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Obituary For Izola Day
Izola Day, 79, of Phenix City, AL passed Sunday, August 24, 2025 in Phenix City, AL.
Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. EST, Friday, August 29, 2025 at Franchise Missionary Baptist Church, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Dr. Raymond Cochran, pastor, and Rev. Charles Kelly, officiating. Interment will follow at Uchee Hill Baptist Church. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 28, 2025 from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. EST.
Izola C. Day, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and dedicated educator, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025, at the age of 79. Born May 30, 1946, in Salem, Alabama, Izola was the beloved daughter of the late Lewis &Nonni Collier. A lifelong learner and educator, she graduated from Wacoochee High School before earning her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Daniel Payne College. She went on to receive her Master’s Degree in Education from Georgia State University, demonstrating a lifelong commitment to knowledge and growth.
Izola spent more than 33 years teaching in the Russell County School District, and after a brief retirement, she continued to share her passion by teaching an additional 11 years in the Phenix City School District. Her dedication to education extended beyond the classroom—she regularly volunteered in local elementary schools, helping young children strengthen their reading and writing skills.
A woman of grace, compassion, and strong faith, Izola was an active member of Uchee Hill Missionary Baptist Church, where she served faithfully in the church choir, as a Sunday school teacher, and as a volunteer in church outreach programs. She was also a proud and devoted member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Izola found joy in simple pleasures—reading books, playing board games, and being of service to others. Her legacy is one of love, learning, and quiet strength.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Nonni Collier; her daughter, Lakisha Day; her eldest brother, Lewis Collier, Jr. & his wife, Mary; her youngest brother, Timothy Collier; her brother-in-law, L.C. Brundidge; and her sister-in-law, Hattie Day Carter.
Izola’s legacy of love and commitment lives on in her loving husband, Arthur L. Day Jr.; her sons, Thalmus Day (Narcissus) and Richard Britten (Sounida); her adored grandchildren, Bria Lewis, Victoria Britten, Elizabeth Britten, Alexandria Britten, and twin grandsons, Carter and Collin Day. She also held the special role of Godmother to Tamika Brady-Hicks, Trezdon McDougald, and Kristyn Denson; her sisters, Tyre May Toliver (James, Sr.) and Gladys Brundidge; her brother, Darius Collier (Joann); sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.
She will be remembered fondly by a host of nieces, nephews, former students, church family, and friends.
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So Sorry for your loss...our deepest sympathy go out to the Day Family. "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed." Psalms 34:18 NLT Best Regards, Pastors Rufus & Jerri Meyers
My sincere deepest prayers and condolences to her Family and Friends. Praying Strength, Comfort and Peace at your time of grief. 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿❤️
My deepest condolences to the family. Tommie Williams
We are praying that God's peace and comfort be with your family. You have our condolences. The Arnold Family
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We are praying for peace and comfort for the family and friends of Mrs. Izola Day. May you all find strength in the memories you shared and may she rest in eternal peace.
Sorry to hear this she will be miss by her classmate the class of 1965 I am praying for her family
I am so sorry for your loss, Mrs Day taught my son Travis ar Mount Olive Elementary she was his kindergarten teacher a very sweet person, kind heart.Rip🙏🙏 Angelia Torane Jackson
To the family, may God give each of you peace, strength and comfort during this most difficult time. May cousin Izola rest now🌹 it has beem a long battle; with deepest sympathy, much love, & many prayers, in the name of Jesus. 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿❤❤❤🌹🌹🌹
To the Day family, may God strengthen and keep you is my prayer.
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Praying that you find strength in. God's presence and hope in His promises. Praying the Lord gives you peace as you grieve. My condolences goes out to you and your family. Mack & Debbie Harris
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. ~Arthur Beasley and Family
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