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I ’ m Free

Statement of Appreciation Perhaps you sent a lovely card or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent a floral piece, if so, we saw it there. Perhaps you prayed a sincere prayer or came to pay a call. Perhaps you sang a cheerful song, if so, we heard it all. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, as any friend could say. Perhaps you prepared a tasty dish, or maybe furnished a car. Perhaps you rendered a service unseen, near at hand or from afar. Whatever you did to console our hearts, by word or deed or touch.

T HE H OMEGOING C ELEBRATION FOR THE L IFE OF

Whatever was the kindly part, we thank you, oh so very much.

Thanks to each of you The Family

Don't grieve for me now, I'm 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 play Tasks left undone must stay that way. I found that peace at close of day. If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah yes, these things I too shall miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow; I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been full; I've savored much; Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch. Perhaps my time seemed all to brief; Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your hearts and share with me; God wanted me now ~ He set me free.

Active Pallbearers Gregory Epps RayDetrick Jones Nicolas Jones

Quincent Reagor Charles Ray Jones

F EBRUARY 21, 1957 — A PRIL 23, 2023

Order of Service S ATURDAY , A PRIL 29, 2023 1:00 PM M T . C ARMEL M ISSIONARY B APTIST C HURCH 3122 M ETROPOLITAN A VE . - D ALLAS , T EXAS 75215 P ASTOR K ENNETH W. K ING P ASTOR M EDFORD B ODY , O FFICIATING

Life Reflections of Vida Renay Body

VIDA RENAY BODY was born on February 21,1957 to the parentage of Archie James and Joan Blondell Body. She accepted Christ at an early age at Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church. She later joined CBFC. Vida received her formal education in Dallas Independence School District attending Lincoln High School. Vida met Ralph Thomas and they were blessed with 2 children.

PROCESSIONAL

Rev. Karl Thomas

HYMN OF COMFORT

Rev. Karl Thomas

SCRIPTURE READING OLD TESTAMENT NEW TESTAMENT

Rev. Karl Thomas Pastor Aundre Thomas

Vida worked in the DISD school district as a cook.

Vida was a devout lover of Christ and loved her church and church family.

PRAYER

Pastor Marvin Roberts

SOLO

Pastor Marvin Roberts

Vida was the life of the party and would make you laugh anytime you were in her presence.

RESOLUTIONS

Lisa Magee, CBFC Joyce Moore, Mt. Carmel M.B.C.

Vida was preceded in death by her father, Archie James Body. Vida leaves to cherish her loving memories: Joan Blondell Body (mother); Reginald Austin (life partner); Kimberly Body - Elder (Kentrail) daughter; Ralpheal Body (son); Elzenia Rivers (Oscar), Gayla Thomas (Aundre), Chevis Epps (Reginald) sisters; Destany Eldridge, Nicholas Jones, Ray'Detrick Jones, Ava,Angel, Amaya, Amanda, Aiden, Adrianna (grandchildren); Rashad Body (Portia) nephew; Giana Malone niece; Patricia Wheaton Best Friend; and a abundance of aunties/ uncles/cousins and family.

REMARKS

Pulpit

SPECIAL REMARKS

Pastor Aundre Thomas

SOLO

Lana Spurlock

EULOGY

Rev. Reginald Epps

FINAL VIEWING

Golden Gate Directors

RECESSIONAL