Mrs. Harriett Nadine Macklin

THE LIFE OF MOTHE HARRIETT NADINE MACKLIN......MOTHER HARRIETT MACKLIN (nee Coleman), affectionately known as "COOKIE", was born in Milwaukee, WI (1716A N. 11th Street), on April 5, 1939, to the late Joseph W. Coleman and the late Mother Louise Coleman-Keaton (nee Patterson). She was reared by her mother and step-father, Brother Tennie L. Keaton. Harriett was united in holy matrimony to Floyd Macklin, son of the late Bishop F.D and Mother Irene Macklin of Tipton, Tennessee. Harriett attended Milwaukee Public Schools and graduated from West Division High School, in 1957. She was a "straight A" student, proficient in English, Math and Latin, fluently. Mother Macklin loved to sing. As a teenager, she was the lead singer for the Original Queens of Harmony of Milwaukee, WI. The Queens of Harmony was a unique group of women, who sang acapella. Harriett's mother and sister were a part of The Queens of Harmony, too. As a child, she attended the Eighth Street COGIC, under the leadership of Elder Odell Reed. The late Mother Annie Webster was her Sunday school teacher and a part of the choir Harriett belonged to. Mother Macklin was a member of Holy Cathedral COGIC, in 1992, where she faithfully served, under the auspicious of Bishop C. H McClelland, prelate and Wisconsin Northwest Jurisdiction. Before church service began, Mother Harriett could be found sitting on the steps waiting to the deacons to open the church doors. She never wanted to be late or miss any part of the church services. Because of her faithfulness, Harriett was appointed to the Mother's Board. She loved to hear her pastor preach the Word of God. She loved Sunday school and Bible band. Mother Macklin avidly read the scriptures. She always attended the musicals and concerts of the Sanctuary Choir, on which her daughter, Missionary Candice directed and sang. On Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at 8:08 AM, Mother Harriett Nadine Macklin was called into Eternal rest. Her presence will be greatly missed! Mother Macklin leaves to cherish her memory her: one daughter, Missionary Candice Louise (Elder Lucky) Crowley; seven grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; sister, Mother Bunny Allen; and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her: parents, Brother Tennie and Mother Louise Keaton; daughter, Denise Coleman "Sweetpea"; son, Denis Jerome "Jerry"; youngest sister, Sister Barbara J. Prior; and adopted brother, Deacon Robert Booker.

Mrs. Harriett Nadine Macklin

April 5, 1939 - May 3, 2016