Mother Hastings

A Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate the life of

MotherZadaQumaleeHastings

Sunrise: 4th September 1930 -

Sunset: 22nd November 2022

Service: Friday 6th January 2023 at 11am

NewTestamentChurchofGod,1JohnsonStreet,Sheffield,S38GT

A Service in Honour Thanksgiving and Recognition of A Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Great, Great, Grandmother.

ORDEROFSERVICE

Officiating Ministers ~ Bishop Winston Taylor: Bishop Fitzroy Sterling

Processional Jennifer Hudson ~ ‘Jesus Promised Me A Home Over There’

Welcome Bishop Winston Taylor

Opening Prayer

Bishop Fitzroy Sterling

Opening Hymn

Heaven'sJubliee

Some glad morning we shall see, Jesus in the air; Coming after you and me, joy is ours to share; What rejoicing there will be, when the saints shall rise; Headed for that jubilee, yonder in the skies.

Chorus

Oh what singing, oh what shouting; On that happy morning when we all shall rise,

Oh what glory, Hallelujah; When we meet our blessed Saviour in the skies.

Seems that now I almost see, all the sainted dead; Rising for that jubilee, that is just ahead; In the twinkling of an eye, changed with them to be; All the living saints to fly, to that jubilee.

When with all that heavenly host, we begin to sing; Singing in the Holy Ghost, how the heavens will ring; Millions there will join the song, with them we shall be;

Praising Christ through ages long, heaven's jubilee.

Scripture Reading

Ecclesiastes: 3 vs 1-12 ~ Dawn Hastings ~ Daughter

Tributes

Stanford Hastings ~ Son

Carl Hastings ~ Son

Dawn & Jacqui Hastings, Bev Jamerson ~ Daughters

Lisa and Richard Geary ~ Daughter and Son in Law

Video Tributes

Orvis McDowell ~ Grandson ~ Canada

Gail Georgia & Glendon Lewis ~ Re: Grandchildren ~ Jamaica

Cousins Tributes

Mother Tomlinson and Cousin Pauline

Congregational Hymn

Wherethesoulneverdies

To Canaan's land I'm on my way

Where the soul of man never dies

My darkest night will turn today

Where the soul of man never dies.

No sad farewell

No tear dimmed eyes

Where all is love

And the soul never dies.

A rose is blooming there for me

Where the soul of man never dies

And I will spend eternity

Where the soul of man never dies.

I'm on my way to that fair land

Where the soul of man never dies

Where there will be no parting hand

Where the soul of man never dies.

Tributes

Mother Anderson ~ Family Friend

Rev Alva Rose ~ Family Friend

Mother Grey ~ Family Friend

Lorna Grossett ~ Reid ~ Mum’s Best Friend’s Daughter

Rev Claris Marquis on behalf of Community Outreach Care

Bro Trevor & Sharon Charlton ~ Mum’s Befriender

Video Memories Presentation

Second Scripture

Sandra Ennis Mcfarlane ~ Grand-daughter ~ Psalms 91

NTCG Choir

‘The Lord is my Shepherd’

Remembrance & Eulogy

Linnette Hastings, Christine Hastings & Lorna Lewis (Daughters)

Ministerial Address

Bishop Winston Taylor

Last Respects

Family Gathering Around Mum

Prayer for the Bereaved Family

Rev Gillian Anderson

Recessional

Louis Armstrong ~ What a Wonderful World’

PALLBEARERS

Carl Hastings - Son

Stanford Hastings - Son

Keith Hastings - Son

Jason Hastings - Grandson

Richard Geary - Son in Law

Jermaine Hastings - Grandson

Alexander Jamerson - Grandson

Marcus Hastings - Grandson

Gavin Hastings - Grandson

Randolph Tomlinson - Cousin

PreciousMemories

Bev(Daughter)

Mum, Our Mum, Zada, BeBe, Zadie, Ruby – Strong, Loving, Giving, Hardworking, Generous and Always looking for the best for her family.

I’m Bev the 8th child of Mum’s 11 children the first of four born in the UK. As far back as I can remember Mum was always a hard worker, I remember her taking me to Ms Phillis for those of you who remember her. Ms Phillis was my babysitter and then when Lisa came along, she then looked after both of us because Mum had to work to take care of us. I recall the time Mum told me that my brother Carl and Linenette were coming from Jamaica to live with us.... I knew I had other brothers and sisters who lived in Jamaica but when they came and I saw them in the flesh, I said what! I was so shocked. It was so funny because I thought they were like the people on the TV, now they were here for real. Later Dawn was born, at the crack of dawn, in June 1968, and then came Jacqui in November 1969.

Mum worked at Lodgemoor Hospital then at the Royal Infirmary and later at Northern General Hospital for 33 years. Mum worked as an auxiliary nurse now known as a nursing assistant. Mum’s passion was taking care of people both in the hospital as she did with us. I remember mum telling us stories about the patients she looked after and how she took pride in her work. She would talk with them do their hair and make sure they were always clean and comfortable before she finished her duties. She would take care of them the same way she would her own family. Mum loved her job.

Mum had two main ambitions in life; to become a nurse and become a Christian. She achieved the most important one Mum loved God and the Church greatly but due to some of the twists and turns in her life, at first, she said she didn’t feel worthy. So, when she became a mother, she sent her children to Sunday School as a way of compensating.

Eventually later in her life Mum gave her life to the Lord, this was one of her proudest moments - she had finally achieved her most important ambition.

Mum loved all of her children equally and was always big on educational achievement and doing the best you could in all things. Mum came from humble beginnings. Mum was the only girl in her immediate family and she would tell us stories that although

they didn’t have much, she was well taken care of by her Mother and Father and 3 brothers Arthur, Oswald and Stainton.

Mum was the belle of the district with her tiny figure and beautiful handmade dresses that would turn the heads of all who saw her. Mum worked really hard to look after her 11 children, but she was also no push over having 8 girls and 3 boys. Mum was a strict disciplinarian. Mum made sure that we were never sent out anywhere, anyway, always turned out to her high and exacting standards. We should always be clean well dressed and have impeccable manners. As mum would say “You have to learn to dance at home first, before you dance abroad”. Even if this meant we were late for everything. It was really hard for Mum not having all her children together with her and this was her greatest regret.

In remembering our Mum, the things, we are going to miss the most are the funny things Mum would say –

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It’s Me and Jesus, Blessed Jesus.”

“You must put the Best Outside.”

“When them, show you them teeth, it's not laugh they are laughing with you its bite them mean to bite you.”

“When chicken crow, them neck next belong to butcher.”

“Don’t let them come with them Sweet Mouth.”

“You shut up, you too out of Order.”

“I’m not Talking to You”

“If you think God is sleeping you better think again” “It might be long but it won’t be forever”

Over the last 10 years Mum’s health started to decline and we all did our best to take care of you mum; our lives revolved around her.

Mum you were the glue that bound us together as a family and we are all going to miss you more than you know. I will miss calling you and you kissing me on the phone especially since I became sick. Most of all we will miss you standing in the kitchen cooking fried chicken singing on a Saturday, often with your hands held high praising the Lord for how far He has brought you. “God is so Good, He’s so Good to Me.” mum would say. We love you Mum and will miss you so much. Rest in God’s Eternal Peace Mum, until we meet again.

Lisa&RichardGeary

Our Mum she was all about family. She loved her family they meant everything to her. Her children, grandchildren great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren all loved their Nannan. She loved nothing more than to celebrate life with her family all around her.

When I married Richard my husband in 2008 our Wedding in Barbados was one of the best highlights of her life.

Mum and Richard both shared the same month for their birthdays and they were like two peas in a pod as they both loved their food and also a good desert when they were together. Richard truly loved our Mum and was always very attentive to her.

When Mum turned 92 years young this last September, she and the family had the best Zoom party anyone could wish for. Mum was our Queen and Richard and I will miss her dearly every single day.

She is now with the Angels resting from her labours and shining her light down on us all. We love you Mum and we will miss you forever. Mum, Rest in God’s Eternal Peace.

Jacqui(Daughter)

As the last of mum’s 11 children, I am the true wash belly baby of the family. Often referred to as ‘My last baby Jacqui’, by Mum.

Mum was born in 1930, when much of the world suffered under the Great Depression. Mum had me in 1969 the year Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon.

Mum was a true superwoman, I watched her raise 11 children, mostly alone, on two continents, on a part-time job, in heels, with a bible and a church hat. Mum taught me that the power I have as one of the many strong, resilient, independent women in this family, that I should strive to do my best in everything I do. Stand up for myself and fight for what’s right, make my voice heard.

She would often tell me never to start a fight but to make sure I finished it the winner. She wanted the best for me and us all. She was my mum, which meant she was not always my friend, but in her own way she showed her love for me and us all. I often called her ‘Yoda’ as she was small, with extraordinary powers which she used to keep all 11 of us in check.

Thank you for loving me even when I could be a real pain in the neck sometimes, only you mum could do that, and see the best in me. I won’t say goodbye to you mum, but ‘See you later’, as I always did. I’ll love you always. Your last ‘wash belly baby’ Jacqui.

Theo(Grandson)

Grandma was such an important person to me in my life. She was the only grandparent I knew and losing her has left me so distraught.

Nannan I want to thank you for your love and hugs and for all the great things you gave to me and I wish you forever peace and tranquillity in heaven.

Jermaine(Grandson)

Nan I can't believe you left without saying goodbye. I know you're blaming me for not coming to visit sooner. Am sorry Nan I didn't think you were ready to leave just yet.

I am going to miss our Conversations on the edge of your bed. You were always a good ear to reason with. I remember the days when you were active and we used to visit. You would disappear into the kitchen and then pop out with a full Sunday dinner no matter what day of the week.

I had to make sure I had an empty belly when coming round yours cause you didn't care if we had eaten you best believe we was gonna eat again.

Nan you were my sunshine and my days are cloudy without you. I know you watching down on us and will continue to support and guide us from the comfort of your new home. Love you always x

PreciousMemories

Elijah(Grandson)

Nannan I only have two things to say ; One is that I wish I spent more time talking with you in the times we came up to see you.

Second is a quote from a TV show I watched recently and the character said

“A person only dies when they are forgotten” And Nan still lives inside all of our hearts. Rest in Peace Nannan.

Shania&Ellanah(GreatGrand-children)

Nanna You may have passed on, but your memories will always live on within us. Thank you for your love and care you showed me and my sister. Wherever you are, I know you are in a much better place. I will be forever grateful and thankful that I had a chance to meet and know my Great Grandma x.

MotherHildaMayGrey(FamilyFriend)

My condolences to the Hastings family.

Dearest Mother Hastings. How proud I was to have met this lovely lady from way back then. The many

illness I proved that her relationship with God was such a blessing.

She would call to make sure we were okay even if she was not okay. We would sing and pray on the phone and have a lot of talks together and give praise for the goodness of God.

Mother Hastings you have done very well thank you for your love and kindness.

The last song that Mother Hastings sang to me was, “We’ll Soon Be Done with Troubles and Trials When I Get Home, on the Other Side”.

I’ll Meet you up there.

SisDaisyNisbeth(Friend)

Deepest condolences to the Hasting's family. My fondest memories of Mother Hastings was her warm, pleasant, and beautiful smile. I remembered her dedication and input within the nursing home team and Monday's fasting services she would always gives spiritual guidance and encouragement.

She has gone but will not forgotten.

Ecclesiastes 3 v 2 Rest In Peace.

Gravesidesongs

Weeping May Endure for a Night

Weeping may endure for the night, Joy comes in the morning (Repeat) Hallelujah for the joy, (x3); Joy comes in the morning.

My Home is in Heaven

My home is in heaven, just waiting for me; And when I reach there, how happy I’ll be. My home is in Heaven, no rent to pay; For Jesus paid it, paid it all for me.

When the Roll is called up Yonder

When the trumpet of the Lord shall sound, and time shall be no more, And the morning breaks, eternal, bright and fair; When the saved of earth shall gather over on the other shore, And the roll is called up yonder, I’ll be there.

CHORUS

When the roll, is called up yonder (x3)

When the roll is called up yonder I’ll be there.

On that bright and cloudless morning when the dead in Christ shall rise, And the glory of His resurrection share; When His chosen ones shall gather to their home beyond the skies, And the roll is called up yonder, I’ll be there.

Let us labour for the Master from the dawn till setting sun, Let us talk of all His wondrous love and care; Then when all of life is over, and our work on earth is done, And the roll is called up yonder, I’ll be there.

I Am Free, Praise the Lord I’m Free

I am free, Praise the Lord, I'm free; I'm no longer bound, no more chains holding me; My soul is resting, It's just a blessing; Praise the Lord, Hallelujah - I'm free.

tell the story of how we overcome, We will understand it better by and by.

Goodbye World

Goodbye world, I’ll stay no longer with you; Goodbye pleasures of sin, I’ll stay no longer with you; I’ve made up my mind, to go God’s way the rest of my life; I’ve made up my mind, to go God’s way, the rest of my life.

I’m Gonna Walk those Streets of Glory

I’m gonna walk those streets of glory by and by (Repeat). I’m gonna walk those streets of glory, I’m gonna sing redemption story; I’m gonna walk those streets of glory by and by.

We’ll Soon Be Done

We'll soon be done, with troubles and trials, In that bright home, on the other side. I'm gonna shake glad hands with the elders, I’m gonna tell all the people good morning, I’m gonna sit down beside my Jesus, I’m gonna sit down and rest a little while.

Some Sweet Day I’m Going Away

Some sweet day, I'm going away, I’m gonna leave this world, No more to roam; Some sweet day, when life is over; Some sweet day I'm going away.

Some Day I'll Go Where Jesus Is

Some day, some day, I

Some day, some day, I shall be caught up to meet Him, caught up to greet Him, joy and happiness, shall be mine, saints in glory, tell the story, caught up to meet Him in the air.

By and By when the Morning Comes

By and by, when the morning comes, when all the saints of God are gathered home; We will

I Know Where I am Going

I know where I a going I know (Repeat). Joy bells are ringing, happy children are singing; I know where I am going I know.

When We All Get to Heaven

Sing the wondrous love of Jesus, Sing His mercy and His grace; In the mansions bright and blessed, He’ll prepare for us a place.

Chorus

When we all get to heaven, What a day of rejoicing that will be! When we all see Jesus, We’ll sing and shout the victory!

While we walk the pilgrim pathway, Clouds will overspread the sky; But when trav’ling days are over, Not a shadow, not a sigh.

Let us then be true and faithful, trusting, serving every day; Just one glimpse of Him in glory, Will the toils of life repay.

Onward to the prize before us! Soon His beauty we’ll behold; Soon the pearly gates will open; We shall tread the streets of gold.

Just over in the Glory Land

I've a home prepared where the saints abide, Just over in the glory land; And I long to be by my Saviour's side, Just over in the glory land.

Just over in the glory land, I'll join the happy angel band, Just over in the glory land; Just over in the glory land, There with the mighty host I'll stand, Just over in the glory land.

I am on my way to those mansions fair, Just over in the glory land; There to sing God's praise and His glory share, Just over in the glory land.

What a joyful thought that my Lord I'll see, Just over in the glory land; And with kindred saved, there forever be, Just over in the glory land.

With the blood-washed throng I will shout and sing, Just over in the glory land; Glad hosannas to Christ, the Lord and King, Just over in the glory land.

Sleep On Beloved

Sleep on, beloved, sleep, and take thy rest; Lay down thy head upon thy Saviour's breast; We love thee well, but Jesus loves thee bestGoodnight! Goodnight! Goodnight!

Calm is thy slumber as an infant's sleep; But thou shalt wake no more to toil and weep; Thine is a perfect rest, secure and deepGoodnight! Goodnight! Goodnight!

Until the shadows from the earth are cast, Until He gathers in His sheaves at last, Until the twilight gloom be overpastGoodnight! Goodnight! Goodnight!

Until the Easter glory lights the skies, Until the dead in Jesus shall arise, And He shall come, but not in lowly guiseGoodnight! Goodnight! Goodnight!

Until, made beautiful by Love divine, Thou, in the likeness of thy Lord shall shine, And He shall bring that golden crown of thineGoodnight! Goodnight! Goodnight!

Only "Goodnight", beloved, not "Farewell!". A little while, and all His saints shall dwell In hallowed union, indivisibleGoodnight! Goodnight! Goodnight!!

Until we meet again before His throne, Clothed in the spotless robe He gives his own, Until we know, even as we are knownGoodnight! Goodnight. Goodnight!

Acknowledgements

We the Hastings family the children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren would like to extend heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Pam Buckle and all the wonderful Carers from the Community Outreach Care Team who took such wonderful care of our Beloved Mother. We could not have done the quality of care, Mum received in her twilight years without each and every one of you.

We know that Mum was a challenge at times but be assured Mum often spoke with genuine affection of how Pam, Francis, Claris, Sima, Amina and Howa took such good care of all her needs. From the bottom of our hearts - Thank You.

Thank you to Bishop and Sister Taylor and all the church brethren and friends who visited, called and checked in on Mum from time to time. Those of you who knew her, know that she was serious about Her God and her Church.

We also wish to extend our thanks to the Medical and Nursing Staff at Northern General Hospital, Dr Brinkley (Mum’s GP) and Page Hall Pharmacy Services who cared for Mum in her time of need and the Cooperative Funeral Service for their professionalism and service.

Finally, to all the congregation extended family and friends who have attended today to help us celebrate the life and legacy of our Mother (Mother Hastings), words cannot express, how our hearts feel. We are sincerely grateful for your prayers and support on this day. From the bottom of our hearts we Thank You.