Mamie Dee Pettus , age 95 of Lexington, AL passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at Lauderdale Christian Nursing Home. Mrs. Pettus was the last living child of Henry and Mattie Springer. She was a native of Lauderdale County, AL, retired from Reltoc Manufacturing, and a member of Lexington United Methodist Church. Funeral Services will be held at Loretto Memorial Chapel on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 1:00 PM. Sam Hayes and Terry Herston will be officiating. Burial will follow in Pettus Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Loretto Memorial Chapel.
Survivors are:
Children- Gail Berry (Harold) Florence, AL
Ronnie Pettus (Brenda) Lexington, AL
Susan Hanson (Quinton) Killen, AL
5-Grandchildren- Todd Berry (Sandy), Leann Breckenridge, Richie Pettus (Beth), Paul Hanson (Allyson) & Will Hanson
6-Great Grandchildren- Colby Breckenridge, Allie Pettus, Ella Grace Pettus, Henry Hanson, Pierce Hanson & Cecelia Hanson
2-Sister in laws- Shirley Springer Lexington, AL
Robbie Springer Loretto, TN
Numerous Nieces & Nephews Also Survive
Pallbearers will be- Ronnie Pettus, Todd Berry, Paul Hanson, Will Hanson, Colby Breckenridge & Richie Pettus
Honorary Pallbearers will be- Theo Mashburn & Edison Pettus
Preceded in death by:
Husband- Arvel Pettus
Parents- Henry & Mattie Springer
Her Siblings- Lee Springer, Avon Springer, Herbert Springer, Loyce Springer,Doyce Springer, Mae Gray, Ruby Herston, Cleo Turner Smith,
Virgie Mashburn ,and 3 Infant Brothers
The family would like to extend deepest gratitude to Amedysis Hospice, Kindred Hospice and Lauderdale Christian Nursing Home for their loving, compassionate care.
