Bethel UMC Memorial Service
for Betty Ann Wheeler Pafford
held on February 25, 2018

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This folder contains materials relating to the memorial service held Feb 25, 2018 for the family and friends of Betty Wheeler Pafford at Bethel United Methodist Church in Tallahassee, Florida. These include a video of the photo slideshow shown during the service and the complete audio recording of the service. There are also some photos of Betty and her husband Jim taken at Bethel during their years of membership here; also photos taken during the reception following.

The following menu provides access to all of the media in this folder. Click on an icon or underlined text to view an item.

(These materials come from a disk prepared following the original service and is still available upon request.)

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Click , or to view the memorial booklet.
Click here to view Betty's obituary from the Tallahassee Democrat.

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Links to Video and Slideshow Files

• Memorial Slideshow - This slideshow with audio accompaniment was prepared for the service by Betty's son, James Pafford.
(This can be viewed in full-screen mode though the resolution is not as good as it is on the disk.)
• 2009-2017 at Bethel UMC - These pictures were taken during services and events at Bethel, frequently in observance of a Birthday or Anniversary during the Worship Service Fellowship time.
• Happy Birthday Betty - this short video, included in the previous video as well, recognizes Betty's approaching 86th birthday on her last visit to Bethel.
• Memorial Service - Though I've been told some consider it disrespectful to take pictures during such services, I did take a few. I hope you won't be offended by this brief slideshow.
• Reception Photos - These photos were taken randomly and candidly, mostly during the later part of the reception. Though they are not representative of the entire reception, perhaps they will spark some memories.

Links to Bethel Photo Files

The items below provide links to pages showing individual photos taken at Bethel that were part of previous video "slideshows".

• 2009-2017 Bethel Photos
• Memorial Service
• Reception Photos

Links to Audio Files

The service was recorded and the recordings are provided here as mp3 files for each "track" of a separate audio CD. Click here to view a PDF document listing the tracks of the Audio CD.

Click Full Service to hear the complete service recording (1 hr,15 min) or click on an icon below to play one of the tracks in a separate window or tab of your browser. It is best to end the window or tab in which a track is played before beginning to play another track.

The first five tracks record musical numbers performed before the service by two from the TMH bereavement ministry:

1. - Hallelujah.
2. - In the Garden.
3. - The Old Rugged Cross.
4. - Love Letters Straight from the Heart.
5. - Precious Memories.

6. - Welcome from Pastor Ralph Wrightstone and introduction of the slideshow.

   The next three tracks are the background audio for the slideshow which was shown at this point of the service:
   

7. - First Selection - Little Miss Magic.
8. - Second Selection - instrumental guitar.
9. - Third Selection - From This Moment.

   The service begins, led by Pastor Ralph Wrightstone:

10. - Welcome and Introduction.
11. - Reciting a Life story.
12. - Invitation to Fellowship after.
13. - A Prayer for the Gathering.
14. - Scripture Reading: Proverbs 31:8 ff.
15. - Scripture Reading: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8.
16. - Memorial Message: A Season to Live...Again.
17. - Words of Consolation and Hope from the pastor, and an introduction of others speaking.

    The next tracks record comments by family and friends:

18. - A "Thank You Letter to Mom" from daughter Judith.
19. - Some Memorable Stories of Betty's son Jim
20. - the pastor comments on Precious Memories and shares a personal story.
21. - Memories shared by a niece.
22. - Daughter-in-law Pamela remembers hugs and kisses and love.
23. - Neill Wade speaks of A Love that Lasted.
24. - Grandson James Pafford speaks of "Never being Alone" and remembering "You Are Loved".
25. - Pat Singletary speaks of Finding a Place to Rest.
26. - shared memories of Mike Wright.

    The next tracks record the closing of the service.

27. - Closing remarks and introduction of the hymn.
28. - Congregational singing of "How Great Thou Art".
29. - The Lord's Prayer by the congregation.
30. - another invitation to the fellowship hall after the service.

    The gathering left the sanctuary for a graveside service. However the pastor's mike remained on and the following remarks were recorded from there:

31. - Graveside remarks.
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    Please let us know if you have any problems, suggestions or comments regarding this presentation
    by sending them to: Phillip Brown, at: bumctlh@gmail.com