Sermon Tone Analysis

Greeting and Thanks

We are gathered here today at Mt. Ruhama Baptist Church in Maiden, NC to celebrate the life of Tolethia Stallings.

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Ruhama is a fitting place for such a celebration of her life.

It is here that family gathers annually to strengthen its love one to another.

And it is here, in the adjacent cemetery, that many deceased family have been laid.

We are gathered here today to celebrate the life of On behalf of the immediate family, thank you for your kindness, support, and love.

On behalf of the family, thank you for the many expressions and acts of prayer, kindness, support, and love.

Your continued prayer and support is most meaningful and sincerely appreciated.

Scripture

We are gathered here today to celebrate the life of On behalf of the immediate family, thank you for your kindness, support, and love.

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, is good word for us today.

It says, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble…The LORD of hosts is with us.”

In the Lord Jesus Christ reminds us that “Blessed are those that mourn, for they shall be comforted.”

The Lord Jesus goes on to say, “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

Prayer - Heavenly Father, thank you for your presence with us today as we celebrate the life of our beloved Tolethia.

Your presence is a comforting blanket like none other.

I ask that you especially comfort the family and friends gathered here today.

Thank you for the loving-kindness expressed to them from near and afar.

Let this day together help us to mourn the deep since of loss we feel in Tolethia’s death.

We come to you for rest.

We join our hearts with you at this time.

Ease the burden of our grief as we share in this celebration of Tolethia’s life with tears of love and smiles of remembrance.

May your grace abound as we acknowledge your presence and your promise of life beyond.

In Jesus name, amen.

Obituary for Tolethia Templeton Stallings

Obituary for Tolethia Templeton Stallings

Tolethia Mae Templeton Leonard Stallings, age 77, of Cataula, GA, formerly of Statesville, NC passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at her residence.

Born February 16, 1940 in Iredell County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Robert Buel and Flossie Mae Abernathy Templeton.

She is survived by:

Husband: George “Tony” Stallings of the home

2 Daughters: Susan L. Garcia of Havre De Grace, MD and Laura L. Mooney and husband Rev. Jay Mooney of Springfield, MO

2 Step-daughters: Sheryl Erickson and husband Rob of Atlanta, GA and Melissa Clarke and husband Matt of Orlando, FL

9 Grandchildren: Victor Garcia, Beth Bunger, Elise Wood, Eric and Erin Mooney, Taylor and Sarah Erickson and Noah and Joshua Clarke

2 Great Grandchildren: Brielle and Landry Bunger

Sister: Gloria Redmond of Statesville, NC

2 Brothers: Robert and Thomas Templeton both of Statesville, NC

Following this 2PM Celebration of Life service, there will be a burial in the church cemetery for those who would like to attend.

(May 13, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Ruhama Baptist Church in Maiden with Rev. Jay Mooney officiating.

Burke Mortuary & Crematory in Newton is serving the Stallings family.)

The family will receive friends Saturday from 1:00-1:45 p.m. prior to the service.

Celebration Introduction

Greeting and thanks

We are gathered here today to celebrate the life of On behalf of the immediate family, thank you for your kindness, support, and love.

Scripture

Burke Mortuary & Crematory in Newton is serving the Stallings family.

, is good word for us today.

It says, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble…The LORD of hosts is with us.”

In the Lord Jesus Christ reminds us that “Blessed are those that mourn, for they shall be comforted.”

The Lord Jesus goes on to say in Mt. 11:28-30, “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

Let us pray - Heavenly Father, thank you for your presence with us today as we celebrate the life of our beloved Tolethia.

Your presence is a comforting blanket like none other.

I ask that you especially comfort the family and friends gathered here today.

Thank you for the loving-kindness expressed to them from near and afar.

Let this day together help us to mourn the deep since of loss we feel in Tolethia’s death.

We come to you for rest.

We join our hearts with you at this time.

Ease the burden of our grief as we share in this celebration of Tolethia’s life with tears of love and smiles of remembrance.

May your grace abound as we remember a beloved mother, wife, grandmother, friend.

May your grace abound as we celebrate a beautiful, care, generous person.

May your grace abound as we acknowledge your presence and your promise of life beyond.

In Jesus name, amen.

Celebration of Tolethia Mae

Tolethia Stallings was an accomplished woman, wife, mother, and friend.

Although she physical stood a bit over 5’ in height, she towered in life as though 10’ tall.

Tony Stallings

We are gathered here today to celebrate the life of On behalf of the immediate family, thank you for your kindness, support, and love.

Scripture

, is good word for us today.

It says, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble…The LORD of hosts is with us.”

In the Lord Jesus Christ reminds us that “Blessed are those that mourn, for they shall be comforted.”

The Lord Jesus goes on to say, “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

Prayer - Heavenly Father, thank you for your presence with us today as we celebrate the life of our beloved Tolethia.

Your presence is a comforting blanket like none other.

I ask that you especially comfort the family and friends gathered here today.

Thank you for the loving-kindness expressed to them from near and afar.

Let this day together help us to mourn the deep since of loss we feel in Tolethia’s death.

We come to you for rest.

We join our hearts with you at this time.

Ease the burden of our grief as we share in this celebration of Tolethia’s life with tears of love and smiles of remembrance.

May your grace abound as we acknowledge your presence and your promise of life beyond.

In Jesus name, amen.

Tolethia Stallings was an accomplished woman, wife, mother, and friend.

Although she physical stood a bit over 5’ in height, she towered in life as though 10’ tall.

This lady was a short giant.

Tolethia’s beloved husband Tony probably captured it best when he would occasionally say, “There ain’t but one Tolethia Mae!”

In the 1980’s, during the emergence of the personal computer, the software that was used to operate a personal computer emerged from a formula of confusing letters, characters, and numbers on a screen to an understandable way with pictures that you could just click on.

Professionals called that way “WYSIWYG - What You See Is What You Get.” Timmie was WYSIWYG.

And it was fun and at times a challenge to keep up with.

Timmie had something to say.

She had an opinion on the matter.

How do you celebrate someone who stood 10’ in stature with only 10” of opportunity?

This lady was a giant.