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Home Going Celebration for Jeroline Ann Lee April 15, 1924 January 27, 2002 Thursday, January 31, 2002 Ten o'clocki nt he morning Churcofht heB lessed. St. CharlesB i Clinton Avenue and Van Ness Place Newark, New Jersey Msgr. Rev. Paul D. Schetelick, Officiating Order ofS ervice Welcome and Blessing of the Body “I’ve Got a Feeling” (LMGM252) Processional: Placing of the Pall Sandra and Denise Lee Opening Prayer of Consolation Scripture Reading 1: Isaiah 25: 6A, 7-9 Marie Bagby Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 23 Marie A. Bagby Scripture Reading 11: Acts of the Apostles 10:34-36, 42-43 Mary Brown Gospel Acclamation Gospel: Matthew 5:12a Words of Resurrection and Consolation: Prayers of the Faithful: Liturgy of he 's Last T Presentation Hymn: “Give Me a Clean Heart” (LMGM279) Gift Bearers: Hassan and Sharonda Perkins Holy, Holy, Holy The Lord's Prayer Sign of Christ's Peace: Communion Hymn: “God Will Take Care of You” (LMGM183) Meditation Hymn: t “Order My Steps” Obituary: Alice Williams Remarks Hassan and Sharonda Perkins Final Commendation Recessional Hymn: “TU Fly Away” Interment: NEW JERSEY VETERANS’ CEMETERY Wrightstown, New Jersey Obituary Jeroline Ann Lee, fondly called “Jerri”, was born on April 15, 1924 in Albany, New York. The family relocated to East Orange, New Jersey and in later years, took up residence in Brooklyn, New York where “Jerri” completed her education. During World War II, Jeroline was employed by the War Department in Washington, D.C. On January 27, 1946, she was united in holy matrimony to James M. Lee who predeceased her. To this union three daughters were born, the late Gwendolyn Perkins, Sandra Lee and Denise Lee, all of Newark, New Jersey. “Jerri” was a faithful and devoted member of Blessed Sacramenv/St. Charles Borromeo Church for many years. She served as Eucharistic minister, proclamation of the word, instructor for R.C.LA (Right of Christian Initiation for Adults). She also devoted her time to the church as a food pantry volunteer and Bingo worker. The Archdiocese of Newark awarded her the Jubilee 2000 Award. For several years, Jeroline was the treasurer of the Blessed Sacrament/St. Charles Rosary Altar Society. She was employed for thirty-five years and retired in 1994 from the City of Newark, as a medical clerk stenographer for the Department of Food and Drugs. Much of “Jerri’s” spare time was devoted to the Girl Scouts of America community activities before she held the position of Assistant Girl Scout Leader in 1959. She served on the Board of Directors in 1973 and was second and third Vice President from 1978-198----. Jeroline received the highest award in adult scouting—called the “Thanks Badge II” in 1993. Jerri was one of the founders of the Crispus Attucks Association, a membofe trhe Metropolitan Civic Association and the Ind Citizen’s Alliance. The Black Professional Women awarded her their Sojourner Truth Award. “Jerri” is survived by two daughters, Sandra Lee and Denise Lee; one grandson, Hassan Perkins; one granddaughter, Sharonda Perkins; a son- GOD Saw you getting tired And ac ure was not to be So He put His arms around you, And whispered, “Come to Me!” With tearful eyes we watched you, And saw you pass away Although we loved you dearly, We could not make you stay. Your golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best Acknowledgments: We, the family acknowledge all expressions of love, Kindness and To sympathy in our time ofb ereavement. We gratefully and sincerely appreciate all ofy our support. | CiPsrof essiSonael seervdices bSy: eta 130 Lyons Avenue 130 Main Street Newark, New Jersey Orange, New Jersey PROGRAM BY: SERENITY (908) 355-3117