George the Saint  Church History  Anglican Diocese  Diocese 2000 & Beyomo  Parish Ministries  Weekly Notices  Prayer & Intercessions  Service & Music  Youth & Young People  Pastoral Comentary  Cursillo Movement  Photo Gallery  Our Values  Readings for the Week  Parish Newsletter  Websites Links  Constact us & Staff  Faith Alive  Cell Church  Podcast  Church Online Calendar    "St. George's Says Fond Farewell To Founding Member MRS. FREDA MAXINE KELLY-BURROWS 1915-2003 Funeral services were held this Saturday past (August 16, 2003) for 88 year old founding member, Mrs. Freda Burrows. Freda Maxine Burrows was born in the city of Nassau on November 27, 1915, to Frank and Florence Kelly. At a very early age Freda attended Worrell School where she learned to Crochet and Smock. Upon the death of her mother, Freda, being the oldest child, left school to care for her father and younger sisters. Freda met the man of her dreams in the person of Harcourt Burrows and they were married on June 6th, 1940 at St. Agnes Church, Nassau. This union produced two sons, De'Ynza and Doyle. The Burrows family later took up residence in Sears Addition (later known as the Valley) where they were some of the founding members of St. George's Parish. The Burrows' residence had an open door policy and the Valley Boys Junkanoo Group can attest to that. For years the group used the yard as their Junkanoo Shack. The Pioneer Sporting Club meetings were also held at the residence. As a result of these young men congregating at her home, she developed a strong interest for Junkanoo and track and field. Freda was employed at Kelly Motors and ABC Motors for over 40 years. Freda slipped away quietly at the Princess Margaret Hospital at 9:20 Pm on Tuesday August 12, 2003. She is survived by her children De'Ynza and Alfreda; Doyle and Judith and other family and friends. ORDER OF THE FUNERAL SERVICE Rt. Rev'd Michael Eldon, Assistant Bishop Fr. G. Kingsley Knowles, Rector Rev'd Canon Dudley Strachan (former rector of the parish) Fr. Andrew Toppin Fr. John Kabiga Reception of the Body: Fr. Toppin Introit: The Strife Is O'er Collect for the Departed: Bishop Michael Eldon Old Testament Lesson: Wisdom 3:1-5, 9 (Mrs. Linda LaFleur) Psalm 139 (Mr. Arthur Taylor) New Testament Lesson: 2 Corinthians 4:16:5-9 (Mr. Winston "Gus' Cooper) Gradual Hymn: Through All The Changing Scenes Of Life Gospel: John 11:21-27 (Fr. Kabiga) Condolences: Rev'd Ishmael Martin Tribute: Honourable Perry Christie (Prime Minister of The Bahamas) Sermon: Rt. Rev'd Michael Eldon Intercessions (Mrs. Dorothea "Billy" Godet) Act of Penitence & Absolution Offertory Hymn: Jerusalem The Golden Presentation of the Offering: Natasha Clarke & Elyanna Mackey Hymn: Pleasant Are Thy Courts Above Eucharistic Prayers Communion Hymns: Here O My Lord; On The Resurrection Morning; Jesu My Lord Post Communion Prayer Hymn: Oh What The Joy And The Glory Must Be The Commendation Recessional Hymn: For All The Saints * AT THE GRAVESIDE The Committal Hymn: The Day Thou Gravest Hymn: Nunc Dimittis Hymn: Abide With Me Hymn: Guide Me O Thou Great Redeemer * Mrs. Burrows was saluted as a real member of the "Valley" as her body was "rushed" into the Western Cemetery by the Valley Boys Junkanoo Group. Click on picture to enlarge