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Mrs. Nevelyn Jean Cook Justice age 82 of Winfield, Alabama, passed away peacefully at her home on July 4, 2022, watched over by her son and daughter. Nevelyn is survived by her two children, Mark Justice of Winfield, AL and Jennifer Justice of Ukiah, CA and cousins, Dawn Hubbard Barnes (Danny), Jason Barnes (Casey), Jarrod Barnes (Jennifer), and Julia Barnes Honea (David).
She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Dr. David Justice, parents Albert and Lillian Hubbard Cook and grandparents, Henry Grady and Bessie Missouri Rae Hubbard. Born on January 6, 1940 and raised in Rome, GA, Nevelyn attended West Rome High School and Shorter College. In her youth Nevelyn raised money for the March of Dimes, promoting the adoption of the polio vaccine and advocating for fellow disabled Americans. A gifted soprano and soloist, one of her greatest passions was singing in church choir and for community functions, first at Calvary Baptist Church of Rome, then later at Heflin Baptist and Winfield First Baptist Church. Most of all, she and David were proud parents to Mark and Jennifer and devoted themselves to volunteering and chaperoning for school events, high school band competitions, and many out-of-state field trips. She was a voracious reader, cat lover, and avid pianist. During her years in Heflin, she worked as a kindergarten teacher at Heflin Baptist and as Office Manager for Dr. Justice’s family medicine practice. For well over 20 years, Nevelyn was a dedicated Women’s Sunday School teacher at Heflin Baptist Church and Winfield First Baptist Church. After the couple’s move to Winfield in 1997, she volunteered at Northwest Regional Medical Center. She deeply cherished the lasting friendships she made in her Heflin and Winfield spiritual families.
Funeral services for Mrs. Justice will be held on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. from the Winfield First Baptist Church. The visitation will be on Thursday from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. service time at the church.

In lieu of flowers Nevelyn requested that donations be made to the Winfield First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 237 / Winfield, AL 35594. Website: https://fbcwinfield.com/online-giving or St. Jude’s Research Hospital: https://www.stjude.org.

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Mrs. Belinda Kay Kimbrell Mann age 62, of Twin passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at her residence. Mrs. Mann was born in Winfield, Alabama on April 20, 1960 to Nathan and Barbara Gann Kimbrell. Belinda was a member of the Mt. Pleasant Free Will Baptist Church and she attended Brilliant High School. She spent much of her life working in various textile plants in the area. Belinda loved spending time with her family, especially her great nieces which she loved as her own.

Mrs. Mann is survived by her husband of 25 years, Randy Mann, sister, Becky Williams, niece, Monica Wiginton (Cody), great nieces, AbbyJo and Adasyn Garrett and a host of other church family and friends.

In addition to her parents Belinda was preceded in death by her grandparents, Clemmie and Claude Kimbrell and Doris and Lee Gann, and her brother-in-law, Danny Williams.

Funeral services for Belinda will be held on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Mt. Pleasant Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery near Brilliant. The visitation will be held on Saturday from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.

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Mrs. Sharon LeJeune Hullett age 75, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2022, in the North Mississippi Medical Center. Mrs. Hullett was born in Marion County, Alabama on July 5, 1946, to Robert and Myrtle McFarland Wilson. She was a member of The Shepherd's Field Church and was an avid reader. Mrs. Hullett attended the University of North Alabama where she received a master’s degree in education. After college Ms. Hullett pursued her career as a math teacher at Winfield City High School and Bevill State Community College where she later retired after over thirty years of service.
Sharon is survived by her son, Greg Hullett of Tupelo, daughter, Lori Hicks Webb (Michael) of Mantachie, MS, grandchildren, Harrison Dane Hullett and Kalven Ray Hicks, brothers, Chris Wilson (Ann) and Tom Wilson, and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members and friends.
In addition to her parents Mrs. Hullett was preceded in death by a brother, Talmage Wilson and her sister, Paula Tittle.
A memorial service for Ms. Hullett will be held on Friday, July 1, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home. Dr. Larry Joe Wates will be the officiating minister
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Mrs. Flora Margaret Cox Hanks, age 97, of Winfield, Alabama, passed away on June 20, 2022 in the Northwest Regional Medical Center of Winfield. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Margaret was a member of Winfield First Baptist Church. She was very active in the church and served in many capacities including as a Sunday School teacher.

One of eight children of parents, Samuel and Mary Cox, Margaret was born at home in 1925, in Decatur, Alabama. Margaret’s family eventually moved to Cahaba Heights, a suburb of Birmingham, traveling by covered wagon.

Mrs. Hanks was a homemaker who raised four children while also volunteering in community service including president of the Winfield PTA and on the parks and recreation board. Margaret expressed an adventurous spirit and enjoyed many activities including gardening, hosting get-togethers, international travel, playing bridge, making holiday creations, and antiquing. However, her most enjoyable pastime was fishing on the bank of a lake with her rod and reel and purple worm.

Louis and Margaret celebrated 78 years of marriage. They were bonded together in a special way from the age of 16 when they were teenage sweethearts. Always inseparable partners, Margaret and Louis loved each other deeply.

Mrs. Hanks was preceded in death by her husband, Louis B. Hanks, daughter, Gail Patterson, son, Gary Hanks, parents, Samuel and Mary Cox; five brothers and two sisters; and daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Hanks. She is surviving are her sons, Louis Hanks, IV and Thomas Hanks; seven grandchildren—Stacey Sullivan, Jack Sullivan (Michelle), Amy Watford (Brad), TJ Hanks, Mandy Peterson (Matt), Jonathan Hanks (Jamie), Andrew Hanks (Courtney), and fourteen great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life service for Mrs. Hanks will be held on Friday, June 24, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. from the Winfield First Baptist Church. Dr. Paul Murphy will be the officiating minister. The family will receive friends from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. service time at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Winfield First Baptist Church building fund, P. O. Box 237 Winfield, AL in memory of Mrs. Hanks.

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