Saturday, April 13, 2019 - 11:00 a.m.

New Bethel M.B. Church 346 Chapman Street Yazoo City, MS 39194

Rev. James Hines, Pastor

Homegoing Celebration for

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth thee is laid up for me a

crown of righteousness. - 2 Timothy 4 (7-8)

Acknowledgements The family would like to express our sincere gratitude

for the many flowers, calls, and prayers given to us during this time of bereavement.

We would like to give a special thanks to the Merit Hospital in Canton, MS.

~The McGee Family~

Active Pallbearers Timothy Holmes ~ Joe Thomas ~ David Clayborn

Gerald Peyton ~ Timothy Williams Carlos McGee ~ Tony Williams

Flower bearers Classmates of 1969

Interment: Yazoo Memorial Park

Old Highway 3 Yazoo City, MS 39194

Repast New Bethel M.B. Church

Yazoo City, MS

Services Entrusted To: Shaffer-Collins Funeral Home, Inc.

247 West Sixth Street ~ Yazoo City, Mississippi 39194 Office: (662) 746-3985

~ Life Reflections ~

Mrs. Vera Lee Griffin McGee May 22, 1949 ~ April 9, 2019

“To everything there is a season, and a time, to every purpose under the heaven” - Ecclesiastes 3:1-2

Vera Lee Griffin McGee was born May 22, 1949 in Yazoo County to the late John Wesley and Viola Hackett Gray.

She confessed in Christ at an early age and joined New Bethel M.B. church where she served on various boards at the church. To this union, three children were born. One of these children, Calvin Griffin preceded her in death.

She graduated from a training school in 1969. She received an Associate Degree in Nursing and worked for 30 years in nursing.

On April 9, 2019 our beloved sister, Mrs. Vera Griffin departed this early life. She leaves to cherish her precious memories husband Johnny McGee, two sisters Barbara Sue Griffin of Yazoo City, MS; Mrs. Cynthia Gee of Three Rivers, Michigan; Six brothers; Charles Griffin of Three Rivers Michigan, James Griffin, Willie Lee (Charlaine) Griffin, Lonnie (Joyce) Griffin, Alfred Griffin and James Griffin all of Yazoo City, MS. Two sons: Richard Griffin of Yazoo City, MS and Tony Regan of Three Rivers, Michigan; daughter: Heather Griffin of Yazoo City; one step daughter, Mattie Bailey from Chicago, Illinois and one God daughter, Felicia (Willie) Davis of Memphis, TN. Seven grandchildren: Kristen King Alexander, Richard Griffin, Jr, Larinda Griffin, Darrius Griffin, Keshona Griffin, James Cole Jr., all of Yazoo City, MS, and Brandon Russel of Lexington, MS, Five great-great grandchildren; Riley Daniell Griffin, Kieren Catchings, Kaycee Lishay Griffin and Maurice Alexander, Jr.; and a host of aunts, nieces, cousins, and friends.

~ Order of Service ~

Processional ............................................ Clergy and Family

Song ......................................................... New Bethel Choir

~ Scripture Readings~ Old Testament ......................................... Rev. Willie Smith New Testament ............................... Rev. Anthony Coleman

Prayer ................................................... Pastor James Hines

Solo .................................................. Sis. Deaatria Robinson

Reflections ................................................ Family & Friends

Resolution ....................................................... Class of 1969

Solo .......................................................... Bro. Cedric Gibbs

Acknowledgements ............................ Sis. Laverne Lockhart

Obituary ........................ Read Silent .................. Soft Music

Solo ............................................................... Sis. Bettye Fox

Eulogy ....................................................... Rev. James Hines

~ Shaffer-Collins in Charge ~

Recessional .................................. Clergy, Family & Friends

Don’t remember me with sadness. Don’t remember me with tears. Remember all the laughter we’ve shared through the years.

Now I am contented that my life it was worthwhile knowing that I passed along the way and made somebody smile.

When you are walking down the street and you’ve got me on your mind, I’m walking in your footsteps only a half a step behind.

So please don’t be unhappy just because I’m out of sight, Remember that I’m with you each morning, noon, and night.

-Vera

~ Tributes ~

“I’m Free” Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free;

I'm following the path God has laid you see. I took His hand when I heard him call;

I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day;

To laugh, to love, to work, to play. Tasks left undone must stay that way; I found that peace at the close of day.

If my parting has left a void; Then fill it with remembered joy.

A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss; Oh yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow; I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been full, I savored much;

Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief;

Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your hearts and peace to thee; God wanted me now; He set me free.

From: Riley, Danielle Griffin, Keiren Griffin, Kaycee Lishay

Griffin, Raymond Maurice Alexander Jr.

If Only You Could Have Stayed

Constantly thinking, never to be the same. The tears fall quickly just hearing your name.

Silence is golden, yet not anymore. Silence brings thoughts I just can’t ignore.

The nights are sleepless, dreams out of reach. Crying in my pillow to you I beseech.

Surrounded by family, I still feel alone. My heart is so empty, this pain I must own.

I wish I could hug you and just see your face. But now I have memories to stand in place. Gone but not forgotten that’s what they say.

Of course, that is true but if only you could have stayed. Love your children, Tony and Richard

Remember Me