................................Walter White, Jr. Acknowledgements/ Resolutions..........................................Sunnell Williams

Obituary

Read Silentlh - Soft Music

Words of Comforts.....................................................Reverend Danny Nance Solo.........................................................................................Dorothy Griffin Eulogy......................................................................Reverend Hosie Hopkins Recessional

A Wonderful Grandmother By an Unknown Author We had a wonderful mother and grandmother, One who never really grew old; Her smile was made of sunshine, And her heart was solid gold; Her eyes were as bright as shining stars, And in her cheeks fair roses, you see.

We had a wonderful mother and grandmother, And that’s the way it will always be.

But take heed, because She’s still keeping an eye on all of us, So let’s make sure She will like what she sees.