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6A – Fuquay-Varina Independent, Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Priority Associates for Women memorializes Pittman
Willa Adcock
Contributing writer
On Tuesday, Sept. 27, The
Women’s Priority Associates
met at Bentwinds Country Club.
It was a special day for this organization
of women who meet
to hear Christian speakers. This
time in addition to the speaker,
they met to honor the memory of
one of their own. Vickie Pittman
Atkins, 64, passed away Sept. 2,
2011 after a brief illness. She had
been an integral part of the core
group of Priority Associates from
its inception. Having worked diligently,
she had helped in the effort
to bring Christian speakers to
the area. Vickie, a teller at Patriot
State Bank, often asked coworker,
Renee Hayes, Corporate Secretary
and Executive Assistant, to
sing for the group. At the previous
meeting in July, Vickie had
obtained the speaker and asked
Renee to be the soloist.
A picture of Vickie was displayed
as Theresa Hamby, Doris
Weathers and Renee Hayes each
gave personal and heart-felt remembrances
of her. They told
how Vickie had supported Priority
Associates and how much she
had done for each of them as a
loving and close friend. All three
spoke of how she loved having her
friends attend Priority meetings.
We were all challenged to be more
like Vickie as she sought to follow
her Lord. Renee sang “Come to
Jesus” which she had sung at Vick-
Fuquay Varina - Roy Rufus Baker, 62,
passed away at Rex Health Care October 4,
2011. He was born in Wake county to the
late Rufus and Velma Baker. Roy was an
employee of the Town of
Fuquay-Varina for over 20
years, serving as Assistant
Fire Chief and dispatcher
for the fire and police departments.
Mr. Baker is survived by
his uncle, O.L. Baker (wife
Carolyn), friends Ronnie
and Lisa Murray, Cathy
Sykes, and Judith Dean as
well as numerous other friends and family
members.
A visitation was held at Williford Funeral
Home on Saturday, Oct. 8, with a memorial
service beginning at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers,
please make contributions to Kipling Methodist
Church. Please visit www.willifordfuneralhome.com
to leave condolences.
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ie’s funeral service. It was a tribute
to a wonderful lady who will
be greatly missed by those who
knew, loved and worked with her.
The guest speaker for the luncheon
was Judy Herriott. Judy
grew up in England but came to
the US in 1979 with her husband
and two young daughters. Her
ministry as a Bible teacher and
prayer ministry leader is exceptional.
It reaches into many states
and back to several European
countries. Judy also established
the “Upper Room” prayer ministry
for both Providence Baptist
Church and Christ Church in Raleigh.
The title of Judy’s message was:
“There Must Be More to Life
Than This.” She told of a happy
and carefree childhood. Her father
was distant but a good provider;
her mother was loving and
cheerful. Judy’s teenage years
were filled with many things to
enjoy including her ponies. But
money and possessions were
not giving her what she needed.
She thought things would come
together for her when she got to
college. Yet, all the time, she kept
wondering if there could be more
to life.
Always the optimist, Judy
thought she would find what she
was looking for when she started
teaching or after marriage. She
realized at age 36, happily married,
with two little girls, that her
quest was just a “pipe dream”. It
was a good life; she wasn’t look-
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Arnold, 79, passed away at
home, October 7, 2011. He
was born in Harnett County
to the late Lonnie and Maggie
Arnold. He was preceded
in death by his siblings,
Savan Baker, Fate Arnold,
Kay Gunter, and L.F. Arnold
Jr. Mr. Arnold served in the
Army during the Korean War.
Mr. Arnold leaves behind
his loving wife of 61 years,
Eva B. Arnold; children, Janie
Braswell (husband Richard),
Susie Tart (husband Horace),
L.E. Arnold Jr. (wife
Christy), and Amanda Weaver
(husband Dale); brothers,
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Jr., Timmy Baker, and Pete
Baker Sr.; grandchildren, Ashley
Braswell (wife Ashlee),
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ing for anything more. But, she
was shaken into reality when they
moved six times in seven years.
Could there be more to life?
She had a desire to impress
others with her well dressed little
girls. She thrived on praise. While
buying material one day to make
dresses for the girls, she was told
of a play group for children at
Christ Church there in England.
What she didn’t understand was
that the mothers were to have
Bible Study while the children
were at play. She continued to
ask, “Surely there must be more
to life than this?”
Judy expressed that the Lord,
in His grace, brought her to
Christ Church. She soon found
that the ladies in the group had
a quality of life for which she had
been seeking. She stated that
she learned that she was a sinner;
that everyone was a sinner.
She had not thought of herself
as such. She thought murderers,
thieves, and big time liars were
sinners. She read Rom. 3:23: “For
all have sinned and come short of
the glory of God.” If all had sinned
then she, too, must be a sinner.
She had thought her good deeds
would outweigh her bad deeds,
and she would go to heaven. She
realized this was not what the
Bible taught. The ladies at the
study told her that Jesus was like
a bridge between her and God.
Rom. 5: 8: “God demonstrated
His love for us in this: While we
were still sinners, Christ died for
Obituaries
Roy Rufus Baker Lonnie Esmond Arnold, Sr.
Bethany Taylor (husband
Jeremy), Hannah Tart, Marty
Tart, Niki White, Brittany Arnold,
Lonnie Arnold III, Zack
Weaver, and Meagon Waever;
great-grandchildren, Saul
Braswell, Holden Braswell,
Cody White, Jacob White,
Jessie White, Gracie White,
Colby Tart, and Keelan Tart;
there were also many special
nieces, nephews, friends and
neighbors.
A visitation was held at
Baptist Grove Church in
Fuquay Varina from 1-2,
Monday, Oct. 10. Funeral
services followed the visitation,
with internment following
at Greenlawn Memorial
Gardens. Please visit www.
willifordfuneralhome.com to
leave condolences.
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Shown above are Kathy Dickens, Doris Weathers (Holding
picture of Vickie Atkins), Judy Herriott (speaker), Teresa
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us.” Could this be the answer for
meaning in life?
Judy said she read John 14:6:
“Jesus said unto him, I am the
way, the truth, and the life; no
man cometh to the Father but
by me.” She began to realize that
she had found the treasure, but
she wasn’t sure she wanted Jesus
in control of her life. She read Romans
6:23 “For the wages of sin is
death, but the gift of God is eternal
life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Finally she decided to take the
plunge. She knelt by her bed and
prayed. She confessed that she
Staff Sgt. Glenn L. Rambeaut
Staff Sgt. Glenn L. Rambeaut,
age 73 of Broadway
died Wednesday, October 5,
2011 at Highsmith Rainey
Hospital in Fayetteville. A
longtime resident of Harnett
County, he was born October
1, 1938 and was preceded in
death by his father, Lacy Rambeaut.
Sgt. Rambeaut retired from
the United States Marine
Corps, serving two tours of
duty in Vietnam before he retired
after 20 years of service
to his country. After his retirement,
he worked as a painter
in the Broadway, Sanford, and
Barbecue Church area. Funeral
service was conducted
Saturday, Oct. 8, at O’Quinn-
Peebles Chapel with Rev.
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was a sinner; she asked Jesus
to forgive her. At that moment
God’s Spirit came into her life.
She began to spend time in the
Bible. Her restless spirit was quieted.
At age 37, she saw that life
had meaning for the first time.
As a result, she found that there
certainly was more to life than she
had ever dreamed.
Next meeting of Priority Associates,
Nov. 29; Bentwinds Country
Club; speaker Fran IdZiak; reservations
call Faye Johnson, 552-
3763; emaifjohn5050@aol.com.
Kipling News: Annie Bullock celebrates 97 years
The Rev. Melinda Ivey, pastor and
members of Kipling United Methodist
Church thank everyone that patronized
their plate sale on Friday, making their efforts
a great success. May God continue
to richly bless you.
The Rev. Linda McLean, pastor and
members of Bethlehem AME Zion Church
invite the public to come and worship with
them on Sunday, Oct. 16, at the 11 a.m.
worship hour. They will have a layman
speaking, as the third Sunday in October
is their annual Layman’s Day.
At 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 9, Douglas
Chapel AME Zion Church in Holly Springs,
pastor Rev. Nathaniel Mitchell hosted the
Women’s Home and Overseas Missionary
Society Annual Candlelight Service of the
Raleigh District, Anna L. Anderson
Day Celebration 2007-2011.
A service of praise and thanksgiving
was held in memory of
Anna Lucille Green Anderson by
Life Members Council Woman’s
Home and Overseas Missionary
Society African Methodist Episcopal
Zion Church. There was a
processional of missionaries in
white, with the hymn “Walk in the
Light”, and lighting of candles by
district officers.
Douglas Chapel Church Choir
rendered the music, Mrs. Dora
Jones, Life Members Chairman,
presiding. Scripture: Ephesians
2:1-10 read by Mrs. Brenda Davis. Prayer
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Kipling
Annie
Bullock
was by Rev. Jimmy McLean.
Welcome was by Rev. Nathaniel
Mitchell. The introduction
of speaker was by Rev. Claude
Willie III. The message was by
Brother Alonza Burnett, member
of Rush Metropolitan AME Zion
Church in Raleigh. The service
closed with singing the Missionary
Theme song, “Lift Him Up”.
Rev. Lawrence R. Turner, Jr.,
Presiding Elder Mrs. Georgia
M. Thompson, Missionary Supervisor
The Right Rev. Richard
K. Thompson, Presiding Prelate
Mrs. Doretha Morgan, District
Missionary President Mrs.
Eula M. Turner, Coordinator Mrs. Elaine
McClain, Secretary of Youth Ms. Tama
Bouncer, Superintendent Ms. Gladys
Young, Secretary of Supply Mr. Dora
Jones, Life Members chairman.
Bishop and Mrs. Henry Williams of
Fuquay-Varina visited Mrs. William’s aunt
Annie Bullock Saturday afternoon.
Annie Bullock wishes to thank friends,
loved ones and relatives for the lovely
cards, beautiful flowers, telephone calls
and your thoughts on her birthday. May
God bless you for your concern and wishing
for me many happy returns.
Annie Bullock had a birthday on Saturday,
October 8, celebrating her 97th
birthday. She has been a columnist for the
Fuquay-Varina Independent for more than
50 years.
Mitch Norman officiating.
Burial will be in Harnett Memorial
Park with full military
honors. The family received
friends Friday at the funeral
home. In his honor, memorials
may be made to a favorite charity
of your choice. Mr. Rambeaut
is survived by his wife,
Carolyn Brown Rambeaut;
mother, Ruth Parrish Bellamy
of Raleigh; sister, Anne
Parrish Nowell of Garner;
stepdaughters, Kathy Norman
and husband Ed of Sanford,
Tammy Jones and husband
Chris of Grimesland; four
grandchildren, Mitchell Norman,
Ashley Jones, Natalee
Norman, and Kristen Jones;
two great-grandchildren, Rhett
Norman and Claire Norman.
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