"When It's All Over: African American Homegoing Celebrations"University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1996 - 214 pages |
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Page 62
... included the presence of family and friends who filled the church to capacity . In recognition of her Christian faith Mother Evans was buried in white . Other family members wore white , the men were in dark suits . The service included ...
... included the presence of family and friends who filled the church to capacity . In recognition of her Christian faith Mother Evans was buried in white . Other family members wore white , the men were in dark suits . The service included ...
Page 64
... included " I Made A Vow , " which was her favorite , " 99 and a half Won't Do , " " I Mean To Make It To That City , " " God Is A Good God , " and " I'm A Soldier , " all reminiscent of her faith in God . The words of " I Made A Vow ...
... included " I Made A Vow , " which was her favorite , " 99 and a half Won't Do , " " I Mean To Make It To That City , " " God Is A Good God , " and " I'm A Soldier , " all reminiscent of her faith in God . The words of " I Made A Vow ...
Page 101
... included three white limousines with more cars following . All of these processionals represented the unity of family members as they drove together with the deceased at 180 Jindra . Personal communication . 181 Wright and Hughes , 300 ...
... included three white limousines with more cars following . All of these processionals represented the unity of family members as they drove together with the deceased at 180 Jindra . Personal communication . 181 Wright and Hughes , 300 ...
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