Lillian Wimberly

Obituary For Lillian Wimberly

Lillian Wimberly, 78, of Smiths Station, AL, passed on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 in Phenix City, AL.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. EST. Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Burells Chapel AME Church, 639 Lee Rd 276, Cusseta, AL with Rev. Wayne Baker, Pastor, officiating. Burial in the church cemetery. Public visitation will be held Friday, September 25, 2026 from 1:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. EST at Taylor Funeral Home.

Lillian Wimberly was born on June 10, 1948, in Cusseta, Alabama, to the late Henry Samuel Wimberly and Cora Lee Wimberly. On September 16, 2026, she peacefully departed this earthly life and entered the presence of her Lord and Savior.

At an early age, Lillian confessed to Christ and united with Burrell Chapel A.M.E. Church in Cusseta, Alabama. She served faithfully until her health declined. Throughout her years of service, she committed herself to various ministries, including the Missionary Society and the Stewardess Board. She also served for many years as the Young People’s Division (Y.P.D.) Director and Junior Choir Director, as well as Treasurer of the Senior Choir.

Lillian was a proud 1968 graduate of Wacoochee High School. She was employed with West Point Stevens for more than 30 years, where she was a dedicated and faithful employee.

She found joy in the simple things in life. Her favorite hobbies included reading her Bible, working crossword puzzles, cooking, and, most importantly, spending precious time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She cherished her family and the many memories they shared together.

Lillian was preceded in death by her parents and ten siblings.

Her life was a beautiful testimony of faith, service, love, and devotion to her family. She will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing and loving her.

Her loving ways and beautiful smiling face will forever be remembered by all who knew and loved her.

Left to cherish her precious memories are her two children: son, Everett (Valerie) Wimberly of Phenix City, AL, and daughter, LaWanda (Clarence) Johnson of Ellenwood, GA.

She also leaves to cherish her memory seven grandchildren: KaTora Wimberly, Justin Wimberly, Adriyana Williams, Kenneth Wimberly, Lawaun Williams, Quinton Wimberly, and Breonna Wimberly; and four great-grandchildren: Kamryn Wimberly, Kyndall Wimberly, Geonna Jackson, and Genesis Jackson.

She is also survived by one sister: Geraldine (Felton) Jackson of Salem, AL; two brothers, Samuel (Janice) Wimberly of Valley, AL, and Henry Lee Thomas of Smiths Station, AL; special nephew, Antonio Wimberly, who lovingly helped care for and support her during her later years.

Lastly, she leaves to cherish a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and dear friends who will forever cherish the memories of her life, her love, her kindness, and her beautiful smile.

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