Jefferson Memorial

205-322-0543

1591 Gadsden Hwy Birmingham, AL 35235

Jennifer Lynn Black september 6, 1980 ~ february 1, 2023 (age 42)

Jennifer Lynn Black, 42, of Gardendale, Alabama passed away on February 1, 2023. She was born September 6, 1980, to Mickey and Debbie Black. Jennifer grew up between the Pell City and Birmingham area. She went to Pell City High School. Jennifer had different jobs and roles throughout her short life but the most important to her, was being Mom to Madyx and Micha. When she became a mom to Madyx in 2006, her life and priorities changed. And in 2009, when Micha was born, her focus was solely on her role as Mom to them both. She was so proud of them and wanted nothing but the best for their lives. Jennifer was such a kind soul and loved everyone around her. She was everyone’s biggest fan and loved to see others succeed in life.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Deborah “Debbie” Breeden Gallant and her father, Martin ”Mickey” Vernon Black. She is survived by her children, Zachary “Madyx” Garrett; Zander Michael “Micha” Garrett; Husband and Partner, Christopher Michael “Mikie” Garrett; Brothers, Trace (Melanie) Gallant, Lee (Racheal) Gallant; Aunt, Pam (Robert) Elmore; Uncles Mitch (Evi) Breeden, Tracy (Ginger) Black; Nieces, Candace (Brandon) Smith, Chloe Gallant; Nephews, Josh (Jessica) Gallant, Breeden Gallant, Brooks Gallant; Cousins, Jason (Katie) Black, Brian (Christy) Elmore, Cari (Matt) Lemen, Michael Elmore, Kevin Elmore; and many others that loved and cared for her.

Please join us February 9, 2023, at 11 am at Jefferson Memorial in Trussville, AL for visitation and service to follow at 12 pm. In lieu of flowers, please visit Jennifer Lynn Black's Memorial Website | Ever Loved for more information about the service and to share thoughts and memories with the family.

Bertha Ann Neal

august 21, 1933 ~ february 3, 2023

(age 89)

Bertha Ann Neal, 89, beloved Mother, Daughter, Spouse, Grandmother, and Great-grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on February 3, 2023. She entered this world on August 21, 1933, born to Arthur and Bertha Melancon. She is survived by her daughter Pam Neal; step-son Howard Neal; grandsons Caln Stewart, Adam Blackmon, Andrew Blackmon and Alex Blackmon; granddaughter Tristn Rayborn and great-grandson Emory Ford. Ann was a nurse and nursing teacher throughout her career, establishing the first nursing school at Southwest Community College in Summit, Mississippi. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at the graveside, Jefferson Memorial in Trussville, Alabama.

Mable Deale

february 13, 1927 ~ february 4, 2023

(age 95)

Mable Deale, 95, passed away on February 4, 2023. Mable was a member of 25th Avenue Baptist Church in Center Point for 65 years where she served as the Sunday School Secretary for many years. Mable worked as a bookkeeper for F.W. Woolworth Company, Woolco, and later Walmart.

Mable is survived by her sons, Thomas C Deale Jr, (Sherry), and Ronald Deale (Melanie), Sister, Margie Kirkland (Ron) and brother, John Dial Jr. She was a loving Grandmother to Candace Deale, Tommy Deale (Jaime), Katie Deale and Anna Grace Deale. She is also survived by several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Mable is preceded in death by her loving husband Thomas C Deale Sr., father John Dial, mother Margaret Dial, and siblings Melba Garrett, Opal Byers, Harvey Dial and Charlie Dial.

The graveside service for Mrs. Mable Deale will be held on Friday, February 10th at 2:00 p.m. at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home in Trussville. A visitation will be held at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home one hour prior to the graveside service. Dr. John Thweatt with First Baptist Church of Pell City will preside over the service.

Helen Irene Alexander

october 1, 1937 ~ february 4, 2023

(age 85)

Helen Irene Alexander, age 85 of Birmingham, AL passed away on February 4, 2023. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church. She is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Grady Alexander and son-in-law, Donald J. Carter. She is survived by her daughter, Debbie Carter; son, Johnny M. Alexander; grandchildren, Dianna Rizzo and Dena Carter; great grandchildren, Bryce Carter-Jones, Alexander Rizzo and Fiona Rizzo; nieces, Karen Benson and Linda McDonald; nephews, Jimmy Leipart and Larry Leipart.

Paul Evans Kirkpatrick

july 20, 1924 ~ february 5, 2023

(age 98)

Paul Evans Kirkpatrick, 98, died peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, February 5, 2023. He was born on July 20, 1924 in Winston County, Alabama, but had lived with his daughter and son-in-law in Trussville, Alabama for the past few years.

Paul learned about hard work from an early age. He was raised on a farm in Haleyville before volunteering to serve in the Army during World War II. He was stationed in North Africa and Italy. He loved his country and the American flag. After the war, he went to work for the L&N Railroad until his retirement in 1985.

He married his best friend and sweetheart, Goldie Daniel Kirkpatrick in March 1948. They were married for 73 years until her death in June 2021. He is survived by his children, Paula Hall (Jon), Bill Kirkpatrick (Kathy), John Kirkpatrick (Gale); 7 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations in his memory to Central Baptist Church, PO Box 434, Trussville, Alabama, 35173.

Services will be held on Friday, February 10, 2023 at Jefferson Memorial in Trussville. Visitation is 9:00am10:00am. Funeral at 10:00am.

Marie Duncan

Marie Duncan passed away February 9, 2023 surrounded by family and loved ones. She was preceded in death by parents Henry and Audrey White; Step mother Lillian White; the love of her life, husband Joe Duncan; brothers Billy White, Charles White, Harvey White and Dempsey White; sisters Christine Duncan and Faye Johnson; step brothers Carl Payne, Buddy Payne and Jerry Payne; and daughter-in-law Robbin (Harris) Duncan. Marie graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with Masters’ degrees in English and Secondary Education. She taught English in the St. Clair County School System at Ragland and Moody High Schools and touched the lives of many students by caring for their education and their welfare. She was an active and faithful member of Centercrest Baptist Church and then North Clay Baptist Church for over 60 years where she served as a Sunday School teacher for her beloved Sunshine Class, WMU director and as a hostess for numerous bridal showers and weddings. She is survived by sisters Barbara Robinson and Reba Harbison; daughter Beth Cooper (Maurice); sons Mark Duncan (Brandi), Scot Duncan (Amy), Jody Duncan (Traci); and her caregiver ”daughter” Chilsee Yates; grandchildren Christopher Cooper (Ashley), Joshua Duncan (Cindy), Justin Duncan (Paige), Jacob Duncan (Taylor), Jordan Duncan (Ashley Sarvis), Will Cooper (Jennifer), Josh Griffin, Rachel Duncan, Katy aka “Judy” Canada (Jonathan), Isaac Duncan, Austin Griffin, Hunter Hyatt and Walker Duncan; great grandchildren Mallory Bottsford-Leal (Angelica Bottsford-Leal), Adrian Bottsford, Alexis Cooper, Gracey Duncan, Daveion Cooper, Hayden Cooper, RyLee Cooper, Bentley Canada, Afton Duncan, Braxton Canada, Beckett Duncan, Josiah Duncan, Hazel Duncan, Brooks Canada, Seth Duncan and Prince Duncan. Other survivors include many nieces and nephews who were and a host of close