Charlotte Nicely Colbert

Charlotte Nicely Colbert
SEABROOK, MD -- Deaconess Colbert, of 9707 Woodland Ave., Seabrook, MD, passed on Friday, September 26th, 2003 at Johns Hopkins Medical Center, Baltimore, MD.
She was born in White County, GA on December 6, 1940. She leaves to mourn her passing, her devoted husband of 39 years, Deacon Sylvester Colbert of the home; father, Jesse (Gertrude) of Sautee, GA; sisters, Shirley Richardson (Phillip), Sautee, GA, Carol Strickland, Taccoa, GA, and Anna Pharr (Richard), Charlotte, NC; brothers Larry Nicely (Patricia), Clarksville, GA, Kenneth Nicely, Athens, GA, Frederick Pharr (Debbie), Norfolk, VA; a devoted nephew, Aldric Gill, Charlotte, NC; Uncles Holly Gill (Marion), Temple Hills, MD and Roy Wallace (Catherine), Cleveland, OH; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and classmates.
Her Mother, Jessie N. Gill, and Stepfather, Houston Gill, preceded her in death.
Deaconess Colbert became a member of New Bethel Baptist Church in 1971. She served tirelessly in many capacities over the years, Chairperson of the Deaconess Board, President of the Usher Board, President of December Circle, and she also served in the women's choir. She was Educated at Logan High School and Barber-Scotia College, Concord, NC, and was a retired Senior Underwriter for General Electric Mortgage Insurance.
Memorial services were held on October 4th, 2003 at New Bethel Baptist Church, 1739 9th St NW, Washington DC, 20001, Dr. Walter Fauntroy, Pastor, Dr. James Wilson, Assistant Officiated. Homegoing Funeral Service was held on October 7, at First Christian Church, Rev. Fred A. Peeler Jr., Pastor, 158 Rone Street SW, Concord, NC, 28025, where the couple worshiped anytime they were at home. Dr. E. R. Kirkpatrick officiated. Interment was at Rutherford Memorial Park.
Memorials in Sister Colberts name may be sent to either church.