Family and Friends Family and Friends
An angel lived among us,
A gift from God above. She showered us with kindness
And shared with us her love.
She cherished every moment With the man who was her life; Walking hand in hand together,
Facing life with all its strife.
She loved her children dearly, Each one a different way,
Nestled close within her heart. Though, now, she's far away.
She's gone to live with Jesus.
But, she's here with us, today, Smiling down on every one of us,
And telling us she's okay.
We wish to warmly thank you for your comforting words,
prayers, support, and genuine acts of kindness in our time
of sadness. It has meant so much to our family.
May God bless and keep you always.
Bostick-Tompkins Funeral Home
2930 Colonial Drive Columbia, South Carolina 29203
Willie A. Tompkins, Director
(803) 254-2000 bosticktompkinsinc.com
For I am ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the
righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them
also that love his appearing.
II Timothy 4: 6-8 (KJV)
Willodean Bailey Wise was born October 26, 1935 in the Booker
Washington Heights Community of Columbia, South Carolina. She
was the daughter of the late Reverend Arthur B. and Mamie Gant
Bailey. She passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Palmetto
Health Richland in Columbia.
At an early age Willodean, joined St John Baptist Church and was
baptized by Reverend Booker Sears. She was a graduate from C.A.
Johnson High School. She later attended the Waverly School of
Beauty where she received her cosmetology degree. On March 13,
1994, she retired from the State of South Carolina.
Willodean will be remembered for her respectful, quiet, easy-going
manner.
She will be missed by her two daughters, Wynetta D. Wise and Debra
Fanning, both of Columbia, South Carolina; her son, Leroy Wise of
Winston Salem, North Carolina; one grandchild and four great-
grandchildren; two sisters, Mary B. Bucker of Greenwood, South
Carolina and Julia B. Smith of Charlotte, North Carolina; as well as
several nephews, nieces, a host of other relatives, and many friends.
Oh, when I come to the end of my journey weary of life and the
battle is won. Caring the staff and the cross of redemption. He
understands sand says, “Well done.”
If you could see me now, you wouldn't shed a tear.
Though you may not understand
why I'm no longer here.
Remember my spirit, that's the real me.
I'm still very much alive, oh, if you could only see!
I've beheld our Father's face.
I've touched my Savior's hand.
The angels all rejoiced as I entered
the Promised Land.
Beyond the gates of pearl, I walk on golden streets.
I've touched the walls of jasper,
dipped my foot in the crystal sea.
The beauty is beyond words, nothing can compare.
I've even seen your mansion;
someday I will meet you there.
Allow Jesus to be your guide,
His word will show you the way.
So, please, don't cry! We will meet again someday!
Prelude
Processional
Final Farewell to Our Beloved Willodean ................... BTFH Staff
Hymn of Praise.................................................. “How Great Thou Art” Saint John Combined Choirs
Scripture Readings
Old Testament ................................................................Psalm 23 Minister Preston Wilson
New Testament ................................ I Corinthians 15:50-58 Minister Alphonso Counts, Jr.
Prayer of Comfort ............................ Reverend Dr. Jerry L. Cannon CN Jenkins Memorial Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, NC
Solo ....................................................................................................... “God Is” Sharon Minnieweather
Remarks (three minutes please) .................... Deacon Wallace Brown On Behalf of Saint John Baptist Church
Julia B. Smith Stephonne A. Smith
Solo ........................................................“He Looked Beyond My Faults Stephonne A. Smith
Words of Comfort ................. Reverend Dr. Jamey O. Graham, Sr.
Recessional
1101 Buckner Road • Columbia, South Carolina