A system error has occurred. 51,128 likes karenclarksheard Thank you everyone for your prayers and your heartfelt condolences. As the family mourned the passing of their matriarch, their energies turned to their father. Year should not be greater than current year. THE INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Announces the Homegoing of District Missionary Annie B. Gatlin Mother of Sunday School Bishop Alton Gatlin, President COGIC NewsFeed The Official Source for COGIC News and Information SIGN UP TODAY! She believed in telling you how it is because she wanted the best for you. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. 2023 ChurchLeaders.com, All rights reserved. All three states are areas where COGIC has a significant presence and COVID-19 has been rampant, Porter believes that the annual meetings COGIC holds in March for its more than 300 jurisdictions could have been partially responsible for spreading the disease. You are in my prayers. He has been a great pastor, mentor, & friend to my entire family & mentored many friends. I will truly miss this great man of God. Please reset your password. Other COGIC leaders in Michigan whose deaths have been connected to the virus include bishops Robert E. Smith, Sr., and Robert L. Harris, as well as Willie Mae Sheard. Drew said. A Tribute to Bishop James L. Whitehead, Jr. from Presiding Bishop Emeritus Charles E. Blake, Sr. COGIC Mourns the Passing of Bishop Clyde David Jones, Final Arrangements for Bishop Roy L. H. Winbush, COGIC Mourns the Passing of Bishop Matthew Williams. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. Beloved husband of Shirley; loving father of 10; and grandfather to 13. Please remember in your prayers the Entire Sheard Family during this time of bereavement. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Mother Willie Mae Sheard Tribute ( short video) REST IN HEAVEN sistasofgospel (ONLY CHANNEL) 70.4K subscribers Subscribe 1.6K Share 40K views 2 years ago #karenclarksheard #kierrasheard. Try again later. We are praying for your loss. Previously city included West Bloomfield MI. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Ways to honor WILLIE SHEARD's life and legacy. She was always saying, Make us proud. The fact that she contracted the virus, and now this is a way for others to get tested so they dont pass it on, its something she would be proud of, Sheard said. "She believed in doing the right thing (and) in being true to God.". I admired her sense of style and mostly her class and elegance that beamed from inside and out.. However, please look to the hills for where your help come from. We serve an awesome God who always comfort his saints. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. We care about your data. Rev. "He taughtus that we have to be examples of what we teach and preach about.". Heis one of the high statesmen of the church both here locally nationally and internationally, said Bishop Edgar Vann, senior pastor at Second Ebenezer Church, who knew him for more than 40 years. Thank you to the Sheard family for sharing such a great, gentle, wise, anointed man of God. Bishop Sheard entered the ministry in 1973 after years as a deacon and working in the denominations youth department, colleagues said. Saturday will a blessed celebration to a great kind-hearted loving man. We are praying for the family. Bishop Sheard led the Greater Mitchell Temple Church of God in Christin Detroit and was long active in the denomination. Dont get grown and crazy. . A private service will be heldFriday. In the early years of her marriage she used to make her own clothes.. In addition, she was big on voting, so we are glad that the NAACP will be doing voter registration and census taking as a part of the day.. Venora Holmes-Johnson. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Sign. Bishop Roy L. H. Winbush General Board Member, Emeritus Prelate, Louisiana First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction, Emeritus May 7, 1930 December 19, 2021 COGIC NewsFeed The Official Source for COGIC News and Information SIGN UP TODAY! Testing permalinks by date. Both brothers said their mother instilled in them the importance of being good people and treating everyone right. to the family or plant a tree Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Mother Sheard, as she was affectionately known throughout the country, was a beloved leader of womens ministry throughout the Church of God In Christ, the largest predominantly black Pentecostal denomination in the world. She was a great woman of God.. A Tribute To Bishop James Lee Whitehead, Jr. From: Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr. Presiding Bishop Emeritus Church Of God In Christ, Inc. COGIC NewsFeed The Official Source for COGIC News and Information SIGN UP TODAY! "Ill never forget how back in 2014 when hundreds of our citys parks had been closed by the emergency manager, he stood up and told me it was unacceptable and his church was going to take care of Diack Park next to his church. There was a problem getting your location. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. She has always had a passion for the written word and has been writing professionally for the past five years. I know that know to be absent in the body is for Pastor Sheard to be present with the Lord that he preached about. Karen Clark Sheard said Mother Sheard not only cared for her when she was recovering, she filled in the gap left by the passing of her own mother, gospel pioneer Mattie Moss Clark. Sheard was a church leader in the Detroit area and her husband, Bishop John H. Sheard, is currently recovering from the virus. It currently has six million members. Verify and try again. Bishop Sheard taught social science,had a driving school and helped prepare taxes, his son said. Sheard said his mother "was a tremendous person and a leader of leaders' wives.". Drew Sheard described his father as a man of integrity. Please enter your email and password to sign in. He was a remarkable man.". Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. based on information from your browser. His death came after he lost his wife of 64 years, Willie Mae, to COVID-19 in April 2020. While Bishop Sheard held important roles, he was affable with everyone, Vann said. Drew Sheard, was elected the presiding bishop for the Church of God. She cared for me like I was her own blood daughter.. The Celebration of Life Funeral For Mother Willie Mae Sheard - YouTube Jive I Love You All Meditation Music Funeral Legacy Celebration Mother Memories Supportive More information . Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Besides his son, other survivors include daughter-in-law Karen Clark-Sheard, an award-winninggospel singer; another son, Ethan B. Sheard, a superintendent in the church and assistant pastor at Greater Mitchell Temple; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. We extend our deepest sympathy and our prayers to you. Regarding the other COVID-related deaths in the denomination, Porter said, Either the first lady of the church has passed, a deacon, or a church mother or a younger person in the church has passed.. ADMIN ASST WILLIE E. SHEARD WILL BE MISSED. Bishop Clyde David Jones March 7, 1941 December 14, 2022 COGIC NewsFeed The Official Source for COGIC News and Information SIGN UP TODAY! May you rest in peace from brother matt heard. He will be forever in our hearts and minds. Mother Willie Mae Sheard December 9, 1935 - April 19, 2020 Wife of BIHSOP JOHN SHEARD Chairman of the Board of Bishops Mother of General Board Member Bishop J. # 105, Westland , MI 48186. Thank you for subscribing! thank you papa sheard for being there for us in our time of need maude reed and family, you'll truly be missed papa sheard love katie, You have our sympathy. cemeteries found in Berkley, Oakland County, Michigan, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Willie Mae Sheard and Willie M Sheard are some of the alias or nicknames that Willie has used. Learn more about managing a memorial . Praying for you. Thanks for your many prayers.. Porter spoke to Scott on the phone after the latter was hospitalized and said, I could tell he was having respiratory situations so I prayed for him and that was the last time I spoke with him. The church has lost leaders in New York in addition to Mississippi and Michigan. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Mama was a dresser par excellent, J. May God's love comfort you all. The disease also claimed the life of Bishop T.T. Data has also shown a disproportionately. Drag images here or select from your computer for Mrs Willie Mae Gordon Sheard memorial. COGIC Mother Wille Mae Sheard- Ministers and Workers Meeting Praise Break 2010 Ovaljean 3.58K subscribers Subscribe 38K views 13 years ago Mother Willie Mae Sheard, The wife of Bishop. I was saddened to hear about his passing. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. The virus had hit him so hard that his weight had dropped from 215 to 138 pounds. pic.twitter.com/FLyq2z3IkG, Official COGIC INC. (@COGICisLIVE) April 20, 2020. Sister. As the Lifetime's smash hit documentary, The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel , continues to trend sad news has been reported that legendary Clark sister Karen Clark Sheard's mother in-law, Willie Mae Sheard, has passed away after her battle with COVID-19. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. I'm here fighting for you as you stand with me . Drew Sheard, was elected the presiding bishop for the Church of God in Christ, considered the largest Pentecostal denomination in the country. Voncile. ). All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Praising God for a servant who served well until the end. Mrs. Sheard diedSunday, April 19, 2020, in Beaumont Hospital. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Im a better clergy for having known him, and there arent any pastors that knew him who wont say the same.. Lewis an Family. Death is difficult at any time, however, when you loose your spiritual leader I believe that it affect you in an unusual way. Age 85. Pastor Sheard could have church all by himself and enjoy it! That was in January, and in March these gentlemen are gone., The two board members who passed, both from Michigan, were Bishop, COGIC was founded in 1897 and is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. Source: Srayya Lxy Smuthr / EyeEm / Getty, Wille Mae Sheard, the grandmother of legendary Gospel singer, Kierra Sheard, has passed. Drew Sheard said a public service will be held at a later time once the pandemic has passed. The sons asked for continued prayers for their father who they called their superman. 2023 Guardian Angels Funeral Home. Thank you for your uplifting acts of kindness and overwhelming support during this challenging time. On Saturday morning, he greeted and encouraged me like the father and giant of a man he is. "She believed in doing the right thing," said J. Heworked hardand he was a person who would always strive for excellence.". Ill always miss and love you, my dear Uncle Willie. If you have a family member or close friend who has died from COVID-19 and you would like to share their story, please visit our memorial wall and select Share a story., Darrin Cato, Detroit Opera House security guard, lost to the coronavirus, Bishop C.L. We extend our Prayers and sympathy to the Sheard and Mount Olive Church of God in Christ Families. Ms. Jane made her transition from Earth on April 12, 2023, at Singing River Hospital. Another factor could have been that members were encouraged to attend funerals held by the church before people were aware of the seriousness of the virus. 2023 www.detroitnews.com. Ethan recalled, She used to say, Nothing should keep you from doing what is right. Supt Sheard was coming into Bailey Cathedral and he stopped to pray for one of the saints on Friday morning. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in the book. He said his mother encouraged couples to stay together and "work things out." Funeral arrangements were not complete Thursday. Everybody was welcome, J. It's strange." From his passionate preaching to the wise words imparted to fellow clergy in Detroit and around the world, Bishop John Henry Sheard impressed others with a kind temperament and dedication to service. "She had come off the ventilator and was doing better, but she took a turn for the worse Saturday," said Sheard, pastor of Greater Emmanuel Institutional Church of God in Christ in Detroit. Drew Sheard said Wednesday:"We have absolutely, absolutely have no idea whereshe could have gotten it. My condolences to the Sheard family. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. (smile) He truly loved God, his saints and the entire church and district number 11 families. All Rights Reserved. His kindness will never be forgotten. Born March 27, 1937, he grew up in Mississippi and learned from his father, O.S. Born in Detroit, Mrs. Sheard was a graduate of Cass Tech High School. It has truly encouraged us all. She is the wife of national Church of God in Christ BishopJohn Henry Sheard, a longtime pastor in Detroit. Consider offering these words of comfort if you're not sure what's appropriate. J. Ressurection Chapel-West Wall, Level C, Crypt 52, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/209449328/willie-mae-sheard. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Sheard, Sis. John Drew Sheard (born January 1, 1959) [1] is an American pastor and minister from Detroit, Michigan, who is the current Presiding Bishop of the Church of God in Christ (known by the acronym, "COGIC"), a 6 million-member predominantly African-American Holiness Pentecostal denomination that has now grown to become one of the largest African Drew Sheard's wife, is a member of the famed The Clark Sisters gospel group. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. To the Sheard family and Mt Olive Cogic you are in our prayers and may the love of family and friends comfort and strengthen you the days ahead. Bishop J. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Beloved husband of Shirley; loving father of 10; and grandfather to 13. She was the President of the Bishop's Wives Circle of the Church of God in Christ.She was the mother of Bishop J. Participants will be eligible to receive free PPE, food baskets and gift cards while supplies last. Pastor Willie Sheard will truly be missed. View all 961 comments Add a comment. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Willie Mae and John H. Sheard would have been married 64 years come August. To the Sheard and Mount Olive Church of God in Christ Families: We are saddened at the loss of such a great Man of God. He also ischairman of the board of bishops of the Church of God in Christ. There was an error deleting this problem. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. in your time of need. Sheard was a kind, loving man. More information The Celebration of Life Funeral For Mother Willie Mae Sheard - YouTube Comments You are signed out Continue with email
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