_________________ FUNERAL SERVICE

DATE

Before family in or as family comes in: SONG – _________________

OPENING PRAYER & THANK YOU:	Pastor ___________

(Would like to give special thanks to Marie’s caregivers who loved and took

Thank you in behalf of the family for being here today. Your words of encouragement, cards, flowers and food have been such a blessing.

SONG: ______________

OBITUARY/EULOGY/COMMENTS:	________________

SONG: _______________

SERMON:	Pastor __________

ALTAR CALL:	Pastor __________

Songs played softly during altar call:

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When they start to come to open the casket….

Ending Family Prayer Time:	Pastor __________

SERMON:

Memories from her family:

--Her letter to her son, Ed in the Army and Cloyce in the Navy was daily—she even

sent cookies in the mail that were crushed when they got there.

-She loved her daughter-in-laws and son-in-law just as much as her own.

She taught all of the ladies about cooking, babies and house cleaning.

She was a peaceful, faithful and Godly example to everyone. She believed in “work

first and then play.”

She cooked (excellent) for family, friends, neighbors or those sick or in need – 3

meals a day for the family. They had two boys work for them. She treated them

like her own. You were always welcome, she made sure her children ate well, were

clean and properly clothed.

Her birthday was July 4th and that was her favorite holiday and get-together.

They had a wiener roast, lots of food and hay bales to sit on. Once they had their

organ outside and she started playing -- the cows and deer started gathering to

\listen. She would call Bill many times and play the organ for him over the phone.

As one of 12 children, she was a great mom, wife and friend. She loved to have big

Christmas feasts in their basement with everyone a place to sit. She had

experienced several tornados in her lifetime and was always quick to take cover.

They had to haul their water to a cistern and she was always conservative with how

much you used.

Her frugal ways impacted all of this family. She loved harvest and loved seeing an

abundant harvest.

The grandchildren loved her food, her love and she seemed to always have baby

animals. And a prayer as she tucked them into bed.

They had a habit of going to church often and many times every night of the week.

When she began to need extra care, they kept a monitor in her room—they heard

her pray every night for her family. Her prayer, desire and passion was for all of

her family to be saved and make heaven.

She was a prayer warrior and a Proverbs 31 woman. At 92 years she finished a

great life and tomorrow she will celebrate her 93rd anniversary in heaven.

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Bill’s poem:

Favorite Scriptures:

Rev. 3:20

“Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the

door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me.”

John 14:1-4

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.

Jn 14:2 In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you.

Jn 14:3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.

Jn 14:4 You know the way to the place where I am going.”

Proverbs 31:10-31

“A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.

Pr 31:11 Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.

Pr 31:12 She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.

Pr 31:13 She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands.

Pr 31:14 She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar.

Pr 31:15 She gets up while it is still dark; she provides food for her family and portions

for her servant girls.

Pr 31:16 She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.

Pr 31:17 She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks.

Pr 31:18 She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night.

Pr 31:19 In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers.

Pr 31:20 She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.

Pr 31:21 When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in

scarlet.

Pr 31:22 She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple.

Pr 31:23 Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the

elders of the land.

Pr 31:24 She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with

sashes.

Pr 31:25 She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.

Pr 31:26 She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.

Pr 31:27 She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of

idleness.

Pr 31:28 Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her:

Pr 31:29 “Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.”

Pr 31:30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is

to be praised.

Pr 31:31 Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city

gate.”

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Conclusion: Faithful wife, mother, friend

She took her responsibilities in life with grace and love as a servant. Strength,

dignity and wisdom wre in her life. She truly loves her family and today she is

called “blessed” by her children and friends.

Her final prayer is to SEE YOU THERE.

Marie’s Wishes: Her wishes that she stated many, many times was that

ALL the family would be saved and established in church, especially the

small children, so they would have the foundation they needed to live a

Christian life, serve the Lord and to meet her in Heaven.

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

“Train a child in the way he should go,

and when he is old he will not turn from it.”

Marie’s had written prayer: “My prayer is that our family can ALL be together in

heaven some day, forever and ever. I love all our family so very much! What a

wonderful time that would be!”

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