Faith Ann Womack
1956-03-14 2015-12-29In accordance with the foreknowledge of God, a baby girl entered the earth realm on March 14, 1956 in Chicago, Illinois. Her Parents, the late Charles Moore Sr, and Lula Williams Moore gave her the name Faith Ann Moore. She was the eleventh child, and the eighth girl born to their union. At the passing of her mother, Faith Ann lived with her father and stepmother, the laate Mary Magadelene "Mamalene" Moore. Faith Ann was trained up in the ways of the Lord, and expressed her belief in Jesus Christ as Savior early in her life.
Faith Ann worshipped under the pastorate of her father, Elder Charles Moore at the Chief Cornerstone Church/Whole Truth Church of Christ respectively. She later worshipped at the Apostolic Little Roch Church under the pastorate of the late Bishop Alonzo W. Moyer. When she moved to Washington, D.C., her worship continued at the Holy Temple Church of Christ under the pastorate of the late Bishop Joseph Weathers and current pastor, Bishop David Myrick, Sr. Blessed with an alluring smile, and a tenacious personality, Faith Ann began her life's journey.
Faith Ann was educated in the City of Chicago Public School System. She was an excellent student, becoming a graduate of Jones Commercial High School with special emphasis on business professionalism. After graduation and a short-term employment in Chicago, Faith Ann moved to Washington, D.C. where she held various positions in the federal government during her career.
Faith Ann married Jeffery B. Womack, and to this union two daughters, Alicia Ann (deceased) and Jennifer Michelle were born.
Faith Ann life journey took her along many roads, BUT she did not travel alone. She left the earth realm to return to her heavenly Father on December 29, 2015.
Faith Ann, as your family in the middle of sorrow, w have an eternal hope as we surrender you to the arms of your Good Father. We will see you on God's tomorrow.
With love, your daughter, Jennifer M. Ray (Shoham), Margaret Upshire (Lucius, deceased), Francina Kerr (William, Sr.), Juanita Cooper (Lee), Shirley A. Ellis (James, deceased), Charles Moore, Jr. (Deborah), Calvin E. Moore, Curtis A. Moore (Helen), Alfreda Moyer (Glenn, Sr.), Vivian E. Stewart (LaValle), Mary Moore; stepbrothers and sisters, Sadie Mae Beaver (Solomon) both deceased, Alonzo W. Moyer (Doreathe) both deceased, Bennie D. Harris (deceased) (Lorraine), James R. Harris (deceased), Carolyn E. Starling-Matthews (John, and a host of relatives and friends.
REFLECTIONS BY MARGARET UPSHIRE When the Lord spoke to the Prophet Jeremiah in chapter1: vs5 saying, “Before I formed you in the belly I knew you: …”This didn’t mean that the Lord had denied Jeremiah the power of choice or that Jeremiah had been forced by God into a certain course of action. But it meant that the Lord through His omniscient foreknowledge “knew” Jeremiah’s life purpose, his life journey, when it would begin, where he would travel, and when his life’s journey would end. In like manner, before God formed Faith Ann Moore in her mother’s belly He knew her. Thus, a baby girl entered the earth realm on March 14, 1956 in Chicago IL. Her parents were Elder Charles and Lula Moore. She was the eleventh child born to their union. When our mother was expecting a baby I often observed her looking thru listings of various names, and I ‘m sure she was also spiritually pondering the name that she eventually selected because the name chosen usually reflected, or indicated something about the yet unborn baby. For baby number eleven, my mother chose the name “Faith Ann”. The name “Faith” would declare belief and trust in God each time it was spoken. The name “Ann” meaning gracious. Using Biblical symbolism, the number eleven can represent disorder, chaos, and judgment. This seems to describe the circumstances at that particular time (March 1956). With a desire to better provide for his family, our father, mother, and nine children had made a traumatic move from Washington D C to Chicago IL, from familiar surroundings, from our extended family, from a beloved church family, to an unfamiliar cultural environment. BUT, in the foreknowledge of God, He knew Faith’s parents would train/bring her up in the way of wisdom to live in the fear of God. The reflections from previous speakers give testimony to Faith’s belief in the Lord Jesus Christ. Faith was a private person, never talking much about what was on her mind. She conducted herself a bit “beyond her age”. One of our nicknames for her was “47” because she didn’t act like the baby of the family. Blessed with attractive physical beauty, an alluring smile, and a tenacious personality she began her life’s journey. Faith’s life journey traveled many roads, through many dark nights of the soul. BUT, she didn’t travel alone for there was ONE who had promised,” I will never leave you or forsake you”. Many times our family didn’t know her whereabouts. Our prayers doing these times was asking God to let her call a family member, or that someone who knew us would see her and let us know. Eventually, we’d get a call or someone would see her, usually at church. In 2014, Faith wrote the following on the Moore family website: My most recent thunderbolt realization is experiencing the reality that I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me. My goal is living this year (2014) in a way that I can pattern next year (2015) after it. Because believe me I’ve been blessed!!! Also, in 2014 Faith went to California, to visit her daughter Jennifer, who she dearly loved. Again, in God’s foreknowledge, Faith would remain in California until her spirit left the earth realm to return to her heavenly father on December 29, 2015. Our family have a tradition of giving special celebration for each siblings’ 60th birthday. Faith would have celebrated her 60th birthday March 14th, 5 days ago. SO IN HER HONOR, today her daughter, and all ten of her siblings are present in memorium of Faith’s 60th birthday, and to express our eternal hope and trust in God’s goodness as we surrender Faith to the arms of her “good Father”. At this time I’m going to ask Jennifer, her daughter, and her ten siblings to stand when I call their name. GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME!!!
tribute by Margaret Upshire