Mother Burda L. Gosha, age 100, Leslie, Georgia passed Thursday, September 20, 2012 at the St. Francis Hospital, Columbus, Georgia.
The wake service will be held from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Friday evening, September 28, 2012 at Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc., 607 Kaigler Street, Oglethorpe, Georgia.
The funeral service will be conducted at 11:30 A.M., Saturday morning, September 29, 2012 at the Brown Chapel Primitive Baptist Church (formerly Mt. Ramah Primitive Baptist Church), 184 Holley Street, Leslie, Georgia, with Host Pastor Elder Grier and Elder Eddie Slaughter, presiding. The eulogy will be by Pastor Otis Wells. Interment will follow in the Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Georgia Highway 118, Leslie, Georgia.
Mother Gosha was born July 4, 1912 in Leslie, Sumter County, Georgia to the late Rafe Walker and Fannie Walker. She was the widow of the late Deacon George W. Gosha. She was preceded in death by three children: Bernice G. (Milton) Simon, Janie Ruth Gainer, and Pearlie M. Scurry. She was a member and mother of the Mt. Ramah Primitive Baptist Church. She was a retired cook and homemaker. In her years at Magnolia Manor, Columbus, Georgia, she was very active as a fundraiser for the heart association, activities, worship services and especially art classes.
She leaves a legacy of golden memories to her beloved family, which include one daughter and son-in-law, Jennie G. (Pastor Otis) Wells, Lawrenceville, Georgia; seventeen grandchildren, a host of great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; two sisters, Ruth Daniel and Ruby Lee Bailey both of Detroit, Michigan; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
The wake service will be held from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Friday evening, September 28, 2012 at Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel, Inc., 607 Kaigler Street, Oglethorpe, Georgia.
The funeral service will be conducted at 11:30 A.M., Saturday morning, September 29, 2012 at the Brown Chapel Primitive Baptist Church (formerly Mt. Ramah Primitive Baptist Church), 184 Holley Street, Leslie, Georgia, with Host Pastor Elder Grier and Elder Eddie Slaughter, presiding. The eulogy will be by Pastor Otis Wells. Interment will follow in the Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Georgia Highway 118, Leslie, Georgia.
Mother Gosha was born July 4, 1912 in Leslie, Sumter County, Georgia to the late Rafe Walker and Fannie Walker. She was the widow of the late Deacon George W. Gosha. She was preceded in death by three children: Bernice G. (Milton) Simon, Janie Ruth Gainer, and Pearlie M. Scurry. She was a member and mother of the Mt. Ramah Primitive Baptist Church. She was a retired cook and homemaker. In her years at Magnolia Manor, Columbus, Georgia, she was very active as a fundraiser for the heart association, activities, worship services and especially art classes.
She leaves a legacy of golden memories to her beloved family, which include one daughter and son-in-law, Jennie G. (Pastor Otis) Wells, Lawrenceville, Georgia; seventeen grandchildren, a host of great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; two sisters, Ruth Daniel and Ruby Lee Bailey both of Detroit, Michigan; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
COMMENTS
- Keshonda(Tuesday, February 12 13 11:39 pm EST)
This was my great grandmother who I have only seen twice in my entire life. Once in Albany, and the second time in Ft. Myers at my grandma's funeral, Pearlie Mae, and boy my grandma looks just like her mom. - Jermaine, Gerunda and Family(Friday, September 28 12 10:32 pm EDT)
With our deepest and sincere sympathy!We are here for you Mrs.Wells. - Bessie Young(Friday, September 28 12 04:55 pm EDT)
Aunt Burda Lou will be remembered lovingly because of her humor and heart. My prayers and condolences are with you, Jenny. - Felicia Young(Friday, September 28 12 04:36 pm EDT)
With my deepest and sincere sympathy, MsJennie, thinking of you. Cousin Fe.. - Beverly Daniel(Friday, September 28 12 11:38 am EDT)
With our deepest sympathy your AuntRuth Daniel, and Cousin Beverly, May god bless and keep you all. - Ruby Bailey(Friday, September 28 12 11:26 am EDT)
In remembrance of my oldest sister,Burda Gosha. I'm gonna miss her. Love Ruby Lee - Angela Mains(Thursday, September 27 12 10:55 am EDT)
What a beautiful picture! I will not be able to attend but I certainly want a copy of the program and services.
Much Love,
John and Angela Mains - Henry & Mary Jackson(Wednesday, September 26 12 01:58 pm EDT)
With sincere and deepest sympathy. Jennie and family, Aunt Burda Lou was with us for 100yrs, thats a blessing. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. We will cherish the memories. Love Henry & Mary Detroit Michigan - Henry and Jacqueline Halton(Wednesday, September 26 12 09:25 am EDT)
Rest in Peace Aunt Burda Lou. I know you are in heaven celebrating with all those who have gone on before you. 1: Corinthians 15:55 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? Jennie, Blessed are they that mourn; for they shall be be comforted. Matthew 5:4 Aunt Burda Lou live a good and full life. For dust thou are, and unto dust shalt thou return. God bless you - regina.watts@yahoo.com(Tuesday, September 25 12 10:43 pm EDT)
Praise the Lord. Another child of God has gone home. I have very fond memories of Aunt Burda Lou. I fondly remember her singing Mahalia Jackson's "How I Got Over" under the anointing. What a blessing! My prayers are with the family. Blessings Minister Regina Hamilton Watts. - Minnie Holloway & Family(Tuesday, September 25 12 04:40 pm EDT)
Minnie Holloway & family of Desoto, GA send their condolences on the homegoing of Ms. Gosha. What a gift of 100 years of life. May her legacy behold the goodness of the Lord. - Pagie & Mae Belle Thomas(Monday, September 24 12 04:31 pm EDT)
Our condolences to Jennie and family. May God hold you in His loving arms at this time. - Sandra Rudolph(Sunday, September 23 12 08:11 am EDT)
I didn't know Mother Gosha, however she seem to have been a wonderful person. I just wanted to say that you were a blessed family to have had her for as long as you did.
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