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Obituary For Ms. Willie Lou Timley
Willie Lou Timley, 76, of Birmingham, formerly of Gadsden, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. She is survived by her family. We ask that you keep this family in your thoughts and prayers during their time of bereavement.
Willie Lou Timely was born on January 9, 1947, to Mary and P.J. Franklin. She graduated from Carver High School, class of 1965 and attended Gadsden State Community College as well. She grew up in Friendship Baptist Church and then moved to California in 1970 where she remained until 2005. Willie Lou retired from Verizon after 41 years of service as an Executive of Special Projects. Some of the things she enjoyed doing include cooking, shopping, traveling, and most of all caring for her family and friends. If you met her, she loved on you. If you had a need, she took care of it. She was a mother, grandmother, sister, and/or friend to everyone she met in her life.
She is preceded in death by her mother and stepfather, Mary and Willie Butler, father P.J. Franklin, life partner Willie C. Juddine, two brothers Willie Hammock and Willie (Butch) Butler, and one stepsister Betty Butler-Berry.
She leaves to cherish her memories one daughter, Amber Juddine, (Birmingham, AL) and one grandson, Devin Finley; three sisters Carrie Taylor (Gadsden, AL), Clara Aaron (Atlanta, GA) and Pamela Butler, (Birmingham, AL). Five nieces Donetta Hunt (Gadsden, AL), Clarissa Aaron (Atlanta, GA), Ivory Crayton (Birmingham, AL) Aja Buter (San Mateo, CA), Charda Butler (Birmingham, AL). Two great nieces, Monte Middleton (Atlanta, GA) and Zoey Taylor (Birmingham, AL). Seven nephews Jonathan (Kim) Hammock (Oklahoma City, OK), Erik (Kim) Hammock (Clarksville, TN), Stanley Bradford (Huntsville, AL), Domenique Butler (Long Beach, CA), Willie Jeffrey Miller (Las Vegas, NV), Christopher Hope (Birmingham, AL), Darrius Taylor (Gadsden, AL). One great nephew, William Webb (Atlanta, GA). One special cousin, Betty White. Two special friends, Linda Hughes-McAlpine and Charlie B. James, as well as a host of great-great nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends.
Public Visitation will be Friday, June 23, 2023 12pm-5pm.
Family Hour will be held Friday, June 23, 2023 from 5pm-7pm.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church at 1pm.
Arrangements under the direction of: West Gadsden Funeral Home. 256-549-0004
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America the Beautiful was sent for Ms. Willie Lou Timley - June 22, 2023
Praying for the family, friends, and all the loved she left behind. May God Bless you all.
WiLou was the big sister to us all in the 408-412 block. I will miss her laughter, her frankness, her giving spirit, and her love. My family offers our deepest sympathy during this time of sorrow. Always sisters, Shirley Hall
Willie Lou is a friend from my childhood at the 412 and responded as a sister. She will always command a place in my heart. Bobby Wilson
Our sincere condolences and prayers for the family of Willie Lou (Hammock) Timley. Growing up in the 6th Street Family, Willie Lou was like a big sister to me. She and Linda Hughes are two of my favorite sisters. ❤️🙏🏽 Earnest Sims (Family Love 💕)
Going to miss you with all my heart ❤ Love Kevin McAlpine your best friend Linda's son..
Willie Lou was my Mom's best friend and like and second mother to me. This just really breaks my heart cause I'm going to miss her dearly. She was one of the most loving people and she would show you. She didn't bite her tongue and would say what she thought and would love you at the same time. I'm going to miss her and life will never be the same without her. Love you ❤
Please accept my heartfelt condolences to the family of my classmate from the great class of 1965!! May she rest in peace and her memories be a blessing!!🙏❤️ Fayenell woody Edwards.
Our classmate of 1965 will greatly be missed, and we send our condolences to the family of The late Willie Lou (Hammock) Timley. My name is Jame Johnson, and several weeks before one our class reunion, Willie Lou had been reminiscing about playing the role again of Miss Carver 1965. We decorated a convertible Corvette, and on each door was Miss Carver 1965. We drove from the Field House on Valley Street to Carver grounds. I think that was the most enjoyable day of her life. James B. Johnson
Willie Lou and I were classmates at Carver High in the class of 1965. She was also our Miss Carver for that year. She was an awesome person and so popular. She will be missed.
Pat Merkerson
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