Mrs. Eva Ritter Muse, 84, of Florence, passed away June 11, 2016. She was a Christian and a member of Underwood Baptist Church, where in the past she served as organist for 24 years. Eva lived in the Underwood Community where she served as secretary to the Underwood Dixie Youth League, the Underwood School PTA, and the Ladies Auxiliary to the Underwood-Petersville Kiwanis Club. Eva had also served as President of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Alabama State Association of Firefighters. She began her business career as executive secretary and instructor at Larimore Business College, and later, as a secretary with TVA. The last 30 years of her career were spent at the University of North Alabama where she held the positions as executive secretary to the Administrative Assistant to the President and as secretary to the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation, retiring in 1991.
Visitation will be Monday, June 13, 2016 from12 – 3 p.m. at Greenview Funeral Home. The funeral service will begin at 3 p.m. in Greenview Memorial Chapel with Eva’s nephew, Chad Hess, Campus Pastor at Shoals Christian Academy, officiating. Burial will follow in Greenview Memorial Park.
Mrs. Muse was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Robert L. Muse, Sr., a baby granddaughter, her parents, and three sisters.
She is survived by her daughter, Alana (Rowland) White; sons, Robert L. “Scooter” (Lori) Muse, Jr., and John T. (Amy) Muse, all of Florence; granddaughters, Jessica Muse (Chris) Tompkins, Nashville, TN, Meghan Muse, Randi White (Brandon) Davis, Rikki White, and Kennedy Erwin all of Florence; grandsons, Hunter Drake and Logan Erwin both of Florence, Cody Brooks, Huntsville; great-grandchildren, Hayes and Emmy Rose Tompkins, Nashville, TN, and Berkley Davis, Florence; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Robert Muse, Jr., John T. Muse, Rowland White, Chris Tompkins, Eugene Phifer, Richard Conwill, Don McBrayer, and Mike Hall.
Eva always had a smile on her face and was there to help no matter what the situation might be. She was loved by so many and brought joy to her family and others. “Big Mamma” helped raise many, many college students during her time at UNA. Even though she retired more than 25 years ago, she is still remembered for her compassion for others, creativeness, sense of humor, and a “smoking” typewriter! Heaven has gained a precious angel!!! THE TRUE MEASURE OF A LIFE IS THE LOVE THAT’S LEFT BEHIND.
The family wishes to thank Columbia Cottage of Florence for assisting Eva for the last six months, ECM Hospital staff, 5th floor west, and her numerous doctors for their special care over the years.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be considered for the Food Pantry, Underwood Baptist Church, 5091 Highway 157, Florence, AL, 35633 or to Underwood Youth Complex c/o Brad McIntyre, 212 Crunk Road, Florence, AL 35633.
An online guest book may be viewed and signed at www.greenviewmemorial.com.
Arrangements are by Greenview Funeral Home.
