Freestone County, Texas Funeral Programs [Page 1/Cover Page] Home-Going Celebration for Mrs. A.M. "Sweet" Titus Near Sunset "I have glorified thee on the earth; I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do" John 17:4 SERVICE SATURDAY, MAY 16, 1992 1:00 P.M. JONES CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Fairfield, Texas 75840 Reverend Clara Gilbert, Pastor Officiating ------------------------------------------ [Page 2] Obituary Mrs. A.M. "Sweet" Titus was born Amanda Elmira Hunter on February 6, 1896. Later her name changed to Amana Marie. One of twins, she is the last of 14 children born to Reverend Eldridge and Mrs. Catherine Abrey Hunter. Her twin was Eldridge Emanuel Hunter. She possessed a keen intellect, and was a fluent speaker. She was an excellent student who did exceedingly well in Math. She atended Patterson Prairie and Titus Farm Schools of Freestone County, and Prairie View College, Prairie View, Tx. She did independent study and attended many, many religious and secular schools and seminaries. She married Mr. Governor R. Titus on February 6, 1921. They returned and guided six children: Wilbur Thirkield, Catherine Mary, Cornelius, Joe Pierce, Loreta Yvonne, and Dorothy Earnestine. She was a housewife and mother, farm hand, saleslady, seamstress, insurance agent, and retired as Director of Arts and Crafts, AARP Association, Fairfield, Tx. Her interest/hobbies included a love of the Church, of education, reading, televising, growing flower gardens, raising turkeys, raising pigs, sewing and cooking, needle work, quilting, handicraft, attending her meetings, solving word puzzles, playing games, entertaining children, and volunteering her services. Because of her varied interests, she joined many organizations, but the majority of her energies were spent in church and lodge related activities and causes. She was a member of Hopewell and Jones Chapel United Methodist Churches. She was also a charter member of Princess Court of the Heroine of Jericho. Some of the many offices she held in the church included Sunday School Teacher for more than 68 years, President of Ladies' Aid Society, Epworth League, Woman's Society of Christian Service, Certified Lay Speaker, Delegate to district, annual and general conferences and chairperson of numerous committees and commissions. In Princess Court, she was held mos offices on the local level and served as Deputy Grand Matron of District4 A and 4 C. She is survived by 5 children, 18 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and 2 great, great grands, and many relatives and friends. ------------------------------------------ [Page 3] [Poem] ------------------------------------------ [Page 4] [Memorial Service Program] ------------------------------------------ [Page 5] [Tributes and Musings] ------------------------------------------ [Page 6] [IN APPRECIATION] ACTIVE PALLBEARERS Grandsons Clois R. Cox James R. Jordan, Jr. Gary D. Phillips Malvin Titus Marvin Titus Steven Titus HONORARY PALLBEARERS Nephews and friends Adolph Hunter Warren C. Hunter, Jr. Johnny D. Hunter Dallis Warren J. W. Welch Wayne Hunter Jones Chapel United Methodist Men FLOWER BEARERS Choir Members INTERMENT Hopewell Cemetery Fairfield, Texas Will those driving in the procession kindly turn on headlights for safety. Arrangements by: CAPPS MEMORIAL CHAPEL Fairfield, Texas Dinner will be served to the family andout of town guests at the Reunion Center