September 20, 2020
September 20, 2020
Thinking of you the other day when i played your cd with the rendition of “O Shenandoah.” Its just beautiful! You and your friend did a wonderful job ! Your friend Judy
Mathis, Rev. Ernestine , 77, Columbus, GA, died Tuesday, September 20, 2016.
Memorial Celebration: Friday, October 14, 2016 at 1:00 p.m., Franchise Missionary Baptist Church, Phenix City, AL. Pastor Raymond Cochran will officiate with Rev. Norman Hardman delivering the eulogy.
Family members and friends are asked to assemble at the Church Friday at 12:45 P.M.
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Friend think of you often judy
September 27, 2016
September 27, 2016
May she Rest in Eternal Peace! Heaven awaits that melodious voice
Family, I send my deepest sympathy for your loss.
I remember her from the early to mid 60s .on the radio in Columbus.
She definitely has the voice for heaven! I will miss being able to reach out to her for advice. She has been a mentor for me for the past 20 years. At my lowest point, I could always call and get an uplifting conversation even if she was not even feeling her best.
Yes, My Sister, Ernestine
R. I. P.
from Rasheeda Ali
Family, I send my deepest sympathy for your loss.
I remember her from the early to mid 60s .on the radio in Columbus.
She definitely has the voice for heaven! I will miss being able to reach out to her for advice. She has been a mentor for me for the past 20 years. At my lowest point, I could always call and get an uplifting conversation even if she was not even feeling her best.
Yes, My Sister, Ernestine
R. I. P.
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September 20, 2020
September 20, 2020
Thinking of you the other day when i played your cd with the rendition of “O Shenandoah.” Its just beautiful! You and your friend did a wonderful job ! Your friend Judy
September 20, 2019
September 20, 2019
Friend think of you often judy
September 27, 2016
September 27, 2016
May she Rest in Eternal Peace! Heaven awaits that melodious voice
Family, I send my deepest sympathy for your loss.
I remember her from the early to mid 60s .on the radio in Columbus.
She definitely has the voice for heaven! I will miss being able to reach out to her for advice. She has been a mentor for me for the past 20 years. At my lowest point, I could always call and get an uplifting conversation even if she was not even feeling her best.
Yes, My Sister, Ernestine
R. I. P.
from Rasheeda Ali
Family, I send my deepest sympathy for your loss.
I remember her from the early to mid 60s .on the radio in Columbus.
She definitely has the voice for heaven! I will miss being able to reach out to her for advice. She has been a mentor for me for the past 20 years. At my lowest point, I could always call and get an uplifting conversation even if she was not even feeling her best.
Yes, My Sister, Ernestine
R. I. P.
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From Sept. 2004 and the Stage play the Amen Corner at The Liberty Theatre Cultural Center in Columbus, Ga.!
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October 30, 2016
by Judy Bowling
Ernestine, Good-bye my friend.
Judy
Ms. Ernestine
September 27, 2016
by Rasheeda Ali
I met Ms. Ernestine Mathis in person in 1996 for the first time. We were on School Program at Chat Co in Cusseta, Ga. In the late 90s.
She performed with others on the stage of The Historical Liberty Theatre Cultural Center as Sister Moore in James Baldwin's Amen Corner (photo with African Attire).
Ernestine was Columbus's 1st woman of color to broadcast on rado station WOKS AM 1340 during the 60s and also in Manchester, Ga.
The photo with her on the far right is from her days at WOKS with the Rudy "The Duece," Rutherford, Wibston "HoundDog" Callaway and "The Baron"! In this photo, Ed Mendek a/k/a Dr. Jive is presenting an award to Columbus's own and National Recording Artist Peggy and JoJo Benson.
She had so many talents! Writing, singing and the having the most beautiful broadcast voice which has been described as melodious are just a few!