Lula Mae Virgil

Reflection of Life

Lula Mae Virgil was born on August 29, 1926, in Lake Providence, Louisiana, to the late Ella Mae Blade and Luke Virgil, Jr. She was the oldest of three children. She received her education in Louisiana and began working part-time in Retail. Later being a fulltime mother and homemaker to her children. She later relocated to Oakland, California in the early 1960’s where she resided until 2003, moving to Tracy, California, to reside with her Daughter and Caregiver, Gwendolyn and Son-in-Law Wade Gardner.
She confessed Christ at an early age and united with the First Baptist Church, in Winnsboro, Louisiana, under the leadership of Pastor W.S. Robinson. She later united with Union Missionary Baptist Church in Oakland, California, under the leadership of Pastor J. L. Strauther. She was one of the organizing Members of Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership of Pastor J. L. Strauther, until it dissolved and then she united with First Morning Star, under the leadership of Pastor Hall. She later joined Mt. Seir Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership of Pastor H. Edwards, until his passing and then under the leadership of Dr. E.N. Crawford, Pastor, and became one of the organizing members of Praises of Zion Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership of Dr. E. N. Crawford, Pastor, where she served faithfully in various ministries and was appointed Senior Mother to the Mother’s Ministry.
She was affectionately known as “Lulie, Lu Lu, Ms. Lula Mae, or Momma”; she was a tender-hearted loving woman with a big heart. She loved her family, her church and she loved God. She would always say “He’s been so good to me.” She gave wholeheartedly to whatever the need. She opened her home, and her heart to all with an undying love. She was a strong woman, whose faith kept her, and as she fought the good fight, pressing her way, Heaven Bound from the toils of this life to the promise of everlasting life with the Lord.
She had one son who preceded her in death, Nathaniel Allen and she leaves to cherish her memories her son, John Scott of Tracy, CA (Minnie), Daughters, Catherine Williams of Oakland, CA, Maryann Landis of Hayward, CA, Linda Landis of Tracy, CA, and Gwendolyn Gardner of Tracy, CA (Wade), Brother, Amos Virgil of Baskin, Louisiana (Hattie), Sister, Dorothy Armstrong of Vallejo, CA, Daughter/Niece Velma Floyd of Stockton, CA, her other Sister, Verdia McClendon of Tracy, CA, her other Daughter Denise Berry of Suisun, CA, her Daughters in the Lord, Robin Crawford of Stockton, CA (Kenneth), Barbara Andrews of Hayward, CA and Ruby Lockhart of Patterson, CA (Willie). her other Son and beloved Pastor, Dr. E. N. Crawford., of San Leandro, CA. A host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins; other Children in the Lord and friends .



Order of Service

Prelude   …………………..Soft Music
Processional   ……………Clergy & Family
Scripture Old & New Testament   …………………..Appointee
Prayer   …………………..Appointee
Musical Selection   …………POZ Praise Team
Acknowledgements   …………..Sis. R. Lockhart
Church Resolutions   ………………..Sis. E. Green
Expressions………………………………………………….2 minutes   .Family/Church/Friends
Remarks by Clergy
Reading Obituary   ………………………..Silently
Musical Selection…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….POZ Praise Team
Eulogy………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Dr. E. N. Crawford, Pastor
Parting View   ………Fry Memorial Staff







CELEBRATING THE LIFE
of

Mother Lula Mae Virgil

Sunrise: August 29, 1926 Sunset: July 13, 2017

HOMEGOING SERVICE
Saturday, July 22, 2017
11:00 a.m.
at
Praises of Zion Missionary Baptist Church
1395 Bancroft Avenue
San Leandro, CA 94577
510-483-1811
Officiated By
Dr. E. N. Crawford, Pastor

PALL BEARERS

Brandon Callin         Eddie Callin, IV         Sebon Dupree
Kevin Dupree         DeAndre Givens         James Givens, IV

Honorary Pall Bearers
John Scott    Wade Gardner         Amos Virgil
James Givens, III   Ronnie Armstrong   Bro. John Bishop
Deacon Kenry Bailey   Rev. Willie Lockhart   Bro. Carl Dumas
      Bro. Jamel Bailey
The Family of Mother Lula Virgil would like to express their sincere gratitude to each of you for the kindness shown, your thoughts, prayers and words of encouragement given to them during their time of bereavement. May God’s Blessings be upon each of you.

Graveside Service will be held on:
Monday, July 24, 2017 at 11:00 a.m.
Tracy Public Cemetery
601 East Schulte Road
Tracy, California 95376


Arrangements By: Fry Memorial Chapel, 550 South Central Avenue – Tracy, California
   



The Lord is My Shepherd
A Psalm of David


The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want
He maketh me lie down in green pastures;
He leadeth me beside the still waters
He restoreth my soul;
He leadeth me in the paths
of righteousness for His name’s sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the
shadow of death,
I will fear no evil; for thou are with me;
Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me
Thou preparest a table before me
in the presence of min enemies;
Thou anointest my head with oil;
My cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow
me all the days of my life;
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever.
Psalm 23
















That Last Night
We went through our usual day and you had a couple errands you needed to do, your nails were a must, we completed them one by one. The day ended and night came, I tucked you in as I did every night with “good night” as we both turned in The morning came and you slept late as I began to wake you there was no response, only to find you had a stroke while you slept. My heart was torn because they said you wouldn’t survive, but my faith and hope was in the Lord who kept you that “Last Night”. Whenever they said no, God said yes; the fighter you were “showed them “I’m not done yet”. Those two & half months was your assignment, the vessel that God would use to proclaim to those that said no, “there is a God”, to help some others along the way renew, restore their Faith and for others to get to know the Lord. Your assignment was coming to a close as you moved away to the new facility. Your care was perfect as they gently, lovingly met your needs.
It was that “Last Night”, I remembered the night before that you looked beyond me to that corner of the room, no one was there as you stared intently and focused on that corner. We prayed as we did each night and I asked God to give you “Peace” as you slumbered. But it was that “Last Night”, I knew God answered my prayer. You were resting peacefully; your edema was “completely gone”. I stayed a little longer that night and held your hand. We listen to a few Sermons as you rested looking my way every now and then, as I whispered softly “I’m still here”. We prayed as usual, I gave you kisses and told you I would see you on tomorrow.
The next day I got the news you were NOT going into hospice, you were going to be Long Term Care. We started making plans for your room to bring your things in. Then I received the call you were gone but they were working on you. I started to cry because I was so far away; the Lord gently reminded me that He gave me that “Last Night”. All the way I prayed asking for one last time, just one more time, but you were gone from this old world to your “Heavenly Home. I’ll cry awhile but not sad tears because I know I will see you again on the other side one day. ”. I love you beyond words and I will forever carry you in my heart. I thank God for the honor and giving me the privilege to care for you and of course spoil you. Yes, our roles reversed you were my “Spoil Baby”. Take your rest Mother; I will see you again on the other side.

Lovingly Gwen














So Long, Never Good-bye

Well, the day has dreadfully come,
We have to release you to your heavenly home.
Oh, how we will miss your sweet, sweet smile
And your voice we heard each time you were dialed
Your love was so unconditional and pure
We could count on it and that was for sure
Although our hearts are heavy and we may shed some tears
We rejoice in the Lord’s blessing of you being with us for so many years.
Our love for you will live on throughout eternity
And we’ll rejoice with you in heaven as a family
Until we meet again in that great place beyond the sky,
We will say so long, but never good bye.
To Lulie (Mama) from your Family

By,
Denise H. Berry
July 22, 2017

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