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ANNIS Annette JONES IDA

11TH NOVEMBER 1946

- 29TH AUGUST 2023

S E RV I C E O F THANKSGIVING AND PRAISE FOR THE HOMEGOING OF

Sunrise: 11th November 1946 • Sunset: 29th August 2023 Age: 76 Years

Service held at:

ST. BARNABAS ANGLICAN CHURCH Wulff & Baillou Hill Road Nassau, The Bahamas

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 AT 11:00 A.M. Celebrant:

Fr. Roderick Bain Assisted by

Fr. Chester Burton Can. Basil Tynes Interment: LAKEVIEW MEMORIAL GARDENS AND MAUSOLEUMS J. F. Kennedy Drive & Gladstone Road Nassau, The Bahamas

ANNIS Annette JONES IDA

11TH NOVEMBER 1946

- 29TH AUGUST 2023

On November 11th 1946, a beautiful baby girl was born to the late Walton and Roxanna Jones (nee Minus) in the quaint settlement of Peats, Mangrove Cay, Andros. Annis

citizens, she would say “I did my best and I never had to go to any court or prison.” Annis was family oriented; she stayed in touch with her extended family, often calling cousins and friends from ‘home’ and attending funerals, reunions and get-togethers.

was the 5th child to this union. She had an idyllic childhood until the untimely death of her mother at the age of 8. Her father went on The Contract in Fort Pearce, FL but he was faithful, sending clothes and other supplies and came home regularly to visit. She was raised by her aunt Oral McNeil. She had fond memories of walking up the Bay to Lisbon Creek with her grandmother Rosa to visit her great grandmother.

She began her education at the Swain’s All Age Public School in Mangrove Cay, Andros. She later moved to New Providence and lived with her big sister Mae Glena and continued her education at Eastern Senior School where she studied home economics. She was very talented and worked well with her hands crocheting, sewing, cooking and baking to help ends meet and take care of her children.

Annis loved children. She gave birth to five of her own but mothered countless others whom she brought into her home, nurtured and cared for as her own. As a single parent, she sacrificed and struggled, sometimes working two and three jobs to make ends meet and make sure her children got what they needed. Proud of the way she raised her children to be productive

Annis began her career as a Nursing Auxiliary at Geriatrics Hospital, where she worked with her close friend Clothilda Stubbs (deceased).

In 1966 she joined the staff of the Princess Margaret Hospital where she worked as a Nursing Auxiliary in Accident & Emergency and other wards in the hospital. She went on to become a Central Sterile Supply Processor and Office Assistant. In her fifties she returned to Bahamas Technical & Vocational Institute and completed an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Office Administration when many others half her age gave up and quit. She stuck with it, worked hard and received a promotion to Senior Office Assistant in the Transport Department. In her 46 years at the Princess Margaret Hospital, she excelled and received many awards for punctuality, attendance, and outstanding customer service. She participated in the Mega Woman Retreat and won the Star Award.

In 2011 she received the Salute to Greatness Lifetime Achievement Award for 40 years of dedicated Service to Health Care. In 2012, she retired with high praises, many gifts, and accolades from her employer and colleagues alike.

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Her retirement was well spent.

She completely renovated her home and was proud to see the fruits of her labour. She loved planting trees in her yard, including pear, peach, mango, coconut, juju, reaping the fruits and sharing them with her family, friends and neighbours. She loved going to her church and attending funerals of family and friends, especially for persons from Mangrove Cay. One of her mottos for life was, If I can help somebody as I pass along, if I can cheer somebody with a word or song, if I can show somebody he’s traveling wrong, then my living will not be in vain. Annis was a helper and a giver; she would give her last to help someone and took the time to talk and counsel persons in trouble or distress. Her family and friends who knew her well know she had a mouth on her. Even before her golden years, she would make sure you knew exactly what she thought of what you said or did. She was no deepfreeze.

Though not feeling well, Annis travelled to Florida in January to be with her three sisters one last time, when they celebrated Mae Glena’s 86th birthday. During her illness, if you asked how she was doing, she would reply “right here in the hands of the Lord.” After long years of managing her illness, in and out of hospital and receiving medical treatment, on 29th August 2023 at 11:55pm she breath her last breath and gave up the ghost. She is finally out of pain and suffering, waiting for resurrection morning and a brand-new body from her Lord.

Left to cherish precious memories includes CHILDREN: 2 daughters Daphne (Dee) Jones and Dr Monique Mitchell, 3 sons Chief Petty Officer Wayne Jones of the Royal Bahamas Defense Force, Arreo Ferguson Sr, and Lavardo Jones and adopted daughter Rakeima Watson.

8 GRAND CHILDREN: Corey Jones (Sharell), Ahrachelle Rolle (Sidney), Lakia, D’Vanya, Lavardo, Jr, Tyrec Jones, Arreo Ferguson Jr, and Chrysanthia Strachan 8 GREAT GRANDCHILDREN: Savannah, Skylar and Cai Jones, Tinashe Rolle, Kyle and Kyla Beneby, Deran Bullard, Geovany LaFleur IN-LAWS: two sons-in-law Audley Mitchell and Jeffrey Smith, two daughters-in-law: Terry Jones and Rachel Ferguson and one brotherin-law Maxwell Oliver of Tampa, Florida.

SIBLINGS: 3 sisters, Mae Glena Jones of Miami, Florida and Roslyn Jones of Tampa, Florida, Emaline Woodside and 1 brother Leo Jones.

Simeon, Walton, Catherine Jones and Cleotha Oliver predeceased her.

ONE AUNT Branhilda Jones and ONE UNCLE Rodney Jones of Ft Pearce, Florida.

NIECES: Nevolia Johnson, Gwendolyn Sawyer (Mathew), Inspector 2754 Jacqueline Jones of the Royal Bahamas Police Force, Delecia, and Felecia Jones, Rochelle Moultrie, Clarissa White, Melinda Jones and Randrea Mzena (Harrison) of Cleveland, Ohio, Debony NEPHEWS: Rory Jones, Criag Lewis, Dr Gregory (Candice), Thony (Mercella) and Renard (Adriana) Oliver, Keyon Dean and Leo Jones Jr (Phillipa) NUMEROUS GRAND AND GREAT GRAND NIECES AND NEPHEWS. GODCHILD: Dr Tina Bethel-Mims (Julian) RELATIVES AND FRIENDS INCLUDING Lillamae Holbert and Omar Lightbourne, Clara Morgan and Alma Turnquest, Rosten, Ezekial, Rose, Mavene, Branhilda, and Arlene Strachan. Yvonne, Glenda Fletcher, Willesee Adderley, Arnette, Sandford, Ray & Joseph Demeritte, Alpheus Jones, Jr of Canada, Brenda Bannister and Karen, Joan Neeley, Jackie and Dianne Jones, Annamae Ferguson, Jestina (Hansel) Virgil and Peggy (Mark) Smith, Basil (Barbara) Burns. Reves (Karen) and Timothy. Family of Rodney, Prince and Ambrose Jones.

The Longley, Jones, Minus, Nairn and Bastian families of Mangrove Cay, Andros. Patsy Newbold and Newbold and Evans Family, Aneka Johnson and family of the late Zerlene Flowers, Martha and Niomi Jones and Family, Family of the late Shirley Solomon, Family of the late Dudley Miller, Family of the late Masten Evans, Ernestine BethelMcKenzie and family, Veronica Minnis, and retired staff of CSSD and Transport Department, Princess Margaret Hospital, The Gilbert family, Cannon Basil Tynes, Father Roderick Bain and St Barnabus Anglican Church Family, Families of the neighbourhood of Carven Way off Yamacraw Hill Road and Elizabeth Estates; Caregiver Veronique Robinson, Dr Drexal Williams and the staff of Golden Gates Clinic.

Drs Delton Farquharson, Charles Lucus, and Crispin Gomez; The nursing staff of the Eye Ward, Princess Margaret Hospital, her beloved dogs Prince and Zena (predeceased) and a host of additional relatives and friends too numerous to mention. We express sincere apology for omission of any names by mistake, it was not intentional.

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ORDER OF SERVICE THE FUNERAL RITE T H E O R D E R O F S E RV I C E

PRELUDE................................................................................................................................... Organ Voluntary T HE I N T R O D U C TO RY R I T E

AT THE RECEPTION OF THE BODY ................................................................................................. (All Stand) Celebrant:

With faith in Jesus Christ, we reverently receive the body of our dear sister Annis, for burial. Our sister was washed in Holy Baptism and anointed with the Holy Spirit. Let us therefore, with confidence, pray to God, our Heavenly Father, the Giver of life, that He will raise her to perfection in the company of the Saints.

V. R. V.

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Let us pray.

Celebrant:

O God of grace and glory, we remember before you this day our sister Annis. We thank you for giving her to us, her family and friends, to know and love as a companion on our earthly pilgrimage. In your boundless compassion, console us who mourn. Give us faith to see in death the gate of eternal life, so that in quiet confidence we may continue our course on earth, until, by your call, we are reunited with those who have gone before; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen

All:

THE ENTRANCE

Celebrant:

Jesus said, I am the resurrection, and I am the life; he who believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and who ever lives and believes in me shall never die. (John 11:25-26) The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, His compassion never fails: every morning they are renewed. (Lamentations 3: 22-23) Jesus said, Let not your hearts be troubled; believe in God, believe also in me. (John 14:1) I am sure that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 8: 38-39) If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord; so then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord’s. For to this end Christ died and lived again, that he might be Lord both of the dead and of the living. (Romans 14: 8-9) We brought nothing into the world, and we take nothing out. The Lord gives, and the Lord takes away: Blessed be the name of the Lord. (Job 1: 21) The eternal God is our refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. (Deuteronomy 33:27).

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THE OPENING HYMN............................................................................................................... “And Can It Be” And can it be that I should gain An interest in the Savior’s blood?

Died He for me, who caused His pain?

For me, who Him to death pursued?

Amazing love! how can it be That Thou, my God, shouldst die for me?

Amazing love! how can it be That Thou, my God, shouldst die for me?

He left His Father’s throne above, So free, so infinite His grace; Emptied Himself of all but love, And bled for Adam’s helpless race: ’Tis mercy all, immense and free; For, O my God, it found out me. ’Tis mercy all, immense and free; For, O my God, it found out me.

’Tis mystery all! The Immortal dies!

Who can explore His strange design?

In vain the firstborn seraph tries To sound the depths of love Divine! ’Tis mercy all! let earth adore, Let angel minds inquire no more. ’Tis mercy all! let earth adore, Let angel minds inquire no more.

Long my imprisoned spirit lay Fast bound in sin and nature’s night; Thine eye diffused a quickening ray, I woke, the dungeon flamed with light; My chains fell off, my heart was free, I rose, went forth, and followed Thee.

My chains fell off, my heart was free, I rose, went forth, and followed Thee.

No condemnation now I dread; Jesus, and all in Him, is mine!

Alive in Him, my living Head, And clothed in righteousness Divine, Bold I approach the eternal throne, And claim the crown, through Christ my own.

Bold I approach the eternal throne, And claim the crown, through Christ my own.

C O L L E C T F O R T H E D E PA R T E D

Celebrant:

All:

Let us pray: Almighty God, we remember before you today your servant, Annis, and we pray that, having opened to her the gates of larger life, you will receive her more and more into your joyful service, that, with all who have served you in the past, she may share in the eternal victory of Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for, ever and ever.

Amen.

T H E L I T U R GY O F T H E WO R D

THE OLD TESTAMENT READING.................... Wisdom 3:1-5,9........................... Lavardo Jones, Jr (Grandson) Reader:

A Reading from the Word of God written in Wisdom chapter 3, beginning at verse 1.

1.But the souls of the righteous are in the hand of God, and no torment will ever touch them. 2.In the eyes of the foolish they seemed to have died, and their departure was thought to be a disaster, 3.and their going from us to be their destruction; but they are at peace. 4.For though in the sight of others they were punished, their hope is full of immortality. 5.Having been disciplined a little, they will receive great good, because God tested them and found them worthy of himself; 9.Those who trust in him will understand truth, and the faithful will abide with him in love, because grace and mercy are upon his holy ones, and he watches over his elect.

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Reader: All:

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

MUSICAL TRIBUTE............................................................................................Dr Tina Bethel-Mims (Godchild) THE NEW TESTAMENT READING ................... 1 Peter 1: 3 – 9..... Ahrachelle Ferguson-Rolle (Granddaughter) Reader:

A Reading from the Word of God written in 1st Peter chapter 1, beginning at verse 3.

3. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4. and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, 5. who are being protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 6. In this you rejoice,* even if now for a little while you have had to suffer various trials, 7. so that the genuineness of your faith—being more precious than gold that, though perishable, is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honour when Jesus Christ is revealed.

8. Although you have not seen* him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and rejoice with an indescribable and glorious joy, 9. for you are receiving the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

Reader: All:

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

AS I KNEW HER ...................................................................................Mrs Ernestine Bethel-McKenzie (Friend) Mr . Jeffery Hendfield (Former Co-Worker) MUSICAL TRIBUTE..............................................Photo Tribute...........................Arreo Ferguson, Jr (Grandson) THE HOLY GOSPEL............................................... John 14:1-6............................................Read by: The Clergy Reader: All:

The Lord be with you.

And also with you

Reader:

A Reading from the Word of God written in John chapter 14, beginning at verse 1.

All:

1. ‘Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe* in God, believe also in me. 2. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling-places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you?* 3. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, so that where I am, there you may be also. 4. And you know the way to the place where I am going.’* 5.

Thomas said to him, ‘Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?’ 6. Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

Glory to Christ our Saviour.

Reader: All:

The Gospel of Christ Praise to Christ our Lord

MUSICAL TRIBUTE..................................................................................................... Jeffery Smith (Son in Law) THE HOMILY........................................................................................................................Cannon Basil Tynes

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T H E C R E E D ( T H E A P O S T L E ’ S C R E E D)

Priest: All:

Let us with confidence and hope confess faith into which we were baptized as we say: I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day He rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

THE PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL................................................... Led by: Rachel Ferguson (Daughter in Law) Leader: People:

We have gathered to celebrate the entry of Annis into life eternal.

To affirm with praise and thanksgiving the goodness of the Lord.

Leader: People:

Let us rejoice in God’s presence with us, in death as in life among those who now see God face to face.

Our lips will shout for joy, for God’s love is over all that God has made. Blessed be God’s glorious Name forever!

Leader: People:

We feel the pain of separation, we are conscious of our loss, but we have hope in Jesus Christ.

We give thanks to God from whom comes all life and death and who surrounds us in both. We have affirmed our faith and rejoice in Christ’s victory over death, which is God’s promise to us.

Leader: People:

Lord, You raised the dead to life.

Give to our sister Annis eternal life;

Leader: People:

Our sister Annis was washed in Baptism and anointed with the Holy Spirit. Give her fellowship with all your saints.

Hear us, Lord.

Leader: People:

She was nourished with Your Body and Blood; Grant her a place at the table in your heavenly kingdom.

Hear us, Lord..

Leader:

Comfort us in our sorrows at the death of our sister, Annis . Let our faith be our consolation, and eternal life our hope.

Amen

All:

THE PENITENCE

Priest: All:

If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just, and will forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Let us therefore confess our sins.

Almighty God our Heavenly Father, we have sinned against You and one another, in thought, word and deed, and in what we have left undone. We are sorry and repent of all our sins. For your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, forgive us all that is past, and grant that we may serve you in newness of life to the honour and glory of your Name.

T H E A B S O LU T I O N

Celebrant: ALL:

Almighty God, have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all goodness, and keep you in life eternal; through Jesus Christ, our Lord.

Amen.

T H E P R E S E N TAT I O N O F T H E O F F E R I N G S :

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ELEMENT BEARERS.........................................................................................................Corey Jones (Grandson) Rakeima Watson (Adopted Daughter) Celebrant: All:

Through Your Goodness, Lord we have this bread and wine to offer, the fruit of the earth and the work of human hands. They will become our spiritual food.

All things come from you, O Lord, and of your own do we give you. Blessed be God forever. Amen

T H E P R E PA R AT I O N O F T H E E L E M E N T S :

PREPARATION HYMN.............................................................................................................................. “Amazing Grace”

Amazing grace how sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me I once was lost, but now I’m found Was blind but now I see

Through many dangers, toils, and snares I have already come This grace that brought me safe thus far And grace will lead me home

‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear And grace my fears relieved How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed

When we’ve been here ten thousand years Bright, shining as the sun We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise Than when we first begun

Amazing grace how sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me I once was lost, but now I’m found Was blind but now I see T H E M I N I S T RY O F T H E H O LY E U C H A R I S T T H E S U R S U M CO R DA

THE EUCHARISTIC PRAYER ..........................................................................................Form E - Pg. 142 BCP T H E CO N S E C R ATO RY P R AY E R T H E ACC L A M AT I O N T H E PAT E R N O S T E R THE BREAKING OF BREAD

Celebrant: All:

We break this bread to share in the Body of Christ.

Though we are many, we are one body, because we all share in one bread.

T H E I N V I TAT I O N

Celebrant: All:

My brothers and sisters in Christ, draw near and receive His Body, which He gave for you, and His Blood, which He shed for you. Remember that He died for you and feed on Him in your hearts by faith with thanksgiving.

Grant us, gracious Lord, that we so eat the flesh of Your Dear Son, Jesus Christ and drink His Blood, that we may evermore dwell in Him and Him in us. Amen T H E AG N U S D E I

All:

Lamb of God, You take away the sin of the world; grant her rest.

Lamb of God, You take away the sin of the world; grant her rest.

Lamb of God, You take away the sin of the world; grant her rest eternal.

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CO M M U N I O N H Y M N S : HYMN......................................................................................................................... “Great is Thy Faithfulness” Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father; There is no shadow of turning with Thee; Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not; As Thou hast been Thou forever wilt 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.

Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide, Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow— Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!

HYMN.................................................................................................................. “I’m Glad I Counted The Cost” When first I started to seek the Lord, I’m glad I counted the cost; I fully measured to Jesus’ Word; I’m glad I counted the cost.

I’ve bid farewell to this world of sin, I’m glad I counted the cost; And now my Jesus abides within, I’m glad I counted the cost.

I’ve paid the price and obtained the prize, He saved my soul that was lost; And now my treasures are in the skies, I’m glad I counted the cost.

I cast on Jesus my every care, I’m glad I counted the cost; And all my burdens He helps to bear, I’m glad I counted the cost.

I laid my sorrows at Jesus’ feet, I’m glad I counted the cost; And now I’ve pleasures so pure and sweet, I’m glad I counted the cost.

’Twill not be long till the Lord shall come, I’m glad I counted the cost; And bear my soul to that heav’nly home, I’m glad I counted the cost.

HYMN.................................................................................................................. “Hark My Soul It Is The Lord ” Hark, my soul! it is the Lord; ‘tis thy Saviour, hear his word; Jesus speaks, and speaks to thee, ‘Say, poor sinner, lovest thou me?

‘Mine is an unchanging love, higher than the heights above, deeper than the depths beneath, free and faithful, strong as death.

‘I delivered thee when bound, and, when bleeding, healed thy wound; sought thee wandering, set thee right, turned thy darkness into light.

‘Thou shalt see my glory soon, when the work of grace is done; partner of my throne shalt be; say, poor sinner, lovest thou me?’

‘Can a woman’s tender care cease toward the child she bare?

Yes, she may forgetful be, yet will I remember thee.

Lord, it is my chief complaint that my love is weak and faint; yet I love thee, and adore; O for grace to love thee more.

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P O S T CO M M U N I O N P R AY E R :

All:

Almighty God, we thank You that in Your great love You have fed us with the spiritual food and drink of the Body and Blood of Your Son Jesus Christ, and have given us a foretaste of Your heavenly banquet. Grant that this Sacrament may be unto us a comfort in affliction, and a pledge of our inheritance in that kingdom where there is no death, neither sorrow, nor crying, but the fullness of life with all your saints, through Jesus Christ our Saviour.

Amen.

POST COMMUNION HYMN.................................................................... “The Strife Is O’er, The Battle Done” Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah!

The strife is o’er, the battle done; now is the Victor’s triumph won; O let the song of praise be sung: Hallelujah!

On the third morn he rose again glorious in majesty to reign; O let us swell the joyful strain: Hallelujah!

Death’s mightiest powers have done their worst, and Jesus had his foes dispersed; let shouts of praise and joy outburst: Hallelujah!

Lord, by the stripes which wounded thee from death’s dread sting thy servant free, that we may live, and sing to thee: Hallelujah!

Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah!

T H E CO M M E N DAT I O N

President: All:

Give rest, O Christ to Your servant Annis with Your saints.

Where sorrow and pain are no more, neither sighing, but life everlasting.

President:

You only are immortal, the Creator and Maker of mankind; and we are mortal, formed of the earth, and to the earth shall we return. For so did You ordain when You created me, saying, “You are dust, and to dust shall you return.” All of us go down to the dust; yet even at the grave we make our song: Alleluia!

Alleluia! Alleluia!

Give rest, O Christ, to your servant with your saints, where sorrow and pain are no more, neither sighing, but life everlasting. Amen

All: President:

All:

Let us commend our sister Annis to the mercy of God our Maker and Redeemer. Deliver your servant, Annis, O Sovereign Lord Christ, from all evil, and set her free from every bond, that she may rest with all your saints in the eternal habitations; where with the Father and the Holy Spirit you live and reign, one God for ever and ever.

Amen

All:

Into Your hands, O merciful Saviour we commend your servant, Annis . Acknowledge, we humbly beseech you, a sheep of your own fold, a lamb of your own flock, a sinner of your own redeeming. Receive her soul into the arms of your mercy, in the blessed rest of everlasting peace, and into the glorious company of the saints in light.

Amen

President: All:

Rest eternal grant unto her, O Lord.

And let light perpetual shine upon her.

President: All:

May she and all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Amen.

President:

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RECESSIONAL HYMN........................................................ “For All the Saints Who From Their Labours Rest”

For all the saints, who from their labours rest, Who Thee by faith before the world confessed, Thy Name, O Jesu, be forever blest.

Alleluia. Alleluia.

Thou was’t their Rock, their Fortress and their Might; Thou, Lord, their Captain in the well fought fight; Thou, in the darkness, still , their one true Light.

Alleluia. Alleluia.

O may Thy soldiers, faithful, true, and bold, Fight as the saints who nobly fought of old, And win with them, the victor’s crown of gold.

Alleluia. Alleluia.

And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long, Steals on the ear the distant triumph-song, And hearts are brave again, and arms are strong.

Alleluia. Alleluia.

The golden evening brightens in the west; Soon, soon to faithful warriors comes their rest: Sweet is the calm of paradise the blest.

Alleluia. Alleluia.

But lo, there breaks a yet more glorious day; The saints triumphant rise in bright array: The King of glory passes on His way.

Alleluia. Alleluia.

From earth’s wide bounds, from ocean’s farthest coast, Through gates of pearl streams in the countless host, Singing to Father, Son and Holy Ghost, Alleluia. Alleluia.

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GRAVESIDE HYMNS: L A S T M I L E O F T H E WAY

If I walk in the pathway of duty, If I work till the close of the day, I shall see the great King in His beauty When I’ve gone the last mile of the way.

When I’ve gone the last mile of the way, I will rest at the close of the day, And I know there are joys that await me When I’ve gone the last mile of the way.

If for Christ I proclaim the glad story, If I seek for His sheep gone astray, I am sure He will show me His glory When I’ve gone the last mile of the way.

Here the dearest of ties we must sever, Tears of sorrow are seen ev’ry day, But no sickness, no sighing forever When I’ve gone the last mile of the way.

And if here I have earnestly striven, And have tried all His will to obey, ‘Twill enhance all the rapture of heaven When I’ve gone the last mile of the way.

IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL

When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well with my soul.

It is well with my soul, It is well, it is well with my soul.

Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, Let this blest assurance control, That Christ hath regarded my helpless estate, And hath shed His own blood for my soul.

My sin—oh, the bliss of this glorious thought!

My sin, not in part but the whole, Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more, Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!

For me, be it Christ, be it Christ hence to live: If Jordan above me shall roll, No pang shall be mine, for in death as in life Thou wilt whisper Thy peace to my soul.

But, Lord, ’tis for Thee, for Thy coming we wait, The sky, not the grave, is our goal; Oh, trump of the angel! Oh, voice of the Lord!

Blessed hope, blessed rest of my soul!

And Lord, haste the day when the faith shall be sight, The clouds be rolled back as a scroll; The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend, Even so, it is well with my soul.

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CITY OF GOLD

There’s a city of light where there cometh no night, ‘Tis a city of beauty untold; All my treasures are there and it’s beauty I’ll share, When I get to that city of gold.

When I leave all trouble and care, I will say good morning up there; I will have great gladness untold, When I get to that city of gold There’s no sorrow up there in that city so fair And no sickness can enter I’m told; Shadows all will have flown, I will meet friends I’ve known, When we get to that city of gold.

Won’t you go there with me to the home of the free, Would you see heaven’s beauty unfold?

If you will come along, we will sing heaven’s sing When we get to that city of gold.

G L A D R E U N I O N DAY

There will be a happy meeting in Heaven, I know When we see the many loved ones we’ve known here below Gathered on that blessed hilltop with hearts all aglow That will be a glad reunion day.

A glad day, a wonderful day, A glad day, a glorious day There with all the holy angels and loved ones to stay That will be a glad reunion day.

I T ’ S A L R I G H T N OW

There was a time I traveled A lonely sinful road Beneath a heavy burden bending low But now all things are different For Jesus took my load It’s alright now I’m his I know It’s alright now For I am in my Savior’s care It’s alright now My Savior hears and answers prayer He’ll walk beside me ‘Til I climb the Heav’nly stair And ev’rything is alright now A-down a lonely pathway Without a friend to guide I walked in sin and sorrow all alone ‘Til Jesus came and found me And drew me to his side It’s alright now for I’m his own No more in sin I wander No more in darkness roam The Lord has placed My feet on higher ground Each day new heights I’m gaining My soul is nearing home It’s alright now I’m heaven bound

There within the holy city we’ll sing and rejoice, Praising Christ the blessed Saviour with heart and with voice Tell him how we came to love him and make him our choice.

That will be a glad reunion day When we live a million years in that wonderful place Basking in the love of Jesus, beholding his face It will seem but just a moment of praising his grace That will be a glad reunion day.

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Mummy,

you were my everything and more. I can never express the importance you will forever hold in my life. You were the best mother a person could ask for. You were a realist.

The many times I came to you for advice you never told me what I wanted to hear, but rather what I needed to hear. I vividly remember the many days we spent together during your long illness, I tried my best to be there for you as you have always been there for me and my kids. How you did it I will never know, but I know why you did… pure undying love.

I pray I can be half the parent you were. Goodbyes are only for those who love with their eyes, because for those of us who love with our heart and soul there is no such thing as separation. I love you Mum, as you often said I truly believe you are “in the hands of the Lord”. Thank ou, mummy, for everything. No matter what age, I’ll always love & miss you. You are my A1 FROM DAY 1.

Mummy

you were the epitome of a strong woman. As a young boy, I observed your desire to provide the best for your family through hard work and resourcefulness, I am still amazed at how talented and resourceful you were, and how you did it. You exuded determination, industriousness, self-reliance and a love for God. You taught me to trust God in all things. You always made sure I was honest with God and myself. Your love was relentless and immeasurable, you never gave up on me, you provided for, protected taught me and stretched me into who I am today.

You are a part of my DNA. You thought me the keys to a successful life, embracing and loving who you are, diligence, honesty, good work ethics, determination, love and devotion to God. Mum, I will forever miss you, your absence has left an emptiness that I cannot explain. You have thought me everything except how to take these steps in a world without you in it. I must now lean on the memories we made until we meet again.

Forever in my heart, ARREO, SR

Love always WAYNE

The reality of your death is too hard to face right now but knowing you are no

Mummy

, I love you and miss you. When you were in hospital you asked for me and I came. Thank God, because I didn’t know that would be the last time, I would speak with you. I remember that Friday before I went back to Freeport, I visited you and said I will come back when you get out of hospital to take care of you, not knowing you would not be coming home anymore.

My heart aches, but thank God you are no longer in pain and suffering. You have been delivered. Take your rest mummy, you have been delivered.

longer in pain is a welcomed relief. Mummy you are my everything, the wind beneath my wings, my greatest supporter, encourager and inspiration. You motivated me to strive for more and embrace all the opportunities you did not have. I appreciate your unconditional love, your struggles and many sacrifices you made for me. The life lessons you taught me will continue to guide my days forever even though I won’t be able to call and chat anymore like we did, everyday.

You taught me to pray and trust God in all things. All this and more has shaped me into the person I am today. I was so proud of you for all you did and accomplished with so little.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve you and show my love and appreciation for all you did. Mummy, I love you more than words can say. I don’t know how to live without you being here. God Help Me! Sleep on, Old Nan and take your rest. I can’t wait to see you again on that Glad Reunion Day.

Your daughter DAPHNE (DEE)

Your NIKKI

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My Mom

Like an earth angel living among us, you nurtured me and loved me unconditionally.

The times we’ve shared will always bring a laugh or a smile. Your words of wisdom, strength and inspiration have always been a blessing and will never be forgotten. You were a support system to not only me but to many around you. Thank you for teaching me to be strong, wise but most importantly kind. Your love, kindness and strength I will miss forever and ever after that.

Your physical journey has ended, for this my heart is sad. I will keep you in my heart every minute of everyday, until we meet again.

Your KEIMIE

was one of the most strongest , kindhearted souls to grace this earth! She was like a modern day Mother Theresa.

The lives she impacted both physically and financially are numerous. Mom was also a strong person who worked hard to provide for her children in order to give us the best life that she could. I will always be grateful to her for the love and wisdom she continuously gave. I will miss you but you will live on in my heart. Sleep on mom and take your rest, I love you but Jesus loves you best!

LAVARDO JONES

Mama

, you were and still are the light in my heart. I know I won’t see you anymore in this life however, I will do everything I can to represent you and all that you have thought me. You have been at every significant influence in my life and I will surely miss you.

I cannot believe you are gone, when you left us, you took a part of me. Mama. I really love you and always will. I will never forget you, MAMA you will forever live in my heart.

Love always ARREO, JR (AJ)

No matter what mama, you will always live on in my heart. I

will try not to be sad because I know you are resting in Heaven. Thank you for your sacrifices, love and care, everything you did for me and your role in raising me. You were truly special to me and I will forever be grateful that you are my MAMA. Rest on MAMA. With love I say goodbye.

Love always D’VANYA

I will always be thankful to mama for the lessons she taught me, but she did not teach me how to live without her. However, I know that she would want me to continue to live life to the fullest. But, if I could build a stairway to heaven, it would be with a million tears. Not tears of sadness but tears of joy, because I know that I would get one more chance to see you again. Unfortunately, that is impossible, but I know that you are in Heaven smiling down on me. And I can’t wait for the day we meet again for death is not the ending but just the beginning.

To my Grandmother Mama

You never said I’m leaving, you never said Goodbye. You were gone before we knew it and only God knew why! There are no words to express how I feel inside... the shock, the hurt, the pain may gradually subside. In life I loved you dearly, in death I love you still. You may be gone but you will never be forgotten. I will cherish the moments we spent together. Rest in Heavenly Peace Until we meet again.

Love always AHRACHELLE

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LAKIA JONES (Granddaughter)

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PALLBEARERS COREY JONES AUDLEY MITCHELL

KEYON DEAN KEVIN GILBERT

SIDNEY ROLLE

VANDYKE ADDERLEY

HONORARY PALLBEARERS WAYNE JONES LAVARDO JONES

ARREO FERGUSON, SR LEO JONES

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS We the Family of Annis Jones wishes to convey our heartfelt appreciation for the outpouring of love we received from you, our many relatives and friends, neighbours and church family. Thank you for sharing in this farewell service of thanksgiving and celebrations. Your many acts of kindness, prayers, visits, telephone calls and words of encouragement have made our loss much easier to bear.

The Family Repass to be held at the Jones Residence #26 Carven Way Off Yamacraw Hill Road