Homegoing Arrangements

When thinking of the loved ones who have passed on before us, thank GOD for the years we had them on this earth to love. Remember the words of 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 (NIV) that say,

“Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have not hope. We believe that JESUS died and rose again and so we believe that GOD will bring with JESUS those who have fallen asleep in Him.”

So, let us rejoice knowing that when the believer passes away, we will see him/her again, if we accept JESUS CHRIST.


Homegoing Services

We extend our prayers and heartfelt condolences to the family of Sis. Bertha Jones.

Homegoing arrangements are below.

Visitation
Friday, April 4, 2025, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
E. H. Ford Mortuary Services
3390 Elvis Presley Boulevard
Memphis, Tennessee

Celebration of Life Service
Saturday, April 5, 2025
11 a.m.
St. John MBC
1656 Pendleton Street
Memphis, Tennessee

Interment
Monday, April 7, 2025
West Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery
4000 Forest Hill Irene Road
Germantown, Tennessee 

Let us continue in prayer for Sis. Kathy Shields and family in the loss of her sister, Ms. Raytrenace Sheppard.

Homegoing arrangements are below.

Visitation
Saturday, April 5, 2025
Noon
E. H. Ford Mortuary
1390 Elvis Presley Boulevard
Memphis, Tennessee

Celebration of Life
Saturday, April 5, 2025
1 p.m.
E. H. Ford Mortuary
1390 Elvis Presley Boulevard
Memphis, Tennessee

Interment
Saturday, April 5, 2025
2 p.m.
New Park Cemetery
1536 Horn Lake Road

We offer our heartfelt prayers and condolences to Sis. Vandella Bailey Richmond in the passing of her second cousin, Ms. Linda Mason.

Homegoing services are below.

Viewing
Saturday, April 12, 2025
9 a.m. – 9:55 a.m.
St. John MBC
1656 Pendleton Street
Memphis, Tennessee

Celebration of Life
Saturday, April 12, 2025
10 a.m.
St. John MBC
1656 Pendleton Street
Memphis, Tennessee 

We extend our thoughts, prayers, and condolences to Sis. Vernice Turnage and family in the March 17 passing of her niece, Ms. Kimberly Williams. Celebration of Life Services were held on Saturday, March 30, 2025.

Let us pray for bereaved families everywhere.

“Those we love don’t go away; they walk beside us every day.”

In Loving Memory of Our St. John Members who Passed in 2024:

  • Irene Woods – March 22, 2024

  • Pearline Leaks – March 25, 2024

  • Roy Walker – April 1, 2024

  • Dorothy Townsend – July 15, 2024

  • Lula Frances Jeffries – November 19, 2024

  • Rosie McNeil – November 23, 2024 

In Loving Memory of Our St. John Members who Passed in 2023:

  • Juanita Reeder Turner – February 20, 2023

  • Essie B. Crumpton – April 19, 2023

  • Sloan “Alliece” Luellen – July 6, 2023

  • James Ella Daniel – September 4, 2023

  • Massareno Stanback Richmond – September 8, 2023

  • Mattie Austin Teal – October 29, 2023

  • JoAnn Jones Causey – November 15, 2023

  • Willie Frank Neal, Sr. – December 23, 2023 

In Loving Memory of Our St. John Members who Passed in 2022:

  • Sis. Juanita Edwards – January 18, 2022

  • Minister James Lee – June 29, 2022

  • Bro. Paul Reynolds Sr. – October 17, 2022

  • Sis. Brenda McGhee – October 29, 2022

We pray the comforting presence of The Holy Spirit upon all bereaved families everywhere.