“If you want to know what God really wants you to do, ask him …
but if you don’t ask in faith, don’t expect the Lord to give you any solid answer.”
~James 1:5-6 TLB~
Marjorie Jean Smith Cutrer
Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home, Bogalusa
Marjorie Jean Smith Cutrer, a long time resident of Bogalusa, Louisiana, went to be with the Lord January 11, 2012 at the age of 87.
She was born July 15, 1924, the daughter of the late Eugene and Margaret Smith. A graduate of Louisiana State University in 1947, she was a member of the Chi Omega sorority. Marjorie married Carl E. Cutrer Sr. on February 6, 1949 in Bogalusa, Louisiana.
Marjorie was a homemaker until her children were grown and then she worked along side her husband at the family owned and operated Red Bird Ice Cream Company. She and her husband, Carl, were lifelong world travelers visiting numerous countries on six continents. Another of Marjorie’s passions was needlecraft. Over the course of her life she crocheted more than 50 afghans, and created beautiful needlepoint, cross-stitch, and embroidery pictures that adorn the homes of her family and friends.
Marjorie dedicated her life to serving others. As an active member of First Baptist Church in Bogalusa for over 75 years, Marjorie served as the pianist for over 50 years and taught Sunday school for over 40 years. Named Bogalusa’s Citizen of the Year in 2000, Marjorie was a leader in her community. She served in many leadership positions for organizations such as the American Red Cross and YWCA, and was a member of the Sunshine Club at Rest Haven Nursing Home, Ingleside Literary Society, Civic League of Bogalusa, and United Way of Bogalusa. One of the highlights of her life was her participation in five mission trips to Nicaragua with Carterville Baptist Church in Petal, MS.
Marjorie is survived by her beloved husband, Carl E. Cutrer, Sr.; her sons, Carl E. Cutrer, Jr. and Hardy Cutrer (Lori) of Baton Rouge, LA; her daughter, Margaret Cutrer Tynes (David) of Petal, MS; and her grandsons, Daniel Tynes (Emily), Paul Tynes (Raven), Charley Tynes, and J. Hardy Cutrer.
Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church of Bogalusa, LA on Friday January 13, 2012. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. followed by the 11:00 a.m. service. Interment will be at Hillview Memorial Gardens in Bogalusa, LA. Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home, Bogalusa, has been entrusted with arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to First Baptist Church of Bogalusa (541 Avenue F, Bogalusa, LA 70427) or Carterville Baptist Church Nicaragua Mission Fund (1115 Carterville Road, Petal, MS 39465).
Infant Payton Michael Wallace, son of Heather Michelle Wallace and Jason Douglas Honaker of Kentwood passed away on January 11, 2012 at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond.
He also survived by his maternal grandparents, Ricky & Jennifer Wallace, Kentwood; paternal grandparents, Pamela Ann Gazzle, Franklinton and Michael Ray Lachney, Opelousas; ; maternal great-grandparents, Donald & Barbara Holliday, Kentwood;maternal uncles, Justin Wallace & Daniel Holliday, Kentwood; maternal aunt, Tiffany Wallace, Kentwood; paternal aunt, Amanda Lynn Lachney, Meridian, MS; paternal uncles, Justin Lachney, Covington & Michael Ray Lachney, Gulfport, MS; also extended family members.
Preceded in death by maternal great-grandparents, Marvin Wallace & Linda Thames; paternal great-grandparents, Ruby Smokey & Michael Honaker
Graveside Celebration of Life Service at Hyde Cemetery, Chesbrough, on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Gene Richards officiating. Interment in Hyde Cemetery.
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McKneely& Vaughn Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Heart to Heart with Holley: When it seems you will never be done . . . .
Hello Friend!
We all have our quirks. So in the spirit of confession, here’s one of mine: I’m a bit of a stickler when it comes to getting things done. If I have a to-do left on my list at the end of the day it’s like a pebble in my shoe. Anyone else ever feel that way?
The thing is, it never gets all done. There’s always another dish to wash, another email to answer, another project to wrap up. That used to drive me just about wild. And wear me out.
Then one day it seemed God whispered to my heart, “You are never going to be done.”
At first I thought it must be the devil. And this southern girl was about to tell him where to go, y’all.
But no, the whisper kept coming quietly and gently until I fully recognized the Voice of One Who Loves Me.
And he confirmed it with Scripture too: He who began a good work in your will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Two truths stuck in my soul from that one little sentence.
First, while I’m good at “carryin’ on” (as we say in the South) that’s not what God means in this verse. He means that he’ll take on the weight, bear the burden, make sure that what needs doin’ will get done. Our part is simply obedience.
Also, that good work in our lives is going to keep on keepin’ on until it’s complete in the day of Christ Jesus. In case you didn’t catch it, that’s code for “until heaven.” So as much as I may want to check off everything I possibly can, God is going to have more for me until the day I’m with him forever. Whew.That means I can lay day my completion compulsion and trade it for grace.
I don’t know about you, but the new year tends to put my “get it done” self into overdrive. But we don’t have to do it that way this time around. God has it covered, friend.
We don’t have to strive. Instead we can LIVE. With joy even.
Woo-hoo! Now that’s reason for some good “carryin’ on”—the kind complete with whoopin’ and hollerin’ and a little jig thrown in just because.
What helps you trust God with your to-do list? Do tell.
Love,
Holley
I no longer keep my daily “to do” list. I also have learned to be ready for a visit with a friend, a ride in the country, grandchildren, watching the dog and cats, sitting next to David and watching TV programs I would never have selected, etc. I’m enjoying my retirement and all the hours God allows me to do things that were not on my “to do” list, but which suddenly became important to me. David says “no schedule”! I know I haven’t heard those school bells ringing to remind me I should have completed one teaching responsibility and now it is time to begin the next teaching assignment. I’m no longer driven by bells! That means other things like a phone call from Daddy, an unannounced visitor at the door, etc. drive my day. “That’s a good thing!”
Anna Lee
The Prayer Link 