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Ada Booker Obituary
AGE: 89 • Long Branch
Ada Elizabeth Suydam Booker, 89, of Long Branch departed this life, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012 at the St. Barnabas Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, (Monmouth Medical Center) Long Branch, NJ. Mrs. Booker was born on March 17, 1923 to the late Henry B. Suydam and Ada E. Menser Suydam Phipps. She was a bus and lunch aid for the Long Branch school system for over 25 years before retiring. She was a member of Trinity AME Church, Long Branch, NJ.
She was predeceased by her husband, William H. Booker, Sr.; a brother, Henry (Buster) L. Suydam, and by her daughters, Ada Elizabeth Williams, Barbara Ann Pitts and Carol Ann Booker and by her sons, Bill Booker, Jeffery Howard Booker, and William Henry Booker, Jr. Surviving is her special long time companion, Roger R. Rock of NJ; her sons, Kevin David Booker (Julia), Kenneth Ronald Booker (Melissa) both of NJ, Keith Douglas Booker of GA, and Claude Louis Pitts, III (Regina, deceased) of OH; her daughters, Connie Lorraine Brown (David), and Denise Lynn Owens, both of NJ; her sisters, Mildred Rice (David) of NJ and Toni Sams of GA; 30 grandchildren, and a host of great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nephews and nieces, including a special care giving niece, Karen Baker.
The viewing will be Monday, December 17, 2012, from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM at the Flock Funeral Home, 243 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ. A funeral service will follow at 11:30 AM at Trinity AME Church, 64 Liberty Street, Long Branch, NJ and the repast will follow at Chester Arthur Apartment (Community Room) 1:00 PM at 111 Union Avenue, Long Branch, NJ.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ada Booker
Marcella Baker
December 9, 2020
Miss you Auntie.
Marsie Baker
December 9, 2020
I miss you Auntie.
Missing you always d
Jenise Pitts
December 9, 2020
Connie
December 6, 2020
Mommy, I wish you were here to sing Happy Birthday to me. I miss you so much. Well Keith keeps calling me a saying what was mommy doing for the last three days 59 years ago. I was saying waiting to have me. Well today I having me the last daughter you gave birth to. Well just here to say thank you, love and miss you. You daughter.
Connie Brown
May 5, 2020
Love you and miss you MOMMY
Connie
January 10, 2016
Hey mommy, just thinking of you love you so much feeling a little lonely without you! But as usual I'll be fine!
Jenise Pitts
January 9, 2016
Thinking about you grandma.. Love and miss you ❤
March 18, 2015
Happy birthday aunt Tootie! We miss you much. Love Cheryl Montgomery.
Mona Booker
March 17, 2015
Happy Birthday grandma I miss and love you so much. The day you passed was one of the worst days of my life. What I would give to have one more day with you. The last night we spent together in the hospital I told you many times how much I love you and I told you to blink your eyes if you understood what I was saying and you did. I will never forget that night. When I got that phone call two days later it felt like my heart stopped. I couldn't breath I felt so lost. I know your in heaven now watching over us I just miss you so much! Rip grandma I love you!
Connie
March 17, 2015
Happy Birthday Mommy!!!! Boy you are sured missed. Lots of people think you are special. At work so I have to get back to you a little later. Just wanted to say Happy Birthday!! Love you!
Jinni Rock-Bailey
March 18, 2014
Someone who I will never forget...
Tiffany Booker
March 17, 2014
Miss you so much happy birthday!!! I know u looking over all of us!!! Love you grandma
Last Birthday we was able to spend with you here in person, 3/17/2012.
Connie
March 17, 2014
Happy Birthday Mommy!!!
Connie
January 9, 2014
Well MOMMY I sure miss you, but I must remember you are my angel now. I think it's time to get my live in order and really give my life to god. Without you two I am nothing.
Connie Brown
December 15, 2013
I miss you! Love you MOMMY!
Connie Brown
July 5, 2013
Hey Mommy, Having a rough day today, a rough couple of months but the last three or four weeks have been a real struggle. Sure do miss you so much. The last two days I have been feeling extremely lonely without you way to much crying. Thank god for David mommy. I have to stop to get my self together because all I have been doing for two days is crying. You are right I need support sometimes too. I always try to be there for everyone else. But sometimes I do need it too. I have to stop now just need to talk to you. You know I will be back.
Love you mommy.
Me
Connie Brown
June 1, 2013
Can't believe you left me. Miss and love you Mommy!!!!
Me and my mommy
Connie Booker-Brown
May 30, 2013
May 30, 2013
Love this woman always. Sure do miss you Mommy
Connie
May 30, 2013
Connie
May 10, 2013
Hey Mommy, Happy Mother's Day, Love and Miss your LOTS AND LOTS!!!!
mary pierce
January 14, 2013
To Connie. I no what u going there are no words but I no how it feels to lose ur mom , Ada has always been my girl. I never. Met. No one like her always want to touch and feel on me , such a pinching and crazy woman I love her and miss her
Valery Kirby
January 14, 2013
I will always miss that pretty angel that would always come in to my office with a smile and a positive attitude. Even when she wasn't feeling well. Connie, Karen and family sorry for your loss. It will be felt by everyone that knew her.
January 14, 2013
to connie and all of my cousins,,, aunt tootie will be truly missed,,she was so full of spirit,,and love for her family..i have a lot of good memories
jeanette suydam
January 14, 2013
To The Booker family~ Connie i am so sorry for the loss of your mother may mom rest in peace she's in a better place now singing with the angle's god bless you and the family and keep you strong, R.I.P. Mrs Booker!!
Lester Davis
January 10, 2013
To Keith, Kevin, Connie and Family so sorry to hear today that Ms. Booker had passed she was very special and loved very much she will be deeply missed. May God continue to bless and strenghten you all.
Me and my mommy!!
Connie
January 8, 2013
Mommy, I will always love you. Everyone including me say I am just like you and this is true. So all I have to say is thank you for making me just like you. I love you and miss you so much. But I do know that your pain is gone and all of ours will be too. But we will always love and miss you. Love you MOMMY!!!
Marianne Harrell (nee Simms)
January 3, 2013
Dear Kevin, Keith and family,
My sincere sympathy on the loss of your mother. She lived a long life and now is resting in peace.
Donna Watson
December 23, 2012
Mrs Booker you will be greatly missed! I remember the days at Gregory School in the playground and the lunch room, you put the fear of Good in each one of us children. That was just "old-time" respect which some of these children are missing today. May God carry you home and continue to be an angel to watch over your love-ones. God Bless. Donn Watson.
Sheila Ruffin
December 22, 2012
I am very sorry about your loss of your mom. She was wonderful woman. I pray that the Lord will give strength to endure this trial in your life. God Bless you all.
DORIS GRAHAM
December 20, 2012
CONNIE I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST, I KNOW WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH. THANK YOU FOR BEING THEIR FOR (DAVID) I KNOW YOU WILL MISS YOUR MOM. YOU WAS VERY SPECIAL TO MY MOTHER (MOORE) I THANK YOU FOR BEING THEIR FOR MOORE. I WILL KEEP YOU IN PRAYER. ONLY TIME CAN HEAL. I LOVE YOU AND DAVID. LOVE DORIS, ROBERT, PEBBLES AND TAYHA.
Tanya Hutchinson Merritt
December 19, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Marsie Baker
December 19, 2012
Aunt Tootie
you're the most beautiful..:)
Love,
Marsie
Marsie Baker
December 19, 2012
Aunt Tootie,
I'll miss you but I know who is the most beautiful. :)
Love,
Marsie
Jill Zwick
December 17, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you during this dificult time.
Ethel & Fannie
December 17, 2012
It can be so hard to face the new year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
DONNA SHOMO-LIGON
December 17, 2012
RIP Ms. Ada. Prayers to the Family..
James Brown
December 17, 2012
Sorry for your lost our hearts go out to
you and the family,With our love
James Brown and Brenda
Rodney Jackson
December 16, 2012
Mrs. Booker, you will be truly missed. To the family, I'm truly sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you. May you find comfort in God's word and with each other. Much Love.
Carol Williams-McNair and Family
December 16, 2012
Little did we know last night-- God was going to call your name.
In life we loved you dearly-- In death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you-- you did not go alone
For part of us went with you-- the day God called you home.
You left us beautiful memories-- your love is still our guide
And though we cannot see you--You are always by our side.
Our Family chain is broken -- and nothing seems the same
But as God calls us one by one-- The chain will link again!
R.I.P Grandma
I-Zeek and Syvona
December 16, 2012
My Darling Grandma,
You are taking a little part of us with you as you follow your angels who will guide you to your precious place.
As you enter your new heavenly home may you rest in peace.
For you will be truly missed and always remembered.
We love you always and forever.
Thasia Brown
December 16, 2012
There aren't enough words to explain just how much we're going to miss you Grandma Ada. They boys & I truly love you and we will never forget you or those pinches! I may not have gotten the chance to say goodbye and I won't say it now i'll just say see you later. RIP Grandma Ada ? (Don't worry Connie will be fine I'll make sure.)
The Jones Family(Cousins)
December 15, 2012
To my cousin Toni Sams and family, our deepest condolences and sympathy to you and yours during this time. Nay God sustain you.
ann & Libby
December 15, 2012
we miss u much the talks and laughs we had are truly missed RIP luvy
Terese Boyer
December 15, 2012
Connie and Family ~ We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. Rest in peace beautiful Ms. Booker. We love you. Terese, David, Rhiannon and Aarhia
amy smith
December 15, 2012
Ada will be missed by all here at Royal senior Care. Staff and clients all loved her we were blessed to have her here with us everyday she always had a smile and a joy about her no matter how much pain she might have been in that day she still kept smiling. my prayers go out to her family at this time and know that she was and will always be part of our royal senior care family thank you for sharing her with us we were blessed
LYNN & ERNEST FREER (neeMUMFORD)
December 15, 2012
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AT THIS TIME. OURS PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY.
Cheryl
December 15, 2012
I will always remember Ms Ada.
She was a big part of my life growing up on 6th avenue in Long Branch. I will miss her dearly. Love & prayers to the family. Sincerely, Cheryl M.
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