[Funeral Program for Cora Walker, May 18, 1990] Page: 2 of 3
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Only God Knows
God saw that you were getting weary
So he did what he thought best. He
came and stood beside you, and whispered
"Come and rest." You bade no one a last
farewell, not even a good-bye. You were
gone before we knew it, and only God Knows Why!
OBITUARY
Sunrise September 8, 1899
pLac® Guadalupe County; Seguin, Texas
Parents George andd Edith Boyd Coleman
Sunset May 13, 1990
PLace Bexar County, San Antonio, Texas
Cora Lee Coleman Walker was the oldest of six children
born to the late George and Edith Boyd Coleman. Three
brothers preceded her in death, Walter D. Coleman, L. T.
Coleman and G. C. Coleman.
She was married to the late John C. Williams. To this union
one son was born. She later married the late Willie C. Walker,
and to this union one daughter was born.
Cora grew up and attendeo scnool in the Zion Hill
Community of Seguin, Texas. She confessed Christ as her
personal Savior at an early age, and united with the Zion Hill
Baptist Church, under the leadership of the late Rev. G. F. C.
Curry. She moved to San Antonio, and united with Corinth
Baptist Church, under the leadership of the late Rev. W. B.
Myers.
After several years, she relocated to Pleasanton, Texas and
in April of 1948, she united with Second Baptist Church. She
worked faithfully and untiringly in both the church, the
community and various service organizations for more than 40
years. She was also a member of the Heroines of Jericho.
In her declining years she returned to San Antonio to be
near her children and family. She was a loving and devoted
mother, grandmother and friend. One grandson, Harold C.
Williams, preceded her in death.
She leaves to cherish her memory, a daughter, Mrs. Laura 3.
Bradley; a son, Mr. Harold C. Williams; a devoted son in law,
Mr. Alfred Bradley and a devoted daughter in law, Mrs. Lillie
Williams; seven grandchildren, Edith M. Williams, Letticia D.
Kelly, Karen D. Williams, Sidney Lynette Lofton, Wendell C.
Strait, Cora S. Washington, all of San Antonio and Kenneth W.
Strait, of Germany; seven great grandchildren, one sister,
Mrs. Laura C. Crew of El Paso, Texas; one brother, Mr.
Sidney Coleman of San Antonio, and a host of other loving
relatives and friends.
ORDER OF SERVICE
Processional
Hymn "Jesus Paid It All"
Sis. Helen Joshua
Old Testament Rev. Roosevelt Collins
New Testament Rev. Harold T. Branch
Resolution Second Baptist Church
Pleasanton, Texas
Hymn "Just As I Am"
Congregation
Obituary Read in silence
Words of Comfort Ministers (2 minutes, please)
Soio "Rock Of Ages"
Veda M. Chastang
Eulogy Rev. Adolph Woods
Second Baptist
Pleasanton, Texas
Recessional
Expressions of Gratitude
Perhaps you stopped by to say hello, or called her on the phone
maybe you visited her a while to keep her from being alone. You
may have sent flowers or a card to show you cared, possibly you '
didn't come at all, but remembered her in prayer, whatever kindness
extended during the illness and homegoing of our mother and dear
friend is accepted with sincere thanks and gratitude that is
everlasting. May the Lord continue to bless and keep you in his '
dear love. Thanks very much, the Walker family.
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