Graveside services for Patricia Marie Sullins, 77, of Center Hill will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, January 4, 2021 at Fairview West Cemetery in Hanceville. Mrs. Sullins died Wednesday at her residence after an extended illness.
She was a long time employee of Merchants Bank before retiring.
She is survived by her husband Larry; Sons, Greg Brown, David Brown and Tommy Cost; Step-son Dewayne Sullins; Step-daughter, Deneta McGowin; 10 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren and a sister, Ellen Frasier.
In loving memory of Gilbert Fredrick Dahlke.
Gilbert Dahlke, 75, of Cullman was born on January 6, 1945 in Cullman County. Mr. Dahlke passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Gilbert was preceded in death by his parents William Fredrick and Julia Marie Dahlke.
Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Tanya Louise Dahlke; daughter, Christie (Carl) Thomas; son, Jeremy (Lisa) Dahlke; brother, Richard (Everlyn) Dahlke; grandchildren, Jordan (Harley) Mize, Devin (Gabby) Mize, Alexis Dahlke, Hunter Dahlke, and Fisher Dahlke; and a host of friends and family.
The family of Mr. Dahlke will be having a private service.
A graveside service for Dorothy Mae Ballenger will be 1:00 P.M. Saturday, January 2nd at Cold Springs Cemetery in Bremen. Reverends Richard Bailey and Brain Calvert will be officiating.
Mrs. Ballenger was born on May 31, 1946 to Clarence and Freda (Lair) Harris in Hammond, Indiana and died on December 24, 2020 at the age of 74 at her residence in Bremen.
Dorothy is survived by her husband, Bobby "Ray" Ballenger; daughter, Laurie (Bobby) Wilkerson; son, Alan (Tonya) Ballenger; grandchildren, Kyle (Kellie) Mays, Sarah (Nick) Bates, Meagan (Preston) Calvert, Jessica Wilkerson, Destiny Ballenger, Mallory Ballenger, Logan Ballenger, Jamie Ballenger, and Andrew Ballenger; 5 great grandchildren and one on the way; and a special friend Harold Busby.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Ballenger was preceded in death by her brother; beloved son, Michael Ray Ballenger; and precious cousin, Clara Gentry.
Funeral services for Melbaline Rogers, 84, of Cullman will be 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 29th at Destiny Church in Cullman. As per state mandate masks will be required. Visitation will be at the church prior to the service beginning at 12:00 P.M. Burial will follow at Rock Springs Cemetery. Reverend Fred Rivers will be officiating.
Mrs. Rogers Passed at Woodland Heallthcare on Dec. 25th after long term illness. She is survived by her children, Frankie (Virgle) Marlow of Vinemont, Eugene (Kathy) Rogers of Houston, Tx., Elwood (Sandy) Rogers of Good Hope, and Helen (Tim) Brooks of Blountsville; 15 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; and a sister Merline Tate of Hammond, LA.
Mrs. Rogers is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Rogers and her parents, Emmer and Lilly (Broadway) Clark.
On Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at the age of 95, Earnie Sullins of Hanceville went home to be with the Lord. He died at CRMC, with his daughter Bonnie by his side. Earnie was born on August 23, 1925, to Homer Joshua and Katie Bauer Sullins. After serving as a Marine in World War II, Earnie was married to Bertha Odell Sullins for almost 70 years, until her passing in 2013. He said he missed her and thought of her every day afterwards. While waiting to be reunited with his beloved wife, Earnie enjoyed tending to his garden, eating lunches at the Hanceville Senior Center, playing bingo at the Moose Lodge, and visits with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He was well liked, dearly loved, and will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by his wife; three brothers, Joe Sullins, David Sullins, and Junior Sullins, and three sisters, Lillie Whaley, Annie Shugart, and Emma Ruth Johnson.
Earnie is survived by his children; Bill(Nancy) Sullins of Peoria, Illinois, Betty(George) Nash of Livonia, Michigan, and Bonnie(Gene) Nash of Hanceville; four grandchildren, Stacey Fiddes, Matthew(Ashley Rubin) Sullins, Lisa Marie(Benny) Wong , and Ben Nash; thirteen great grandchildren, Matt(Maggie) Fiddes, Jack Fiddes, Jakob Sullins, Molly Sullins, Alex Sullins, Cooper Rubin, Ashton Rubin, Kaitlin Wong, Earnie Wong, Mikayla Wong, Ariel Wong, Emaline Wong, and Bronte Nash; one brother, Franklin Sullins; three sisters, Ethelene Powell, Imogene Pennington, and Louise Evans; and many nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 1PM on Sunday, December 27th at Duck River Cemetery. There will be no visitation due to the pandemic.
A graveside service for Brenda Sue Cone, 70, of Hanceville will be held at 2 O'clock P.M. Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Mountain Grove Baptist Cemetery in Hanceville. Reverend Mark Long will be officiating.
Brenda was born in Cullman County on July 2, 1950 to Robert and Idell Mattox. She died at Cullman Regional Medical Center on December 21, 2020.
Mrs. Cone is survived by her husband, Ray Cone; sons, Phillip Cone and Allan (Jodi) Cone; sister, Janice (Ronnie) Chapman; brother-in-law, Jeff Evans; grandchildren, Makala Cone, Tyler Cone, Damon Meyer, Evan Cone, Alyx Meyer, and Rayne Ivey; great grandchild, Oliver Duncan; and a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Cone was preceded in death by her sisters, Joyce Weathers Klein and Julie Evans; and a brother, Robert Wesley Mattox.
Virginia Carolyn Shelton,79, of Hanceville, Alabama passed at Cullman Regional Medical Center on December 19, 2020. Carolyn was born October 19, 1941 in Cullman, Alabama to Bernice and Samuel Hughes.
She married the love of her life, Zelmar Shelton, on February 27, 1960. She worked as an office secretary for James R. Smith Trucking Company for many years where she retired and then took on the job as the local librarian at Hanceville Public Library. Carolyn was an angel on earth. She cared for so many throughout her life and enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a magnificent cook and loved to read. Carolyn was a strong woman of faith and a member of First United Methodist in Hanceville.
Carolyn is survived by her four sons Zelmar Joey Shelton (Carl Shelton), Samuel David Shelton (Becky Shelton), Jimmy Leander Shelton (Julia Shelton), and Daniel Keith Shelton (Tammy Shelton), her six grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and siblings Mary Frances Brock, Elliot Hughes, and Van Hughes.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Zelmar Shelton, her parents, Bernice and Samuel Hughes, and sister, Ruth Boatright.
The service will be Monday, December 21,2020 11:00am at Shelton Grove Baptist Church. There will be no visitation due to the pandemic, and the family ask that at the graveside social distancing guidelines be followed.
A graveside service for Cathy Jones, 69 of Hanceville will be held a 2 p.m. Monday, December 21, 2020 at New Prospect Cemetery with Randy Moon officiating. No visitation is planned.
Cathy died Saturday the 19th at CRMC. She leaves behind and will be missed by her husband Sam; Daughters, Jennifer (David) Rice and Sara 9Ashley) Doty; Grandchidren, Ashley (Scotty) Swindle, D.J. Rice and Carter Doty; Great Grandchildren, Annabelle, Elijah and Amelia Swindle. Also surviving are siblings Earl Brown, Jimmy Brown and Rebecca Brown.
Funeral services for Sarah Jeanette Sims, 83, of Hanceville, Alabama will be 3 O'clock P.M. Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Jimmy Sawyer and Randy Jackson will be officiating. Burial will follow at Bethlehem East Cemetery in Hanceville. Visitation for guests will be form 6 O'clock P.M. to 8 O'clock P.M. Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home.
Mrs. Sims is survived by her son, David Wesley Sims; grandchildren, Megan (Adam) Seckfort, Emily (Jake) Lambert, and Bailey Sims; great grandchildren, Raelyn Seckfort, Knox Seckfort, Truett Lambert, and Mabri Lambert; a brother, Billy (Carolyn) Barnett; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Sims is preceded in death by her husband, Frank Sims; great grandchildren, Maverick and Kinlee Seckfort; parents, Earl Horace and Loise (Chambers) Barnett; and a brother, Wendell Barnett.
Funeral services for Mary O. Hughes, 89, of Hanceville will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Paul Campbell will be officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. until service time at the funeral home.
Mrs. Hughes is survived by her sister Doris Briscoe and a host of nephews.
She is preceded in death by her 1st husband, Angues South; 2nd husband, Tom Hughes; sisters, Cleo Herndon, Vivian Graham, and Velma Jacobs; two brothers, Dewey Hutson and Lenard Hutson; and her parents, Lecil and Florence (Camp) Hutson.
Funeral services for Harlan Keith Stricklin, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama will be 1:30 P.M. Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Addington Chapel Cemetery in Bremen. The family will welcome guests for a visitation on Saturday prior to the service beginning at 12:00 P.M. at the funeral home.
Mr. Stricklin was born on April 5, 1967 in Cullman County and died December 14, 2020 at the age of 53 in Tuscaloosa County.
Harlan worked 24 years with DCH Health System where he was a Respiratory Care Team Leader at DCH Northport Hospital, and will be missed as a key member of the RPT Programs Advisory Committee where he served as a dedicated Clinical Preceptor for RT students. He also worked in the sleep lab at Northport DCH and traveled to do home health care. He was a hero who gave his life to serve others and he brought joy and laughter to every person he came in contact with. He will be truly missed by every family member, friend, co-worker, and patient whose life he touched.
He is survived by his mother, Sherry Stricklin; brother, Tom Striclkin; three sisters, Cindy Stricklin, Jennifer (John) Vincent, and Janna (Terry) Fendley; nieces, Meg Danish, Kristen Denney, Brittany Couey, Paige Fendley, Jordan Hogeland, and Jerrica Vincent; nephews, Jared Vincent, Seth Fendley, and Noah Fendley; and best friends, Mandy Thomas and Denny Blankenship.
Mr. Stricklin is preceded in death by his father, Tom Stricklin.
Mrs. Gearldine Fanning, age 78, of Hanceville, peacefully passed away Friday evening, December 11, 2020, at her residence.
She was born April 28, 1942, in Cullman County, a daughter of the late William Alexander Young and Dessie Mae Ballard Young.
Gearldine was preceded in death by her sisters Gwen Johns, Elaine Abbott, Nell Jo Jordan, Juanita Blanchard, Milo Lane, Naomi Gunterson and Betty Beasley; and brothers Jimmy Young, Paul Young, Earl Young and WA Young.
Gearldine is survived by her husband of 55 years, Billy Ray Fanning ("Cotton") and their children; daughter, Sherry Fanning McClure and son in law, Dewayne McClure; and son, Ricky Allen Fanning "Rick". She is also survived by her brother Doyle Young "DC" (Rose) and her grandchildren Kaylee Hasting, Dean Fanning, MaLeah Hunt, Meagan Yarbrough (Kevin), Warren Fanning, Nathan Fanning, Jonathan Fanning, LeAnn Miller and Josh McClure (Brianna). She is also survived by her great-grandchildren Paxleigh, Landon, Charlee, Preston, and Savanna. She leaves a host of nieces and nephews and many other family members and friends who will miss her tremendously.
Gearldine and Cotton had a beautiful life together and were happiest spending time with one another, while making connections with others everywhere they went. While they were still able, they enjoyed simply going to town for dinner and coffee. Their favorite place to vacation was the mountains, whether it was just the two of them or with family. She was an amazing mother and granny, always putting her "babies" first. Many years ago, she was a devoted caregiver to her mother ("Momma Young") and unknowingly inspired her own daughter to selflessly become her caregiver for her last year of life. Her granddaughter, Kaylee Hasting, was also her adoring and devoted caregiver along with dear family friends, Lisa Wiley and Ann Gaines. She has left a lasting impression on so many and has positively shaped the lives of her entire family. In the words of her husband, "She was a good woman and we hate to see her go." Life will not be the same without her, but we will all strive to leave a legacy of love, like she did, while cherishing the memories.
Visitation is from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at Hanceville Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at Hanceville Funeral Home, with Brother Paul Rivers officiating. Her beloved son in law, Dewayne McClure, will provide a eulogy. A special song will be presented by Dennis McClure. Burial will follow in the Fairview West Cemetery.
Funeral services for Robert Wayne Pace, 82, of Cullman, AL will be 3:30 P.M. Friday, December 11, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Valley Springs Cemetery in Good Hope. Reverend Rick Briscoe will be officiating. Visitation will begin at 1:30 on Friday at the funeral home prior to the service.
Mr. Pace is survived by his children, Anita Askew, Keith Pace, Clarissa Simmons, Melissa Twilley, and Melinda McGraw; 8 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and a brother, Connie Dean Pace.
Mr. Pace is preceded in death by his parents, George and Pearl Crawford Pace; and a sister, Zula Bush.
Shirley Williams Fowler, age 77, passed away on December 8, 2020. She was born on October 23, 1943 to Lincoln and Mary Young Williams. Shirley was the youngest of four daughters and grew up mostly at Valley Grove. Her family was in Missouri when she started first grade. When The Williams moved back to Alabama she attended Good Hope School.
The lovely young lady met the love of her life, Daniel Fowler, from Hanceville. They were married on December 14, 1959. They lived in Huntsville briefly then returned to Cullman County. Their daughter Evon was born in November of 1961.
The Reverend Delwin Kilgo lost his wife and Daniel ran the store with Delwin and Shirley took excellent care of his daughters.
Daniel and Shirley joined the Baptist church and soon, Shirley was singing with a quartet. Her favorite solo selection was Amazing Grace. Later, her daughter became an accomplished pianist and often accompanied her mother.
The Fowlers were very active church members and contributed their time and resources. Shirley taught Sunday school for various age groups for five decades.
They eventually bought land and a house on Stouts Mountain. It was improved over the years. They took care of Daniel's parents in their latter years and helped with her parents as well.
Shirley retired after 27 years as an X-ray technician and mammogram technician. For several years Shirley wrote a popular column for the Cullman Tribune. She loved to cook. She was very creative and made beautiful crafts and handmade quilts. Her yard was a real show place with all kinds of pretty flowers.
The Fowlers loved to travel and visited most of the states and Mexico and Canada; often with other couples.
Shirley took pride in looking neat and many of her clothes were very striking.
For a number of years Shirley was a poll worker. Most recently she was an active member and a contributor at the Hanceville Senior Citizen Center, where her daughter is manager.
Mrs. Fowler is survived by her husband of 61 years, Daniel Fowler; daughter, Evon Fowler; sister-in-law, Ellen McDonald; brother-in-law, Paul Angell; several nieces and nephews; numerous friends and a favorite dog.
The Fowlers were active in the Auburn Alumni Association.
Conducting the services at Hanceville Funeral Home will be the Reverend Delwin Kilgo and Reverend Trueman Davis. Interment will be at Fairview West Cemetery.
Mrs. Fowler is preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Lincoln Williams; and three sisters, Louise Bailey, Betty Angell, and Wanda Sams.
During her terminal illness several people assisted including her husband, her daughter, and a niece, Paula Sams.
The family wishes to thank everyone who assisted in any way. A grand lady is rejoicing for eternity and left a wonderful legacy.
Funeral services for Aaron Dewayne Freeman, 84, of Hanceville, Alabama will be 12 O'clock P.M. Friday, December 11, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Persimmon Grove Cemetery in Brushy Pond, Alabama. Leon Mauldin will be officiating. Visitation for Mr. Freeman will be from 10 O'clock until service time at the funeral home.
Mr. Freeman is survived by his children, Danita (Leo) Smith and Tracey (Darrell) Talley; grandchildren, Destiny Jade (Heath) Jones, Sonny Bernard (Melissa) Doss and Alexander Dewayne (Joselyn) Doss; great grandchildren, Lilly Belle Jones, Amberly Doss, and Jackson Doss; a host of nieces and nephews; and a great aunt Edna Graves.
Mr. Freeman was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Glenda Sue Price Freeman; parents, Leldon and Lillie (Chandler) Freeman; and sister, Joyce Alafaye Sherer.
In loving memory of Christine Johnston Coppedge.
Mrs. Coppedge was born December 25, 1929 in Hanceville, Alabama to Wilburn and Josephine (Cone) Johnston.
She is survived by her daughter, Pam Reid; two grandchildren, Brett (Jennifer) White and Lacey (Zach) McGriff; four great grandchildren, Tarrant White, Lexi White, Mia McGriff, and Grayson McGriff.
Ms Coppedge owned Ralph's Shoe Store in downtown Cullman until 1985. She retired from Walmart in 2006.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Betty Wheeler; and brother, Buel Johnston.
Funeral services for Jewell Turner Harvell, 84, of Hanceville, Alabama will be 2:00 P.M. Sunday, December 6th at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery in Dodge City. Craig Edwards and Larry Walker will be officiating. Visitation is at Hanceville Funeral Home on Sunday beginning at 12:30 P.M.
Mrs. Harvell is survived by her children, Sandra Means, Hilda Walker, Ernie Turner and Paul Turner; 7 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and 3 great-great grandchildren.
Mrs. Harvell was preceded in death by her granddaughter, great granddaughter, 2 sisters, a brother; and two husbands.
A memorial service for Ronnie Davis, 68, of Bremen, AL will be 2:00 P.M. Friday, December 4, 2020 at Dorsey Creek Church. Brother Ted Blalock will be officiating.
Mr. Davis is survived by his wife, Renee Davis; children, Ronnie Scott Davis and James Nicholas Davis; step-daughter, Brandi Williams; sisters, Debbie Turner, JoAnn Davis, and Becky Marks; brother, Randall Davis; grandchildren, Nikki Davis, Natalie Davis, Allie Davis and Dexter Drummond.
Mr. Davis is preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Joyce (Griffith) Davis; son, Kenny Davis; and first wife, Kaye Davis.
Funeral services for Sara Ann Thomas Jordan, 76, of Lagrange, Ohio will be 12:00 P.M. Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Fairview West Cemetery in Hanceville. Visitation for the public will be from 10:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
Sara is survived by her son, Jeff Jordan of Gulf Shores, AL; daughters, Mary Ann Siminouix of Baton Rouge, LA and Frankie Lynn Rodda of Tuscaloosa, AL; sisters, Callie Chamblee of Hanceville, AL, Fay Bradford of Blountsville, AL and Nell Hawkins of Cleveland, OH; brothers, James Thomas and Ray Thomas, both of Locust Fork, AL; 7 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren.
Sara is preceded in death by her brother, Vann Thomas and parents, Webster E. and Olmar (Nichols) Thomas.
Funeral services for Connie Cason Allen of Hanceville, Alabama will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, November 5, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. Leon Mauldin and Devin Allen will be officiating. Visitation for Mrs. Allen will be at the funeral home on Saturday prior to the service from 9:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M.
Mrs. Allen was born June 7, 1961 in Cullman County and died at Cullman Regional Hospital at the age of 59.
Connie is survived by her husband, Ben Allen; mother, Marie Cason; brother, Rick Cason; nieces, Christy (Eric) Main, Amy (Brad) Johnson, and Michelle (Lynn) Talley; nephews, James (Erin) Cunningham, Devin (Shannon) Allen, and Ricky (Lacey) Cason; and a host of great nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her sister, Deborah Jean Cunningham; niece, Krystal Cason; and sister-in-law, Doris Cason.
Funeral services for Betty Jean Howse, 73, of Cullman, Alabama will be 11 O'clock A.M. Thursday, November 3, 2020 at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Hopewell Cemetery in Hanceville. The family will welcome guests for a visitation prior to her service at the funeral home beginning at 9 O'clock A.M.
Ms. Howse is survived by her cousins, Dondra (Ronnie) Taylor, Debra (Courtney) White, Pat Scott, Barbara McMinn, and Sandra (Dwight) Laney; step-sister, Diane Carroll; and step-brothers, Donald and Dennis Carden.
Ms. Howse is preceded in death by her father, Conrad Howse; and mother, Viola (Dan) Howse Carden.
Funeral service for J C Helms 81, of Garden City will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday December 2, 2020 in the chapel of Hanceville Funeral Home. Brother Vernon Alvis will officiate with burial following at the Garden City Cemetery.
J C was the son of the late Julius and Irene Dempsey Helms and was retired from the upholstery business.
His family includes his wife, Sharon; Children and step children, Tammy Gooch, Tracy (Earle) Ginn, Rachel Ray, and Daryl (Betsy) McAvoy. 10 Grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. Also surviving are brothers Shirley, Fred and Julius Helms.
Funeral services for Ollie Christine Graham, 91, of Bremen, Alabama will be 11 O'clock A.M. Sunday, November 29, at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Jerry Hackney will be officiating. Burial will follow at New Prospect Cemetery in Hanceville. Visitation will be from 5 O'clock P.M. to 8 O'clock P.M. at Hanceville Funeral Home Saturday, November 28.
Mrs. Graham is survived by her daughter, Bobbie (Gary) Graves; grandson; Timmy (Lori) Graves; great grandchildren, Mellissa (Dewayne) Light, Michael (Mollye) Graves, Elizabeth Vance, and Ethan Graves; great-great grandchildren, Makenzie Light, Bailee Light, Meya Graves, Layla Graves, and Linkon Graves; special niece, Lorene Vincent; brother, Curtis (Mary) Casey; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Graham is preceded in death by her parents, William and Ila (Edwards) Casey, husband, Willard J. Graham; sisters, Clara Black, Irene Vincent and Mary Brown; and brothers, William F. Casey and James Casey.
Funeral services for Ollie Christine Graham, 91, of Bremen, Alabama will be 11 O'clock A.M. Sunday, November 29, at Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Jerry Hackney will be officiating. Burial will follow at New Prospect Cemetery in Hanceville. Visitation will be from 5 O'clock P.M. to 8 O'clock P.M. at Hanceville Funeral Home Saturday, November 28.
Mrs. Graham is survived by her daughter, Bobbie (Gary) Graves; grandson; Timmy (Lori) Graves; great grandchildren, Mellissa (Dewayne) Light, Michael (Mollye) Graves, Elizabeth Vance, and Ethan Graves; great-great grandchildren, McKennsie Light, Bailey Light, Meya Graves, Layla Graves, and Linkon Graves; special niece, Lorene Vincent; brother, Curtis (Mary) Casey; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Graham is preceded in death by her parents, William and Ila (Edwards) Casey, husband, Willard J. Graham; sisters, Clara Black, Irene Vincent and Mary Brown; and brothers, William F. Casey and James Casey.
A graveside service for Myra Ruth Wise, of Hanceville, AL will be 11 O'clock A.M. Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at New Prospect Cemetery in Hanceville.
Myra was born June 9, 1935 in Cullman County, AL to J.H. and Mary (Pugh) Hunt. She died on November 23rd at the age of 85 in Birmingham, AL.
Mrs. Wise is survived by her children, Tony (Patricia) Wise and Sonya (Mike) Gibbs; grandchildren, Tammy Gibbs Russell, Monica Cheatwood, Erin Wise and Benjamin Wise; great grandchildren, Lacey Russell, Isabella Hawkins and Sawyer Cheatwood; 2 brothers, Loyce Hunt and Junior Hunt; a sister, Nellie Fines; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Wise is preceded in death by her husband, Billy Wise; son, Billy Myron Wise; brothers, Jimmy Hunt, Ervin Hunt, Harvey Hunt, Raymond Hunt and Doyle Hunt; and a sister, Lillie Mae Lee.
