Program From Service - Metropolitan Funeral Service

Acknowledgements
The family would like to express their sincere thanks and
appreciation for all acts of kindness shown during and after the
passing of their loved one. Special thanks to Pastor’s Mason &
Twyla Betha and the El Elyon Church of Atlanta, GA, for all you
have done! Special thanks to the saints from Destiny
Metropolitan Church Small Group Mature Believers of Atlanta,
GA, thanks for being there through it all. Special appreciation for
friends, Louis & Edrie Williams for laboring with such love.
Special thanks to Bishop B. Courtney & Pastor Janeen McBath
and the Calvary Revival Church family. We love you all!
Celebration of Life
for
Tanya Yvonnette Gittens
Sunrise - November 13, 1973
Sunset—May 15, 2009
Pall Bearers
Alleyne (Parker) Anderson
Timothy Foster
Tyrone Gaskin
Bryan Gittens
Terry Gittens
Howard Thornton
Interment
Woodlawn Memorial Gardens
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Friday, May 22, 2009 at 11:00 am
Fellowship immediately following Interment
at Calvary Revival Church Fellowship Hall
Professional Services Entrusted To:
Metropolitan Funeral Service
120 W. Berkley Avenue
Norfolk, Virginia 23523
www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com
Calvary Revival Church
5833 Poplar Hall Drive
Norfolk, VA 23502
Bishop B. Courtney McBath, Senior Founding Pastor
Reverend Janeen L. McBath, Co-Pastor
Pastor Clifford Hedgspeth, Officiating Pastor
The Obituary
Tanya Yvonnette Gittens was born at Downstate
Medical Hospital in Brooklyn, New York on
November 13, 1973.
She attended Fulton Elementary School in
Hempstead, Long Island. Tanya was so advanced
in her studies that she was an A student in every
subject. She attended Woodmere Academy, Kellenberg and Holy
Trinity High School. She continued her studies at Old Dominion
University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science
Degree in Accounting. Her hobbies were fashion designing,
sketching, and working out.
Tanya was a saved and sanctified young lady who truly loved the
The Order of Service
Processional…………………..………. “Fragile Heart”
Ahisa Henry
Scripture Reading…………………..…………………….
Old Testament: Psalm: 91 - Minister Don Johnson
New Testament: 2 Timothy 4:6-8 - Pastor Dwight Linyear
Reflections from El Elyon International Church
Prayer of Comfort…………………..…………………….
Lord. She praised and worshipped Him with everything she had.
Musical Selection…………………. “I Won’t Complain”
Earl Johnson
Although she became ill, she never let go of her everlasting faith
in God. When you saw her, you could always count on that sweet
smirk and a soft tone with a positive outlook.
Acknowledgments……………….Minister Anthony Bass
She was a devout member of El Elyon International Church in
Atlanta Georgia where her leaders were Pastor’s Mason & Twyla
Betha. She was a beloved and faithful supporter of the ministry.
While there, she did prayer calls and counseling, worked in the
Finance Department, served on the Usher Board, worked with the
Healing Ministry, Intercessory Team and served on the New
Members Teaching Team.
In the professional realm, Tanya worked as a Senior Accountant
for ACS in Atlanta, Georgia.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her mother, Gloria Gittens of
Virginia Beach; her brother; Terry Gittens of New York; her
sister, Sabrina (Sally) Thornton (Howard) of Virginia Beach;
three nephews, Bryan Gittens, Ezell & Brendan Thornton of
Virginia Beach; one niece, Ashley Austin of Lynchburg,
Virginia; one goddaughter, Taylor Dupree of New Jersey; and a
host of other loved ones and friends.
Silent Reading of the Obituary
Musical Selection………………“Here I Am To Worship”
Elder Victor Thompson
Memorial Tribute (Front Screens)
Musical Selection ……………………. “Mercy Said No”
Ahisa Henry
The Eulogy …………………..… Pastor Robert T. Mason
Recessional…………………..………………………….
Poem
“You were taken on angel’s wings
As you sweetly and quietly slept
And returned to heaven before we knew
That you had even left
But not so much that we won’t be grateful
For every second you were here
You filled our hearts with so much joy
Treasured memories we’ll hold forever dear
It isn’t difficult to envision the possibilities
For look at what you’d already done
The difference you’d made in so many lives
In all that you had become
We will miss you every single day of our lives for you
were the pride of our hearts!
Thank you for being our example
Inspiring through courage and drive
We’ll cherish all the precious memories
You lovingly created in our lives
For truly, your life reflected
A wisdom that few, so young, can see…”
Memories