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God “ Saw”

God Saw You getting tired when a cure was not to be.

So He wrapped his arms around you and whispered, “Come to me.” You didn’t deserve what you went through, so He gave you rest. God’s garden must be beautiful, He only takes the best. And when I saw you sleeping, So peacefully and free from pain. I could not wish you back, To suffer that again.

Jacquelyn “Jackie” Wright Daughter

“A

Prayer For My Love”

I thank you, Lord, for giving such a wonderful love. You knew how much I’d need you, and you knew just who she was. A true love who is always there with willing helping hands. A shoulder I can lean upon and a heart that understands.

Bless my special dear who gave me love so willingly, and bless me too, dear Lord, I pray an equal love to be.

From V.C.

Vera B. Miller

“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes: and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed.”

Revelations 21:4

VeraBowers Miller was born January 14, 1939, to the late George Lee Bowers and LeOra Bowers in Germantown, Tennessee. She was the seventh of twelve siblings. Six preceded her in death, George Lee Bowers, Jr. Mamie Nell Todd, John Lee Bowers, Will Lee Bowers, Dee Bowers, and Pearlie Mae Wicks.

Vera was a License Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) for forty-plus years. She was also a product of Memphis City Schools, where she drove a school bus for Laidlaw.

Vera professed her faith in Christ early at New Bethel Baptist Church. She later renewed her fellowship with Mt. Moriah East Baptist Church on Orleans Street under the pastorate of Reverend Dr. Melvin Dr. Charles Smith. She was a faithful member of the Mass Choir, Gospel Choir, Mothers and Missionaries, where she held the position as treasurer, and for many years she was a part of the Carnation Flower Ministry.

Vera leaves to cherish her memories, her loving daughter Jacquelyn D. Wright (Jackie) of Memphis, Tennessee, two sons who preceded her in death, Jerry Bowers, Sr. and Victor “Andre” Barber, Sr. both of Memphis, Tennesse. She also leaves three brothers, William (Annie B.) Bowers, Charles (Cherry) Bower and David Lee Bowers, all of Memphis and two sisters, Rose (Charlie) Martin and Eula L. Fason of Memphis, Tennessee, eleven grandchildren, and fifteen great-grandchildren.

Vera leaves her significant other, Mr. V. C. Barber of Memphis, Tennessee, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Order of Celebration

Saturday, May 29, 2021

10:00 A.M.

Mt. Moriah East Baptist Church 1248 Haynes Avenue • Memphis, Tennessee 38114

Dr. Melvin Charles Smith, Pastor

Processional

Scripture Readings:

Old Testament...............................................................Reverend Ronald Claxton

New Testament.................................................................Minister Jackie Roberts

Prayer..........................................................................................Minister Shirley Mosley

Selection........................................................................Mt.. Moriah East Music Ministry

Expressions of Love

(Three Minutes Please)

Church/Family - Marvelle Mitchell

Church/Family - Roamell Tuggle

Mt. Moriah East Music Ministry - LeNora Herrings

Selection........................................................................Mt.. Moriah East Music Ministry

Words of Comfort.................................................................Minister Antonio Alsobrooks

Acknowledgements/Resolutions...............................................................Shanika Jarrett

Eulogy.......................................................................Reverend Dr. Melvin Charles Smith

Recessional

~Remains will not be viewed after eulogy~ Mask Must Be Worn

We’ll Always Love You. Grandma

Each day you strive to live, your body too weak to be. Your love will live forever since your heart set you free. Now you walk so bravely; you feel the pain no more. Angel’s have come to guide you and bring you to Heaven’s door. Memories we’ll hold so dearly, your smile, warmed our hearts. And though our lives you’ll live, you’ve touched so many parts. Hard days maybe before us; it’s all part of God’s plan. Why you left so soon, We may never understand. You’ll be alone no longer, and you’d tell us, “Don’t you bother.” Please believe you were no burden. We’ll always love you, Grandmother! Our lives have changed forever since the day you passed away. In Heaven, you’ll be waiting to meet us again someday.

A Poem For Our Great Grandma

Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard but always near, still loved, still missed, and held so dear. We love You G.G.