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Geraldine Odester "Sporty" Amos, on March 17, 2014 at 8:02 am God called his faithful servant home. She was 91 years old. She is preceded in death by her beloved parents, Rev. Grover C. Amos Sr., and Lillie Mae Owens Amos, her loving sister and brother, Marguerite Cleon Amos and Grover C. Amos Jr. Miss Amos was a native of Lake Providence, LA, but came to New Orleans as an infant. She was a product of Macarty, Albert Wicker and McDonogh # 35, she received a Christian Training Diploma from Union Baptist Theological Seminary, a BA degree from Dillard University, a BS from Atlanta University, Master of Science degree and a Master of Religious Education from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary being the first black woman admitted. In 1972 Miss Amos returned to Dillard University where she served as Associate Librarian until 1985 when she retired. Miss Amos had a full and enjoyable life for which she thanked God daily. Her passion was visiting the sick and shut-in, tutoring children and adults. She loved reading, baking, letter writing and was a world traveler. Miss Amos leaves to cherish her memory, her devoted sister who she lived with the last 88 years Beulah Eloise Dixon Amos, one niece Cheryl Ann, 4 nephews, Grover Cleveland III, Michael Keith, Bruce Kevin and Glen David Amos, great and great-great nieces and nephews, cousins, a host of other relatives, friends and the Amozion Church family. Relatives, friends of the family, also residents, faculties and staffs of The Landing at Behrman Place, Dillard University, Deansgate Factory, Dears Serenity House, New Orleans Post Office, Ochsner Hospital and The Sanctuary at Passages Hospice; pastors, officers and members of Branch Bell, Asia, Greater Liberty, Second Free Mission, Second Zion Number 1, Austerlitz, Pentecost, Regular, Pleasant Zion and all neighboring churches are all invited to attend the service at Amozion Baptist Church, 907 Deslonde St., NOLA 70117 on Saturday, March 29, 2014 for 10:00 am, Rev. Charles Mack, officiating. Interment is in St. Louis # 3 Cemetery, 3421 Esplanade Ave., NOLA 70119. Arrangements with Charbonnet Labat Glapion, (504) 581-4411.
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Cousin Geraldine (1cousin 1x removed) was a sweet and genuine person that moved the hearts of all that she was in contact with.
My visits with her helped me to gain knowledge about our widely dispersed family. Her accomplishments at Dillard and overseas provided a goal for myself and other family members.
She is missed…..She will be missed… always and forever.
BOOKER ([email protected]) AMOS
October 13, 2014
Her light will always shine in my memories.
Eloise, I will still visit each time I am in New Orleans so we can chat and relive our happy times with your lovely sister.
CHARLINE Lewis Jacob DU'59
April 10, 2014
I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of Ms. Amos she was a sweet classy lady and I will always remember her smile. Ochsner Clinic Rosa Pineda
April 9, 2014
My sincere sympathy to the family for the loss of your dear loved one. May you find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2. Again my deepest sympathy.
April 5, 2014
Ms. Eloise, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I will always remember Ms. Amos as a proud christian woman that I admired.
Love,
Donna Duplantier
April 2, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Charles Teamer, Sr.
March 31, 2014
To The Bereaved Family : God did not bring you this far to leave you. No more pain, heartaches and sufferings. I was Paul Watson,s friend when I met Ms. Amos . Later Years I attended Dillard University Where we really became friendly .she helped me so much. I would visit her sometimes a Amozion Church. She was A blessing to so many At Dillard . She will be Missed An Angel Has Gone on to be with the Father. God Bless Joycelyn Jagers
joycelyn jagers
March 31, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
annie horne
March 31, 2014
God has truly called one of his own precious angels home. I have fond memories of Miss Amos from her days as librarian at Dillard University. She was always such a gracious, encouraging and inspiring person - a real lady of God. May God comfort and bless her family.
Lois Davis
March 30, 2014
God has truly called an Angel home. Ms. Amos will missed by our family and many more. She was quiet a lady and true inspiration
Selena Barnes Joseph
March 30, 2014
May the love and comfort of the Holy Scriptures be with all the family and friends of our dear friend Geraldine. As a Follower of Jesus, we have the assurance that she has only gone before us into the very Presence of Our Beloved Savior. Our lives have been enriched by her sacrificial love and generosity. May her legacy of furthering The Gospel bear fruit 100 fold both here in America and throughout the globe for all of eternity.
Love in Christ,
Bessie G. Montgomery, Sonja Montgomery and Gwendolyn Lawless & Family
Bessie Montgomery
March 29, 2014
Although we were separated by Hurricane Katrina, The Lord did allow us to reconnect. I will always cherish my memories of you as a good Christian woman and our time together at Amazion. My heart goes out to your family and I pray that God gives them solace in this time of grief.
Bessie Montgomery
March 29, 2014
An absolutely beautiful person, in and out...
Charmaine Age
March 28, 2014
I will miss you sis Amos always
had a beautiful smile on your face every Sunday morning @ church@ Amozion B. Church we will miss you so much R.I.P from fontella & carl
Fontella Mccormick
March 28, 2014
Rest in Peace Sis. Amos. You will be missed.
March 28, 2014
A wonderful neighbor, an inspiring Christian Black woman, a beautiful human being. Our condolences to you, Eloise and family.
"Prayer for Those Who Mourn
Almighty God, Father of all mercies and giver of all comfort: Deal graciously, we pray thee, with those who mourn, that casting every care on thee, they may know the consolation of thy love, through Jesus Christ our Lord."
Book of common Prayer
Clarence & daughters Inniss
March 28, 2014
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Venola Jones
March 28, 2014
Those of us who attended Dillard could never forget Ms. Amos. The very essence of the library was Ms. Amos and she has truly lived a full and blessed life. May she rest in peace,yours in Christ,
Yvette Marsalis
March 28, 2014
Pudding, we are so sorry for your loss! We are sending prayers for you and your family. We will miss Gerrie very much, and will always be your friends & family! Love Mary and Wayne
Mary & Wayne Gates
March 28, 2014
During this time of sorrow, may the warm thoughts of "Sporty" bring comfort to your heart.
Dr. Carole Taylor-Carter, retired librarian
March 27, 2014
To The Amos Family, may the Lord be with you during your time of grief.Sis. Amos was such a blessing to me I felt in love with her the first time we met.May her work speak for her.Sleep on and take your rest until we meet again!
Toyce Carroll
March 27, 2014
My prayers and sincere sympathy to the entire family. Such a GIANT Christian woman and lover of the Lord. So happy I was able to meet and know her..
Sherrianne Smith
March 27, 2014
May the love of family and friends carry you through your grief and may you find comfort in God's Word.Psalm 65:2" O hearer of prayer, to you people of all sorts will come."
March 27, 2014
To Maw Maw Amos' Family:
I send my love and prayers. I fell in love with Sis. Amos last year during the First District's session at Branch Bell. I am glad I got to visit her and read my card.
Alexcia Morgan
March 27, 2014
Blest Be The Tie That Binds Our Hearts in Christian Love!
To the Amos Family:
Our family sends our condolences, prayers and, most of all LOVE, to each of you. Miss Amos was one of our Matriarchs, growing up in the Lower 9th Ward. She was a virtuous woman of God, who consistently loved, cared and shared with everyone she met. God blessed her with longevity and favor to work in his Vineyard sharing His Good News. Her legacy will live on! Mother Eloise God will take care of you. Mother Amos is now resting in the Arms of Jesus Christ and "Perfectly Healed."
All our Love!
Grandchildren of
Rev. Robert K. and Beulah Watson and
Rhea Joseph Dokes
March 27, 2014
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