Celebrating the Life of
Lettie Carol Sears Sunrise
January 24, 1947
Sunset
June 6, 2020
Tuesday, June 16, 2020 Wake: 10:00 am
Service: 10:30 am
Gaines Funeral Home
5386 Lee Road, Maple Hts, OH 44137
Rev. Dr. Joshua A. Harris Sr., Officiating
Order of Service Organ Prelude Processional Clergy & The Family ~Family Visitation~
The Gathering
The Family - Song: “I Shall Wear A Crown�
Service Scripture
Old & New Testament Rev. Dr. Joshua A. Harris Sr.
Prayer of Consolation Rev. Dr. Joshua A. Harris Sr.
Solo Selection Phillis Oliver
Acknowledgements & Resolutions Remarks (limit 3 to 4 minutes) Vivian Harris
Obituary Read Silently
Selection Eulogy
Rev. Dr. Joshua A. Harris Sr.
Benediction &Recessional
Interment
Saturday, June 20, 2020 | 11:00 am
Ebenezer Cemetary Carrollton, Mississippi
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arol Wadlington Sears affectionately known as “Carol” was born January 24, 1947, to the late Erbie and Lettie Wadlington in Carrolton, MS. She was the 5th born of seven children, later the family moved to Shaw, MS. She accepted Christ at an early age and attended Parkers Chapel Methodist Church in Shaw, MS. She graduated from high school in Chicago, IL in 1966.
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arol met the love of her life, Roy Sears in Mississippi and on October 14, 1967 they were united in holy matrimony in Chicago, IL. They relocated to Cleveland and to this union two sons were born, Renard and Ronnie. She attended several churches once they relocated to Cleveland, in 1996 she found her church home and became a faithful member of St Timothy Baptist Church where she was a member of the hospitality board.
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arol was busy, making a home, being a mother and she worked at D&S Metals. Her biggest career accomplishment & most prominent job was at Stouffers/Nestles in Solon, Ohio in Semco Room, Carol was one who mixed ingredients, measured and weighed foods to make products. She retired in 2001. After retirement she worked for Bedford City Schools as a cook.
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arol had an infectious smile and never met a stranger. She always came fashionably dressed for whatever the occasion. She was a very caring, very supportive woman. Carol was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend.
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arol was the picture of southern hospitality. If you visited her house be prepared to eat something! If she didn’t have anything cooked, which was rare, she would fix up something. She was famous for her coconut pineapple cake, german chocolate cake, dressing and greens. If family or out of towners were coming to visit, she would whip up a soul food spread and make enough for people to take home.
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arol was always available for advice and would tell you what you did or didn’t want to hear. She was REAL! She would also sit, chat and laugh with you for hours. She loved to travel and would take day trips often with friends and family. She participated in any family or church events and of course she would make a dish if needed. On June 6, 2020, Carol was called home by her heavenly father, she answered the call and received her crown. She was proceeded in death by her parents, Erbie and Lettie Wadlington, brothers, Author, Erbie and Eddie and sister Sandra. She leaves to cherish her memories, Her husband of 52 years, Roy Sears; her sons, Renard (Montina) and Ronnie; her grandchildren, Monteyona Olivia, Renara Maria, Renard Montell and Ethan Edward; her brothers, James (Beatrice) of Shaw, MS and Willie Bea Wadlington of Chicago, IL and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, close friend Vivian, Gloria and Joyce and many more.
“She was the BEST wife I could have picked.”
Love Roy
My dear granny, was a sweetheart. She never bothered anyone she always stayed to herself. My granny would always make the best cakes , my family’s favorite cake was her German chocolate cake. My favorite was her special pound cake it always had a good crunch at the top and a soft texture in the middle. Even though she has passed I know that she’s not fully gone. I know that her spirit will always be around us and watch over us. Although my granny has passed I know that she isn’t in pain anymore, I know that she is in heaven at peace with our family. She will continue to live on within our hearts and I will always love her.
Nari
I never thought that I would be writing this so soon. There’s so much I didn’t get to talk/tell to you about. It saddens me that I can’t pick up the phone to call you and tell you about the time I spent abroad, check up on you, or even the fact that you won’t be in the room with me when I graduate from college. I wish I could go back in time and spend as much time with you as possible. One of my biggest regrets is not being able to spend a lot of time with you as I got older. I always got caught up with school or work but you were always there making sure I was okay and had everything I needed. You were so strong and resilient but loving at the same time. I admire that the most about you. I’ll forever miss and love you.
Monteyona
Granny, I am shocked to be saying all this right now. Granny I think you for always sending love on my birthday’s, you always made sure I had some pocket change. Granny I will miss getting my pound cakes in the mail from you, your cakes was always made with LOVE! I miss you Granny. I know I have another angel watching over me. You will live on in my heart. I love you! Short story :) Granddaddy and Granny came to Charlotte for my sister Graduation. Granny brought two cakes with her, Poundcake and German chocolate cake, the poundcake was mine, and the German chocolate cake with my dads. Well to make a long story short granddad cut my dad cake, and everyone else started cutting from the German chocolate cake, and when my dad noticed people was eating his German chocolate cake, he started Ranting and Raven and took the rest of the cake out the kitchen, wrapped it up and put it under his bed in the bedroom. Boy oh boy granny German chocolate cake makes him go crazy. Lil Nard
I Love you and will miss you so much.
Ethan
When tomorrow starts without me, and I’m not here to see, if the sun should rise and find your eyes filled with tears for me. I wish so much you wouldn’t cry, the way you did today, while thinking of the many things we didn’t get to say. I know how much you love me, as much as I love you and each time you think of me I know you’ll miss me too. When tomorrow starts without me don’t think we’re far apart, for every time you think of me I’m right there in your heart.
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The family of Lettie C Sears would like to express their heartfelt love and appreciation to those who shared in this celebration of life. Your phone calls, cards, prayers, and visitation have truly ministered to our spirit and helped us get through this very difficult time. May God Bless You.
Final Arrangements Entrusted To Gaines Funeral Home
9116 Union Avenue ~ Cleveland, Ohio 44105 5386 Lee Road ~ Maple Heights, Ohio 44137
Byas Funeral Home
1100 S Davis Avenue Cleveland, Mississippi 38732
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