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Obituary For Lula Mae Elias
Lula Mae Elias, 88, passed Friday, April 26, 2024 in Ft. Mitchell, AL.
Funeral service is 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 3. 2024 at New Hope Baptist Church, Holy Trinity, AL with Rev. Tyrone Thomas, pastor, officiating and Rev. H.C. McGruder, eulogist. Burial will follow in Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery on Monday, May 6 at 11:00 a.m. Public visitation is Thursday, May 2, from 2:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Lula Mae Elias, daughter of the late Roosevelt Kilo, the late Mary J. Cliatt Kilo, and Step Mother the late Mary English Kilo was born on May 10, 1935 in Cottonton, Alabama.
Lula Mae Elias accepted Christ as her personal savior at an early age and united with the Mount Moriah AME Church in Cottonton, Alabama and later united with the New Hope Baptist Church after marrying the love of her life, Johnnie B. Elias Sr. She was a dedicated member at New Hope Baptist Church where she was a choir member, a Deaconess, a member of the Pastor Aide Committee, and made the BEST Macaroni and Cheese for church events. Her favorite songs were It’s Another New Year, Let It Be Real, and There’s a Storm Out on the Ocean.
Our mother was a very resourceful woman. Over the years she worked various jobs to help support her family. She was a house wife, a maid, a thrift shop attendant, and she work many years in Fort Benning, Georgia as a food service supervisor, retiring in 2000.
Lula Mae Elias was united in Holy Matrimony to the love of her life, Mr. Johnnie B. Elias Sr, on July 4, 1954 in Cottonton, Alabama.
She was preceded in death by her sister Rosie Lee Kilo, two step brothers Authur Cliatt, and Tommy Kilo, and two grandchildren Tavares Thomas, and Shamika K. Butts.
She leaves to cherish with love, a sincere spirit of gratitude and loving memories of her long life, five sons, Bobby L. Elias (Linda), Wilfred Elias, and Johnny B. Elias Jr. of Ft. Mitchell, AL, Garry R. Elias (Linda), and Mark L. Elias (Stephanie) of Phenix City, AL; two daughters, Kathleen Elias Johnson (Cassian) of Boca Raton, FL, and Janet Elias McIntosh (Welton Thomas) of Colorado Springs, CO; one step daughter Dorotha Abercrombie (James) of Columbus GA, one stepson, Ron Lover (Gail) of Houston, TX; three brothers, Jesse Kilo (Annie) and William Kilo both of Chicago, IL and Willie Kilo (Chris) of Seattle, WA; thirteen grandchildren, Andrea, Fredrick, Marquita, Justin, Jared, Johnna, Jenna, Quinton, Darrius, Zachary, Tyson, Jasmine and Jade; ten great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
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Small Garden Dish was sent for Lula Mae Elias - May 02, 2024
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Takela Morris sent Peace Lily for Lula Mae Elias - May 01, 2024
Our deepest condolences for your loss. May God give you the strength and guidance to go on. Your extended family is always there.
Love James, Kela, Zarien And Zion Morris
Lorinzo Crawford sent Living Spirit Dishgarden for Lula Mae Elias - May 01, 2024
With heartfelt condolences; Wishing you as much peace as possible during this difficult time; Words cannot even begin to express our sorrow.
Rhonda and Lorinzo Crawford
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Brittany Wilfong sent Beautiful Dreams for Lula Mae Elias - April 29, 2024
God took you in his loving arms, he saw you needed rest. His garden must be beautiful, for he only takes the best!
Rest in Peace Auntie!
Love Always,
Brittany and Kiana
Offering sincere Sympathy and Heartfelt Condolences to the Elias family. May God's peace and abundant love sustain you at this most difficult time. Larry & Norma Thornton
Larry & Norma Thornton
My Dearest Family, I was so saddened to hear that our last aunt had passed. To my dear cousins, I will not be in attendance at the funeral because my granddaughter is graduating from Ala.St but my thoughts will be with you! "Noug" was always such a joy to be around; she had a loving sweet spirit. She and Uncle "B" were a special couple. "When peace like a river attends my way, and sorrow like sea billows roll, whatever my lot He has taught us to say: It is well, it is well with our souls." Sweet peace "Noug"! Family, I love you all!
Sis. Elias RIP praying for the family from the Calhoun family.
To the Elias family, Praying that in this difficult time, you'll be surrounded by God's comforting love and filled with the peace that only He can give. So Sorry For Your Loss. Dorothy McCoy Fortson and The McCoy Family Reunion Planning Committee.
🕊️ SENDING MY PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES TO CHILDREN AND FAMILY OF MRS LULA MAE🕊️WE THE FAMILY OF THE NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH, WE'RE GOING TO TRULY MISS YOU. SWEET REST TO YOU FOR NOW UNTIL GOD'S MORNING LIGHT 🕯️ JOHN 14:1-6 GAIL D POLLARD AND FAMILY
Sending Condolences to The Elias Family. From Homer Lewis and Family.
The Elias Family, our hearts was sadness when we heard about the passing of your mother you all have our deepest sympathy and prayers. Ms. Elias was a very nice person and friendly, she were always happy to see us when we visited her church . RIP Pastor and Lady Poncedeleon Johnson
Johnny, thanks for being a friend. So be reminded that there is one who sticks closer than a brother. He will never forsake those whose trust is in Him. Now, may the Lord strengthen and keep you and your family during this time of grief and sorrow until the morning comes, when God the Son forever reigns and scatters night away (Jeremiah 17:7-8; Proverbs 18:24; Philippians 1:21; Revelations 21:22-23). - Will Phillips
Sending prayers to the Elias family during this sad time.
To the family of Mrs. Lula Mae, our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this difficult. Respectfully, Reginald, Deneen & D'Andre Hill, Phenix City, AL.
Sending my Condolences to The Elias Family.I am sorry for your loss 🙏🙏🙏.
Melvin&Angelia Torane Jackson.
To Gary and Family, This Is Eva Griffin,,You Have My Love and Hugs
My Condolence Goes Out To The Elias Family May God Strengthen You All in Times Like These. Just Remember Weeping May Endure For A Night But Joy Cometh In The Morning... The Chambers Family Ricky and Vivian
Rest Well Sister Lula🌹 My Sincere Condolences ❣️ Nellie Howard
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My sincere condolences to the entire family. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. With Love, Cherita and TyReese
Sending comfort and strength May the memories of your beautiful mother Mrs. Lula bring you PEACE & HEALING. Catherine Lockhart Harris
Prayers For Strength And Comfort For The Elias Family🙏
My prayers, thoughts and condolences are with the Elias family. May God strengthen you and comfort you today and in days to come.
Bobby B. Cox, Jr.
Wishing you comfort and peace to face the days ahead and loving memories to hold in your hearts.I extend my deepest sympathy.Bonnie Griggs and Family
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