Doris G. Dean Canada Memorial Program

HOMEGOING CELEBRATION “God is leading me Home, Thank you Jesus”

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March 27, 1931

April 28, 2023

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DORIS G. DEAN

Wednesday, May 3, 2023 | Eleven O’Clock in the Morning UNITED INSTITUTIONAL BAPTIST CHURCH 802 East Market Street | Greensboro, NC

Pastor and Eulogist | Reverend Dr. Johnny R. Freeman

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geniune smile, offered easily and often; a flash of dancing eyes, mirrors to the soul of a woman honest and true; an engaging sense of humor shared unsparingly with all; and a dynamic personality, so like the sunshine of a perfect summer day—these are the legacies of Doris Gwendolyn Dean Canada, a daughter, a sister, a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a great grandmother, an aunt, and a faithful friend.

Doris Gwendolyn Dean Canada, born March 27, 1931, the youngest of three children born to the Late Alonzo A. and Mary Sharpe Dean was raised by her beloved grandmother Mrs. Emma Sharpe. She departed this life April 28, 2023. Her husband, Ernest Canada; eldest son, Michael R. Canada; brothers, Alonzo Avery Dean Jr. and Horace Edward Dean; and niece, Faye Cooke preceded her in death.

Doris grew up in Greensboro, where she attended Washington Street Elementary School, Immanuel Lutheran College High School, and graduated from North Carolina A&T State University. She devoted her entire working years to her dearly loved Alma Mater, North Carolina A&T State University, retiring after 38 years of service in 1990, as Assistant Vice Chancellor of the Business Service Division. She was a Certified Public Manager, a Master Trainer, and a graduate of the University of Kentucky's College Business Management Institute. She received numerous awards as North Carolina Public Manager. Of the many awards and honors she has received, her most treasured award came in 1988, when she was honored and recognized as University Employee of the Year for outstanding and dedicated service.

She was married for 39 years to her college sweetheart, the late Ernest R. Canada, who passed in 1991. To this union two sons were born, the late Michael R. Canada and Ernest R. Canada, Jr. She and her late husband owned and operated the Canada Lodge Motel in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina for over 40 years.

At an early age, Doris joined United Institutional Baptist Church and continued to support it with her presence and means until her death. In the early years, she was Church Secretary, Announcer and Sunday School Teacher.

She remained active as a member of the Seniors Usher Ministry and Ward #2 where she served as Treasurer.

Doris Canada believed in family and was a strong motivating force for family members and friends. In addition to her sons, she helped mold the lives of others: cousins, Linda Liggins Steward and Harriet Liggins Ross.

She and her husband raised two nieces, Cynthia Dean Miller (Jerome) and Deborah Dean Lindsay (Donald).

She loved and nurtured all of her nieces and nephews as well as friends. Her home was the house by the side of the road, where all were welcomed and offered a space at the family table, especially when her mother and grandmother were alive. She genuinely loved and cared for all people, and will be remembered for her friendliness and fairness in the way she looked at people, situations and life, and the faith that she had in God and mankind.

She served as a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Beta lot Omega Chapter; Order of Eastern Star, Immaculate Chapter #537, Daughters of Isis, Khalif Court # 90; the Royal Social Club; Pinochle and Bridge Clubs, The Double Deckers, Windsor Center Card Club and the Seidals Club; The AT Alumni Association, serving as president of the Gate City Chapter in the 70's.

She leaves to celebrate her homegoing a loving son, Ernest R. Canada, Jr.; grandchildren, Michael R. Canada, Jr. and Camila Canada Marie; granddaughter-niece, Tiffany Miller Hamilton; great grandsons, Andre and Michael Canada, Ill; sisters in-law, Ruby A. Dean, Georgia C. Pierce, Shirley C. Chavis, Doris C. Jamieson and Ethlene Canada; brothers in-law William (Janice) Canada, Isaac (Alberta) Canada; daughter in-law, Shelia C. Canada; nieces, Cynthia (Jerome) Miller, Deborah (Donald) Lindsay, Janet Dean, Gwendolyn (Wayne) Jenkins, and Sandra (Trace) Lee; nephews, Kenneth Dean, Chris (Karen) Dean, Aaron (Tanya) Dean, Dana (LaDonna) Dean; special son and co-partner, Esco McFadden; special friends, Shelia Lea and family, Camille Miller, Sharon Lunsford, LaKisha Tucker, Ernestine Purnell, Lennie Beamon; a host of other loving relatives and devoted friends.

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ORDER SERVICE OPENING SELECTION Choir

I've Lived

a Good Life I lived a good life In my heart I have no strife I've never been one to hold a grudge It fills your life with nothing but smudge Now that God has called me from my earthly home Remember that I've lived a good life And that I have loved many and been loved by many.

To my family and friends I leave you memories, The laughs, the beach trips, and family dinners.

Don't cry for me...

I've lived a good life and Thank you for loving me. ~ by Lakisha L. Tucker Inspired by Doris Canada

Scripture Readings: Old Testament New Testament

United Institutional Baptist Church 2023 Man of the Year

Prayer of Comfort

Reverend Dr. Cardes H. Brown, Jr.

Senior Pastor, New Light Missionary Baptist Church, Greensboro, NC

Musical Tribute

Dr. Karen Dean | Niece

Church Resolution Reading of the Obituary Reflections

Pastor Chris Dean | Nephew

Judah Ministries Family Enrichment Center, Winston-Salem, NC

Sandra Dean Lee | Niece Dana Dean | Nephew Poem

Reverend Lakisha Tucker

Musical Tribute Eulogy

Nina Johnson| Niece

Reverend Dr. Johnny R. Freeman

Senior Pastor, United Institutional Baptist Church, Greensboro, NC

Recessional Interment and Commital Repast

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Reverend Lakisha Tucker Mr. Tyrone Newton

Maplewood Cemetery

Greensboro, NC

United Institutional Baptist Church

Pall Bearers

Interment

Floral Bearers

Greensboro, NC

Nephews

Maplewood Cemetery

Nieces

Thank You!

Yes...This is my personal Thank You Note to each of you. I could not go without thanking each of you for loving me and being a part of my life. Your support has meant everything to me. Now, I rest easy knowing that God will keep you, as He has kept me.

I am free now enjoying eternity.

Love, Doris

Acknowledgments

The family of the late Doris D. Canada extends heartfelt thanks and deep gratitude to each of you for your prayers and many kind expressions of love in honor of her memory.

We are especially thankful for the loving care and support provided by niece-caretakers, Kalyn Able and Kendolyn Able, Sharon Lunsford, and Camille Miller.

Because you cared, we do not grieve not alone.

May God bless and watch over each of you.