Toni Lynn Program

September 9, 1958—March 15, 2023 “For you have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, and my feet from stumbling.” P SALM 116:8

Tuesday, March 28, 2023| 1:00 PM G OLDEN G ATE F UNERAL H OME 4155 S. R. L. Thornton Frwy. — Dallas, Texas 75224 Rev. Dr. C. Dennis Williams, Officiant & Eulogist Senior Pastor, Smith Chapel A.M.E. Church

I’ M F REE Don’t grieve for me, for now I am Free.

I’m following the path God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard Him call. I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work, or to play. Tasks left undone must stay that way. I found God’s peace at the close of day. If my parting has left a void, please fill it with remem bered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, ah yes, these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life’s been full, I savored much, good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch. Perhaps my time seems all too brief, Lift up your hearts and share with me, God wanted me now. He set me free.

On March 15, 2023, Toni A Lynn went to be with her Lord and Savior. She was born the fifth child of the union between the late Zebedee Henderson Sr. and Clara Henrietta Henderson in Dallas, Texas on September 9, 1958 where she lived her entire 64 years. Toni was a High School graduate of Skyline High School here in Dallas she loved to help people. She loved being around family at cook outs and was blessed to have a host of church family, friends, her surviving brother, and nieces and nephews. She had a strong fire for the Lord and loved attending Smith Chapel African Methodist Episcopal where she

enjoyed praising the Lord, singing, and fellowshipping.

Toni spent 30 something years in the health industry as a CNA where she worked beside her best friend Susie Branch along that time period. Toni was gifted to help the sick working long hours to honor those that were not able to care for themselves. Toni is preceded in death by her husband James Edward Lynn; her mother Clara Henrietta Henderson; father Zebedee Henderson Sr., Brother Zebedee Henderson Jr.; and sister Dorothy Jean Hasson. She is survived by her brother Demard Henderson Sr. (wife-Tammy Henderson). She leaves behind a host of nieces and nephews: Demard Henderson Jr., Johnmanique Henderson, Brittany Henderson, Cameron, Henderson. Johnny Henderson, Damion Henderson, Sonny Henderson, Tierra Henderson, Milton Musafiri.

P ROCESSIONAL /DVD T RIBUTE

H YMN OF C OMFORT …………….…. “I Look to You” - Whitney Houston

S CRIPTURE R EADINGS

Old Testament— Psalm 23:4…..………….. Valerie Anderson New Testament— John 14…….………………. Linda Murphy

P RAYER ………….…………………...……. Rev. Dr. C. Dennis Williams Senior Pastor, Smith Chapel A.M.E. Church

R EADIND OF O BITUARY (S ILENT )

M USICIAN /S OLO S ONG ……...………………….....……. Darwin Wade Director of Music & Arts—Smith Chapel A.M.E. Church

E ULOGY …………………...……………..... Rev. Dr. C. Dennis Williams

R EMARKS ………….………………………….…. Limit to 2-3 Minutes

R ECESSIONAL ……………...……. “I Can Only Imagine” - Tamela Mann

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. II Timothy 4:7

The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation for the sympathy, comforting words, prayers and all expressions of kindness and concern.

May God continue to bless you.

A CTIVE P ALLBEARERS

Demard Henderson Sr. Cameron Henderson

Demard Henderson Jr.

Johnny Henderson

Milton Musafiri

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