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Interment Celebration of the Life and Legacy

Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery to god be the glory !
11501 Garrison Forest Road

Owings, Mills, Maryland
(Immediately following Service)

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Pallbearers

Family and Friends

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Flower Bearers
Friends of the Family

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In Appreciation

The family of the late Loretta Elizabeth Breese wishes to express sincere thanks for all of your
prayers, visits, cards, gifts, and other expressions of sympathy during our bereavement. To all who
have traveled from near and far, we express our sincere appreciation for your efforts and sacrifice
to be with us as we celebrate the life of a wonderful woman. May God bless and keep all of you
in HIS perfect peace.

Special AcknowledgementMany thanks to the Caregivers of the Potomac, LLC, Tranquility Home Health Services LLC, and

proofGilchrist Hospice Center for the professional services and support rendered during my wife’s illness.
* * * * Loretta Elizabeth Breese

The repast will be held immediately after the Interment Sunrise: July 16, 1943 - Sunset: September 11, 2019
at Martin’s West

6817 Dogwood Road
Baltimore, Maryland

* * * * Monday, September 23, 2019

Professional Services Entrusted to: Family Hour: 10:00 a.m. Funeral: 10:30 a.m.

MARCH FUNERAL HOME-EAST Sharon Seventh-Day Adventist Church
1101 East North Avenue 5812 Harford Road
Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
(410) 727-3300 Pastor Michael Dyson, Officiating

We invite you to send a condolence message in the
“Family Guestbook” at the website of: www.marchfh.com

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EXPRESSIONS OF LOVE

My Dear Sister Loretta,
You have always been our guardian angel. Your gentle smile and sense of humor will always be remembered.
You will always have a place in our hearts and we are forever grateful.

             Love, Your Brothers

Dear Sister-in law,
God placed you in my life 45 years ago when I met your brother David. You were truly a virtuous woman.
You were my Christian role model. You taught me a lot about life. I will always love you and hold you dear
in my heart.

              Love, Your Sister-in-law,
            Cookie

Dear Sister,
I miss you already. I truly cannot believe you are gone. I am going to miss taking you to your doctors appointments
and having lunch afterward. You were my heroine. It seems we grew closer and closer each day we spent together.
God said “Enough is enough” and gave you your wings, and you flew home to heaven. Do not worry about
our brothers. They will be ok. Thank you for always being there for me and our entire family. You were truly
the matriarch! So rest now, my dear sister, and take comfort in the fact you are loved.

            Lovingly submitted,
            Your Sister Elsie

A caring, loving and dedicated, Daughter, Wife, Mother, Mother-in-law, Grandmother, Sister, Sister-in-law,
Aunt, Cousin, Educator, Mentor, Christian, Prayer Partner, Tax Preparer and Writer. Thank you for your
generosity and all your diligent efforts with putting our family first. You were the catalyst organizing the family
gatherings, bible studies, monthly newsletters, barbeques, annual picnics at Oregon Ridge Park and vacations
to Williamsburg, New York, Wildwood and Walt Disney World. Loretta, thank you for all of the lives you
touched during your Christian journey. You are now safe in the arms of Jesus and I know that He would say,
“Well done my good and faithful servant.” See you on the other side.

          Lovingly,
           Patrice (aka) Trecy

Dearest Mom Retta,

What can I say to a great lady of faith, generosity and integrity. You gave so much of yourself to your family,
church family and your Baltimore City Public School family; truly a reflection of our Heavenly Father.

I marvel to think of all the young lives that have walked your school hallways and the impact of your nurturing
spirit and encouraging words on their young lives; an awesome testament to ponder. I reflect on your value of
family unity and togetherness as you planned family meetings and trips, always including games and activities
to add excitement to the trips. Your love for your husband, daughter, grandchildren, and siblings were consistent
and selfless.

The contribution of the many years of service to your church family as part of the Childrens‘ Ministry and
helping to keep the church moving forward with your math and accountant skills will forever be remembered.

I thank you for the words of wisdom and encouragement you have given me over the years. Your maternal
inquiries were endearing to me; reflecting your love and interest to make sure that all was well in my life. I will
miss our talks.

You have truly lived a life of joyous giving. You have truly lived a life that our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
has called us to live. Well done, Mom Retta! We will see you on resurrection morning.

                        Kay

EXPRESSIONS OF LOVE Life Reflections

Dear Ma, “Do not let your heart be troubled... I go to prepare a place for you.” - John 14:1

I once asked you when I was young if having a child was like loving someone so much that you did not think LORETTA ELIZABETH BREESE, beloved daughter of the late Homer and Mattie Ervin, was
you could love anything more than this in the world. You quietly said yes. Now as a mother myself I fully born July 16th, 1943, the fourth born of eight children. She gave her life to the Lord at an early
embrace the sentiment in that moment. age. Loretta became a member of Knox Presbyterian Church and later converted and was baptized
into the Seventh-Day Adventist faith when she married. “Retta”, as she was affectionately known
There is also the love for an aging parent. The love of racing home after work to see you or bringing all seven to her family, married Calvin Breese on March 6th, 1976, sharing over 43 years of commitment
of your grandchildren to sing our silly songs around your bed, give you warm kisses while you lay, make too and devotion to one another until her passing. From the union one child, Danielle, was born. She
much noise, or help to take care of you when you needed us. dearly loved her seven grandchildren: Skye, Harlem, Chandler, Enwan Jr., Elijah, Emery, and Elin.

Your footprints were deep. Enwan would often remark how big your heart was, how he often felt your support On Tuesday morning, the 11th day of September in the year of our Lord 2019, Loretta was called
and quiet grace. He loved that about you. And you always said you loved how much he took care of his mom home to rest. Grace was extended to her from the Master, and peace was given unto her from
and loved his family. God.

Ma, you would be so proud of Skye. She is growing up with a foundation in Christ, even attends Bible Study In her early years, she was of great help to her family in molding and guiding her siblings which
at college. All of those sermons you had on the radio and all of the bible teachings you told her had an impact. created great joy and a sustainable bond they shared for years to come.
And she is in Calculus and acing it. She has that math gene from us, but mostly you.
Loretta was educated in the Baltimore City Public School System graduating from Eastern High
Ma, Harlem is just as sweet and sensitive with a hint of fire. Sweetness and sensitivity from you, fire from me. School. She attended Morgan State University where she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree.
She has that talking it out gene from you also. She loves to process things. I can recall you telling me St. John’s Due to her educational diligence, she was awarded a fellowship to attend St. John’s College in
College taught you how to make wise decisions and think things through. She graduates this spring from high Sante Fe, New Mexico. There, she matriculated with a Masters of Science in Education and
school at 16 and immediately will receive her AA degree at 18. You would be proud. Administration. She also obtained a real estate license and H and R Tax preparation licensure.

Chandler is so entrepreneurial. You believed us women must be strong. Do you remember when it was just you, Her employment history has been rich and progressive. Loretta began her illustrious educational
Chandler, and I taking care of you for a few hours and you told us “I love you girls!” We just all burst out career as a secondary math teacher at Herring Run Junior High School. She later became Math
laughing. But inside I smiled because even in your sickness, we knew how much you loved us. Department Chair at Canton Junior High School and then Assistant Principal at Canton Junior
High School. She eventually became the Assistant Principal of Lombard Middle School, Assistant
Elijah, Enwan, Emery, Elin are still young but they asked to go see you daily. “Can we go see Grandma?” Principal at Dunbar High School, and ultimately the Principal of Lombard Middle School and
Just the other day, Elin said I want to see my grandmother, and I said “Grandma is asleep now, Gabby.” She Forest Park High School, respectively. Loretta retired from Forest Park High School in 2008.
seemed to understand.
She enjoyed a strong relationship with Christ and believed deeply in servitude. She was a member
Ma, it has been an honor to serve you, to help take care of you, to laugh when you made witty comments, to of the Board of Trustees while she attended Knox Presbyterian Church. Later, as a member of the
sit with you when you had a rough moment, sing songs, and burst out in laughter for no reason at all. Your Sharon-Seventh Day Adventist Church she pioneered the Children’s Nursery Program, served as
legacy will go on. Sleep well my love. Church Treasurer for a number of years, and was a member of Women’s Ministry. She served as
a member of both Baltimore Junior Academy School Board and its Academic Advisory Board.
Always your girl,
Loretta lived her life to the fullest, which included spending time with her family, babysitting
Danielle (Attorney, Teacher, Wife, Mother because of you) her grandchildren, attending church, preparing taxes, watching old crime television shows, and
studying her bible lessons. She believed deeply that education was the true equalizer in life and
POEM FOR GRANDMA - REST NOW fought hard to ensure children have equal access to adequate education.
From Skye, Harlem, Chandler, Ej, Elijah, Emery, and Elin
She leaves to cherish her memory and legacy: her beloved husband, Calvin; daughter, Danielle;
Dear Grandma, son-in-law, Enwan Sr.; seven grandchildren, Skye, Harlem, Chandler, Enwan Sr., Elijah, Emery, and
I am blessed in this life That you became Pop’s wife Elin; stepdaughters, Karen Fulton (predeceased Terry Fulton) and Sandra White (Edgar White);
stepson, Max Breese; four brothers, Homer Ervin (Dorothy Ervin), Elmore Ervin, (predeceased in
Because you had my mom, and then came me death Joe Ervin (Pauline Ervin) David Ervin (Demorris Ervin), and Stephen Ervin (Patrice Ervin);
Who had the best grandmother there could ever be. sister, Elsie Jones (one sister preceded her in death, Dollie Giles); and numerous nieces, nephews,
cousins, and friends. She will be solely missed by all who knew and loved her.
I love you more than all the Matlock shows
All the fried chicken and fries eaten real slow. “A PROVERBS 31 WOMAN”
All the Coca-Cola in the world cannot compare to you my girl.
Remember those foil breakfasts with turkey bacon and bread always making sure I was fed.
Coming up to my school even when my classmates thought it was uncool.
You have left an amazing legacy in all of us

God has called you and away you must
Go and leave us with heartbreak but in this life we all must make
The most of our time and make it well-spent, for in you, an angel was sent.

Rest now our grandma, job well done.
Even though, a little bit of light has dimmed from our sun

You ran a good race, fought a good fight
And all of us say we love you, and wish you a peaceful good night.

Order of Service

“The time of her departure is at hand. She has fought a good fight, she has finished her course, she has
kept the faith; henceforth, there is laid up for her a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous
judge shall give her at that day.”                 -- II Timothy 4:7-8

ORGAN PRELUDE ....………………………………………………………………………….. Richard Maxfield

PROCESSIONAL ………………………………………………………………………………. Clergy and Family

OPENING HYMN ...………………………………………………………………“When We All Get To Heaven”

PRAYER OF COMFORT ...………………………………………………………………… Pastor James Lewis

SPECIAL TRIBUTE ...……………………………………………………………………………… Tawanda Lovett

SCRIPTURE READINGS
   Psalms 16:6-11 ……………………………………………………………………. Pastor Dwayne Privette
   2 Timothy 2: 6-8 ………………………………………………………………………… Pastor Vern Joyner

MUSICAL SELECTION ……………“It Is Well With My Soul”………… Richard Maxfield and Choir

REMARKS …………………………………………………………………………………………… Yvette McEachan
Robin Scott-Lyles

Alice Boyd-Simpson

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ………………………………………………………...……………… Church Clerk

SPECIAL TRIBUTE ……………………………………….………………………….. Children/Grandchildren

OBITUARY ……………………………………………………………………………………………... (Silent Reading)

EULOGY …………………………………………………………………….…………………………… Pastor Jenkins

CLOSING REMARKS ...………………………………………..…………………………… Elder Calvin Breese

CLOSING HYMN ………………………………………………………………………………. Charlene Jenkins

BENEDICTION ...………………………………………………………………………… Pastor Michael Dyson