If Roses Grow In HeavenIf roses grow in Heaven,

Lord please pick a bunch for me.Place them in my Mother’s arms,

And tell her they’re from me.Tell her I love her and miss her,

And when she turns to smile,Place a kiss upon her cheek

And hold her for awhile.Because remembering her is easy,

I do it every day.But there’s an ache within my heart,

That will never go away.

Curtis and Patricia Torrence

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God Saw You Getting TiredGod saw getting tired,

And a cure was not to be.So He put His arms around you and whispered,

“Come to Me”.With tearful eyes we watched you,

And saw you pass away.And although we love you dearly,

We could not make you stay.A golden heart stopped beating,

Hard working hands at rest.God broke our hearts to prove to us,

He only takes the best.

Grandchildren

Home Going CelebrationIn LovIng MeMory

of

Annie T. Dockery Sunrise July 3, 1951

Sunset May 15. 2018

Monday, May 21, 2018 • 3:00 PM

Freedom ChapelA.M.E. Zion Church

Raeford, North Carolina

Rev. Boyd JohnsonRev. Victor Womack,

OffiCiatiNg

BBuie Funeral Home

543 Vass Road • Raeford, NC 28376(910) 875-3700 • www.buiesfuneralhome.com

“We Strive To Deserve Your Confidence”

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Floral BearersFriends of The Family

Pall BearersFriends of The Family

Acknowledgment We would like to express our sincere appreciation for the many acts of kindness, expression of sympathy and words of consolation during our bereavement. May God richly bless you.

Special Thanks — A special thanks to Mary Monroe, we appreciate the many mornings you prepared breakfast for our mother.

The Obituary One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to enquire in His temple. ~ Psalm 27: 4

Annie Mae Dockery, daughter of the late Curtis Shaw and Viola Torrence, was born on July 3, 1951 in Hoke County, NC. She departed this life on May 15, 2018 at home. Annie Mae graduated with her high school diploma from Hoke County High School. She joined Mountain Grove A.M.E. Zion Church at a very young age and served in many capacities such as the Director of the Women’s and Gospel Choir. Annie Mae loved leading songs until her health failed. She also loved working in the kitchen. Annie Mae was employed with Burlington Industries for over 40 years and retired in 2014. She worked in the spinning department and was a faithful worker who people loved and enjoyed her company. Annie Mae was very outspoken and did not hold back on what she wanted to say. She loved all children regardless if they were related to her or not and if they were good or “worrisome”. She leaves to cherish her profound and loving memories: three sons, Curtis Torrence (Patricia) of Raeford, NC, Robert Torrence (Peggy) and Tarodrick Torrence of the home; four sisters, Mae Ray, Margaret Ray of Raeford, NC, Vera Simmons of Goulds, FL and Dorethea Sanford of Tennessee; two brothers, Roscoe Torrence of Raeford, NC and Lewis Torrence of Goulds, FL; seven grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; two special friends, Velma Riggin and Mae Emma McLaughlin; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Order of Service

PRoCessioNAl ....................... Clergy & Family

seleCtioN ............................................. Choir

sCRiPtuRes ReAdiNg old testament ....................... Rev. J. Emanuel New testament .......................Rev. McDonald

PRAyeR of ComfoRt .. Rev. Flossie Henderson

seleCtioN .......................Rev. Patricia Monroe

RemARks ............................... 2 Minutes Please

ACkNowledgmeNts ANd obituARy

solo .................................. Rev. Lance A. Hair

eulogy ............................Rev. Victor Womack

ReCessioNAl

IntermentBuffalo SpringS ChurCh Cemetery

Raeford, NC

Remember MeRemember me with smiles not tears,For all the joy, through all the years,Recall a “closeness” that was ours,

A love as sweet as fragrant flowers.

Don’t dwell on thoughtsThat cause you pain,

We’ll see each other once again,I am at peace…try to believe,

It was my time…I had to leave.

But “what a view” I have from here,I see your face, I feel you near,I follow you throughout the day,You’re not alone along the way.

And when God calls you…You will be,

Right by my side…Right here with me.

Till then, I’ll wait by heaven’s door,We’ll be united…evermore!

Annie T. Dockery