Minnie L. Randolph

Minnie L. Randolph of New Haven, CT transitioned from Labor to Reward on May 3, 2017, at Yale New Haven Hospital. She was born in Greenville, NC and raised in Pitt County, NC. She was a longtime Resident of the New Haven area for over 50 years. She was a single parent, a hard worker and worked 2 jobs for 22 years. The Lord blessed her to see her daughter and her granddaughter grow up into successful adults. She was very proud of her daughter Beverly receiving her Master’s Degree in Education and her Grand Daughter Tiffany graduating with a Degree in Political Science, both from Bennett College in Greensboro, NC. She was employed at Henry Richards Company in New Haven, Connecticut Cleaning Company and retired from Yale University. When the Lord blessed Mother Randolph to retire, she was happy to have more time to go to the homes of those who were sick, check on the church mothers who were homebound, calling to check on family, friends and doing the work of a Missionary. Mother Randolph was saved at Missionary Holy Apostolic Church, and also attended Jesus Church of Deliverance in New Haven until the Lord led her to Greater Mercy Temple Church of Christ, in Danbury, CT. When one thinks of Mother Minnie Randolph, words that immediately come to mind are: faithful, dedicated, committed, a pattern of good works for the women of God to follow. She truly loves the Lord and stands strong and tall on the word of God, never wavering. She gives words of encouragement to many and is a Praying Woman. One of her favorite sayings is “God said it and that settles it.” Mother Randolph is a woman of Godly wisdom, and a lover of God’s word. God has given her great strengths and testimonies his overcoming power, “That when you seek God first, he will bless you.” Mother Randolph has served in many capacities in the church. Internationally, she has served on the Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ (COOLJC) International Women’s Council Election Committee, and Ticket Coordinator for the Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ International Missionary Mother M.S. Woolfolk Banquet. She also served in many other capacities including Superintendent of the Connecticut Northern Diocese Sunday School COOLJC, which she has the honor of being the first female to hold that position. She is the Vice President of the Connecticut Northern Diocese Missionary Department, and served as the Diocese Treasurer for the Connecticut Northern Diocese Women Council Department. She is the Local Missionary President for Greater Mercy Temple Church and a member of the Local Women Council Department, The Missionary Choir and Greater Mercy Temple Mass Choir. She is an outstanding Sunday School Scholar and Sunday School Teacher, that served on the Usher Board and supported every Auxiliary in service, as unto the Lord. She is a strong and steadfast Prayer Warrior. Mother Randolph is a recipient of several awards. She was inducted into the Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ International Women’s’ Council Hall of Fame and the International Missionary Apostolic Gallery of Excellent Service (AGES). She leaves to cherish her fond memories: a daughter, Beverly Bowe, Granddaughter, Tiffany Bowe, of the home, an adopted Granddaughter, Thanh-Thai T. Truong known as “T”, from Dallas, TX, Brothers: District Elder Jesse Frank Carney Sr. (Ella) of Danbury, CT and William Earl Randolph (Jackie) of Carlisle, United Kingdom, Nephews: Carl Carney (Gloria) of Kaneohe, Hawaii, Elder Jesse Carney Jr. (Joy) of Waterbury, and Jeffery Dais (Ebony) of Bridgeport, CT., Nieces: her #1 Niece Brenda Henley of Hamden, CT, and Rochelle Dais of Stamford, CT. God Children: Brianne Shepard, Micky Shepard, and Lee Ford Jr, all of Danbury, CT. A host Great Neices, Nephews, Cousins, Family and Friends. She was predeceased by grandparents, Nathan and Easter Randolph, her mother, Clyde Randolph, her brother Erving Randolph, and her sister, Inell Dais (James). .

Minnie L. Randolph

January 29, 1940 - May 3, 2017