F Dorothy Gadson · 2012. 7. 25. · Dorothy Gadson F inal a rrangements entrusted to: e. F. B oyd and s on F uneral H ome 2165 e ast 89 t H s treet 25900 e mery r oad 15357 e uclid

Dorothy GadsonFinal arrangements entrusted to:

e. F. Boyd and son Funeral Home2165 east 89tH street 25900 emery road 15357 euclid avenue

216-791-0770216-541-2856 216-831-7906

Victory Designs & Printing(440) 439-1971

novemBer 19, 1934 ~ June 17, 2012

Saturday, June 23, 2012Wake 10:00 a.m. - Funeral 10:30 a.m.

St. Mark Baptist Church11123 Buckeye Road

Cleveland, OhioRev. Willie Armstead, Officiating

To God Be The GloryGod looked around his garden,

And saw an empty space.Then he looked down here on earth,

And saw your loving face.He put his arms around you,

And lifted you to rest.His garden must be beautiful,

Because he only picks the best.A million times we’ll miss you,

A million times we’ll cry.If love could have saved you,You never would have died.In life we loved you dearly,In death we love you still.

In our hearts you hold a special place,No one could ever fill.

It broke our hearts to lose you,But you did not go alone,

For part of us went with you,The day God took you home.

Love you always,Your grandchildren

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Order of Service

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Organ Prelude...............................................................................................................................................Processional...............................................................................................................................The FamilyFamily Hour.................................................................................................................................10:00 a.m.Home Going Service....................................................................................................................10:30 a.m.Scripture.....................................................................................................................Dea. Samuel BurgessPrayer..........................................................................................................................Dea. Reginal EnglishSelection.................................................................................................................St. Mark Gospel ChorusPoem.....................................................................................................Angel Gadson & Maleah CampbellAcknowledgements....................................................................Family Member, Friend, Church Member

(Two Minutes Please)Resolutions......................................................................................................................Sis. Barbara MimsSolo................................................................................................................................Dea. Victor GadsonObituary.......................................................................................................................Sis. Naomi WilliamsSolo..........................................................................................................................Pastor Willie ArmsteadRecessional.............................................................................................................St. Mark Gospel Chorus

Every time that I smile... Everytime that I sigh...I think of your face, tears start to roll down my face.

You were my world, my inspiration and my heart.But the day you left me, my world fell apart...

You were my “Best Friend”, my one true confidanteAnd you were the best Mom a girl could have;

I would do anything to bring you back.But I understand God’s wishes and He needed you more

I will carry you in my heart everywhere I go.I love you, MOM,

Your loving daughter, Cynthia

Mom

As I walk along life’s pathwayThough the way I cannot see,I shall follow in His footsteps,

For He has a plan for me.

Love Always,Your Sis, Elsie

For My Sis

Dorothy leaves to mourn in her passing and to cherish her memory, her loving husband, Matthew Gadson Jr.; her sister, Elsie (Robert) Maynor; her children: Anthony (Doris) Gadson, Victor (Debra) Gadson, Philip (Viva) Gadson, Michael Gadson, of San Diego, California, Dwayne (Marie) Gadson, Cynthia Horton, (Michael Horton, deceased); 11 grandchildren: Maleah Campbell, Keisha Brandon, Angel Gadson, Michael Thompson Jr., Jeffery Gadson, David Gadson, Terrell Cannon, Anthony Gadson Jr., Lonnie Gadson, Christian Cannon, Keisha Gadson; 13 great-grandchildren; and a host of niece, nephews, relatives and friends.

Humbly Submitted, The Family

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ObituarySister Dorothy Gadson, daughter of Martha and Paul Pasket, was born on November 19, 1934 in

Cleveland, Ohio. Dorothy attended Cleveland Metropolitan School District and was a graduate from John Hay. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at St. Mark Baptist Church. In 1945, she met Matthew Gadson Jr. and married her “best friend” on September 30, 1953 and to this union six children were born.

Sister Gadson was employed part-time at the United States Post Office and several area hospitals until she found her calling in 1970 at Little Sisters of the Poor Nursing Home where she retired in 1999.

Sister Gadson enjoyed church and was a member in good standing at St. Mark Baptist Church and served diligently on the Nurses Guild and the Mothers Board.

Dorothy was a very spiritual person. Her favorite quote was “This too shall pass”. As a woman of God, she was family oriented, kind, soft-spoken, generous, gentle and sophisticated. She never forgot a birthday, anniversary or any other significant date. She loved pictures and had a lot of them.

Dorothy enjoyed shopping and watching basketball. Her favorite player was Michael Jordan. She used to do a little skating in her earlier years.

On Sunday, June 17, 2012, Dorothy Gadson went home to be with the Lord after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Martha and Paul Pasket and her siblings Paul Paskett Jr., John Jamison, Lonnie Paskett and Gladys Cummings.

Acknowledgements

FlowerbearersGrandchildren & Nieces ~ St. Mark Nurse’s Guild ~ Mother’s Board

We wish to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to our many friends for the many expressions of sympathy and acts of kindness and concern during our bereavement.

PallbearersAnthony Gadson Jr. ~ Jeffery Gadson ~ Lonnie Gadson ~ David Gadson

Michael Thompson Jr. ~ Eric Brown ~ Anthony Baylor

Honorary PallbearersSt. Mark Deacon & Trustee Board

RepastAfter the Interment, the family will meet at St. Mark Baptist Church.

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