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The last thing you want is to feel overwhelmed by practical and logistical concerns. That’s the primary reason most individuals coordinate memorial and burial services through a local funeral home. Your funeral director can handle the practicalities on your behalf, giving you the time and space you need to mourn and spend time with your family.

Indeed, your funeral director will handle logistical issues you may not have even thought of and shouldn’t have to - transporting your loved one, ensuring the gravesite is ready for the burial, coordinating with the cemetery owner, and more. As you think about working with a funeral director, consider these pragmatic concerns that can effectively be taken off your plate.

Something else to consider is that the FTC requires funeral homes to provide you with a list of prices for each separate servicemeaning you have the right to choose which funeral services you want and which ones you don’t. As such, you can decide to conduct a vigil or graveside service but still enlist a funeral home to help move the body, ensure the proper casket, etc.

Galen Lilja

july 26, 1931 — february 24, 2023

Pell City

Galen Lilja, 91, passed away on February 24, 2023, in Pell City, AL.

Galen Lilja was born on July 26, 1931 near Windom, KS and was one of four children.

Galen worked for Royal Typewriter as a service manager/technical instructor. He opened his own business; Eagle Business Machines in Center Point, AL. After he sold his business, he finished his career at Brookwood Hospital helping with office equipment.

Galen was best known for his friendliness and made friends easily. He was a big Crimson Tide fan and liked to travel and play golf.

Galen also served in the Navy from 1949 - 1950 on the USS Cavalier. He was honorably discharged to help on his family farm.

Galen is survived by his son, Bradley Lilja of Fort Wayne, IN, daughter, Janice VanHorn (Alan) of Pell City, grandsons Dustin Lilja (Melissa) Newburgh, IN; Chad Leverett (Melissa) of Pelham; Jared Leverett (Amber) of Pell City; Jasen Ericksen (Jesica) of Anchorage,AK and Jessika Ericksen of Bowling Green, KY. He was very proud of his great grandchildren. Talon and Finnly Lilja, Will Leverett, Adyson and Braylyn Leverett and Michael Angelo and Jolene Espiritu (Jasen Ericksen)

Galen is preceded in death by his loving wife, Vada Jo Lilja, and by his daughters, Vickie Ericksen, Amy Lilja.

A memorial service will be held at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home on March 18th, 2023 at 12:00 PM. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 11:00 AM until service time.

Burial will take place immediately following the memorial service in Jefferson Memorial Gardens East.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Galen Lilja, please visit our flower store. Make a donation to Wounded Warrior Project in memory of Galen Lilja

Myra Carroll

august 22, 1937 — february 23, 2023

Trussville

Myra Carroll, 85, of Trussville, Al, passed away on February 23, 2023. Myra is survived by her daughter- Sandy Malchus (Kenny); son-Greg Carroll (Deana); her grandchildren- Cassie Malchus Thomson (Dave), Brittney Malchus Dunham (Jake), Maegan Carroll Reynolds (Justin), Geoff Carroll, Logan Creel, Collin Smith, Trevor Smith, her great-grandchildrenCampbell Thomson, Riggs Thomson, Ella Mae Reynolds, Rush Reynolds, Rip Reynolds, Landry Dunham and Gentry Dunham.

Myra is preceded in death by her parents Carrell Judson Byars and Missouri Amanda Edge Byars; her husbands, , G.W. Carroll, and Robert Mize; her son, Ted Smith, and daughter, Sonyedda Creel.

Myra attended Hewitt Trussville High School. After High School, she began her career in the restaurant industry with her husband, G.W. Carroll. They opened Big G's BBQ in 1976 and enjoyed serving the people of Trussville for many years. She was a faithful member of Clearbranch Methodist Church. She enjoyed working in her yard, quilting, crossword puzzles and coloring. She was devoted to her family. She was a humble servant of Jesus Christ.

A celebration of life for Myra will be held Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Clearbranch Methodist Church with Pastor Vaughn Stafford leading the service. The family will receive friends and extended family from 3:00pm to 4:00pm and the service will begin at 4:00pm.

In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to be made to Clearbranch Methodist Church's HandyMan Ministry. ( Clearbranch.org )

Charles Brown

december 27, 1941 — february 24, 2023

Charles “Charlie” W. Brown, age 81, of Ashville, Alabama, passed away on February 24, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward H. Brown and Vida Brown Self and his wife, Linda Houser Brown. He is survived by his son, Tracy Brown, granddaughter, Chloe Pence Brown, sister, Fay (Thomas) Simmons and brother Ray (Judy) Brown. Charlie was especially close with his great nephew, Noah Houser and great niece, Anna Houser Pomeroy. He enjoyed Alabama football, fishing, Sunday dinners with his granddaughter, working on small jobs around the house with his brother and joking with his sister. He was most recently employed with Keystone Foods and was a Veteran. His visitation will be held at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home on Monday, March 6th from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. The funeral service for Charlie will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Jefferson Memorial’s Chapel with Burial at their adjoining gardens. The family asks that in honor and memory of Charlie all guests wear something blue.

Joy Silvey

august 2, 1932 — february 26, 2023

Joy O. Silvey, age 90 of Springville, formerly of Trussville, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023. Mrs. Silvey was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Arthur Myron Silvey; parents Gladys O. Jones and Evie C. Overstreet; sisters, Orene Martin, Jean Blythe, and Virginia Cornelius; son, Gary M. Silvey and daughter, T. Darlene Vann. Mrs. Silvey is survived by her brother Mike Jones(Ira); daughter Kay McCullars(David); grandchildren, Brook Jackson, Jason Lewallen(Ashlee), Ashley Haley(Justin), and David McCullars Jr.; great-grandchildren, Emily and Blake Jackson, Austin Lewallen, Madison and Chase Haley. Mrs. Silvey was born in Birmingham Al, and was a graduate of Woodlawn High School. She was a former member of First Baptist Church Trussville where she served in WMU, taught Sunday School and was a member and soloist in the adult choir. She was a current member of Deerfoot Baptist Church where she was a member of the Joy Sunday School Class. Mrs. Silvey was a faithful servant to the Lord, her family, friends and neighbors. The family wishes to thank the doctors and nurses at TLC Rehab and St. Vincent's East Hospital ER and the 6th floor north side.

Grace Mixon

march 6, 1935 — february 25, 2023

Birmingham

Grace Annette Martin Mixon, age 87 of Birmingham, AL passed away on February 25, 2023. She was a member of Huffman Church of Christ for 53 years. She graduated from Phillips High School where she enjoyed being a poet. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

She is preceded in death by her parents, William Clarence and Grace Worthington Martin, her sister, Peggy Joyce Graham, and her brothers, William Donald Martin, Howard Eugene Martin, Sr. and Jerry Wayne Martin and her grandson, Brock Adam Mixon.

She is survived by her husband, Billy R. Mixon, son, Billy R. Mixon, Jr. and great granddaughter, Hannah Blake Robson.

The family would like to thank the Rehab at East Glenn Nursing Home and the ICU staff at St. Vincent East Hospital. In lieu of flowers donations to Huffman Church of Christ.

Dorcas Rice

december 14, 1932 — february 23, 2023

Dorcas Rice of Fallston, MD, passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning of February 23, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Charles H Rice, she is survived by her son, Lyle G Rice and daughter, Debra Rice O'Shea and her husband, Chris and her granddaughters, and their husbands, Kelly (Roger) & Megan Jason), and Caitlin Armstrong, and her great-grandsons, Harley & Cyrus, two sister's-in-laws and many nieces, and nephews, and their families. She was born Dorcas Christine Karnes on December 14, 1932, in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky to Alfred Grant Karnes and Flora Etta Harris Karnes. The funeral for Ms. Rice will be held at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home in Trussville, AL on Thursday March will and

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