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1918
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2011
Mamie Hartsfield Obituary
Mamie Scarlett Hartsfield, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2011 in Tallahassee, FL. Funeral services will be 12 Noon EDT, Fri., May 20 at Fountain Chapel A.M.E. Church with burial at Southside Cemetery in Tallahassee, FL. Wake service will be Thursday, May 19 from 6-7 PM at Strong & Jones Chapel (850-224-2139). She was born November 29, 1918 in Spring Bluff, GA and moved to Tallahassee at the age of four.
Mamie graduated from FAMC High School in 1937 and from Florida A&M College in 1941. Mamie (Nana) served Fountain Chapel A.M.E. Church as a Trustee, a Stewardess, and was consecrated a Deaconess by Bishop McKinley Young, Prelate of the Eleventh Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. She was also a member of the Capital City Garden Club - Petunia Circle Officer; a 4-H Club Volunteer Leader. She was a receipent of the Presidential Award from Florida A&M University on August 2, 1991. She leaves to cherish her memory, two sons, Richard Allen Hartsfield II (Janice) and Idus Cicero Hartsfield (Joni); five daughters, Mary Lois Hartsfield, Eleanor Vivian Hartsfield, Penny Hartsfield White (Bishop John F. White), Minerva Hartsfield Fields and Reba Diane Hartsfield; one sister, Earnestine Scarlett Benton; 18 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, an endowed scholarship fund has been established at Florida A&M University Foundation in honor of Richard A. and Mamie S. Hartsfield. You may make your tax deductible check payable to the FAMU Foundation, Inc./Richard and Mamie Hartsfield Endowed Scholarship Fund and mail to: FAMU Foundation, Inc., Attn: Mrs. Audrey Simmons Smith, Post Office Box 6562, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6562.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mamie Hartsfield
Love your babygirl
May 12, 2023
Nana, I am thinking of you and celebrating your life.
It's been 12 years but it seems like yesterday.
Missing you,
Your babygirl
May 12, 2021
You will always be my HERO.
It has been ten years ago today, but It seems like yesterday.
I miss you Nana very very much.
Juanita Jefferson Cook
May 22, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
May 20, 2011
To Eleanor and the Hartsfield family:
We (your Temple family) wish to send our deepest condolences to your family, We've heard so many great stories about Ms Mamie we feel like we know her. Please know you are in our prayers.
The Clinical Lab Staff Of Temple Hospital
Jeannette James
May 19, 2011
I have fond memories of Mrs. Hartsfield as my 4-H advisor, she trully wanted the best for the children in our community. Thanking you (Hartsfield childerin) for sharing your mother with the us.
Rita McCray
May 19, 2011
To the Hartsfield family,Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you. It has been many,many years since I've seen your Mom but we still have fond memories of the good times we had at your home. The aroma of your Mom's fresh baked rolls still lingers. Our parents loved the Hartsfield family and the Hartsfield family loved the Dean family.May God bless and keep each of you. Love, Rita Dean McCray and Linda Dean Plummer
May 19, 2011
My sincere condolences to the Hartsfield Family. Please find solace by reading John 14:1-6 and 18..Will keep you all in my prayers...Valarie Hammett(tallahassee,Fla)
May 19, 2011
Dear Eleanor, Caran and other Hartsfield Family Members: You have my deepest condolences on the loss of your mother and grandmother. May God Bless you providing you with strength and healing during this difficulty time. My deepest prayers are with you all.
~ Alice E. Stephens, Lithonia, Georgia
Zella Johnson Gaines
May 19, 2011
To the Hartsfield family, Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you all. Mrs. Hartsfield will be dearly missed. May God continue to be with you all. The Johnson family (Lessie, Jeanette, Zella, Richard & Melvin).
Gussie Lawerence
May 19, 2011
Allen,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you and your family at this time of sorrow. Ours prayers are with you.
Edwina Hall
May 19, 2011
Reba, my sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. To all of the Hartsfield family, may God provide you with strength and healing of your hearts! Rest in peace to your loved one.
Rosa Smiley
May 19, 2011
Minerva and other Hartsfield Family members. You all have my prayers and condolences. May God Bless and continue to be with you all during your time of need.
Delbert Floyd
May 18, 2011
To the Hartsfield Family,our prayers and thoughts are with you'll during your time of sorrow.
GENE PITTMAN
May 18, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Merlyn Richardson & Family
May 18, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time and sorrow. May God Bless you all.
Charles Reddick, Jr
May 18, 2011
To the Hartsfield Family, my prayers are with you at this time! Ms Hartsfield blessed this world with beautiful children! Handsome Sons, and Beautiful Daughters! Her work on Earth is done, She can rest in the arms of our Lord and Savior!
Pamela C. Zackery
May 18, 2011
Cicero and Family, you have my deepest condolences on the passing of you dear Mother. You all are in my thoughts and prayers!
Malissa Williford
May 18, 2011
I have loving memories of "Ms. Mamie". She truly inspired my upbringing and life. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Deborah London & Family
May 18, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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