Mary Lance Britton, 95, Tuscumbia (formerly of Russellville), passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at her residence.
Mrs. Britton was an elementary school teacher in the Franklin County School system for 35 years. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She loved growing flowers, feeding the birds, and her cats. Most of all she loved her family and looked forward to their visits.
The visitation will 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Friday, November 01, 2013 at Spry Memorial Chapel. The funeral will follow at 11:30 a.m. Officiating at the service will be Bro. Gene Britton and Bro. Glyndon Townsend. Burial will be at Franklin Memory Gardens.
She is survived by her brother, William Britton (wife, Ouida), Tuscumbia; sister-in-law, Wendy Britton, Allen, TX; 11 nieces & nephews; and numerous great and great-great nieces & nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William Ezell “Z” & Gussie (Johnson) Britton; sisters, Gertrude Townsend, Roxie Britton, Opal Ford; and brother, Morris Britton.
The pallbearers will be her great-nephews, Gerald Wright, Randy Wright, Bart McAffry, Adam Britton, Jake Parker, Britt McKee, Patrick Townsend, and Hollis Clark.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Brad McAnalley and his staff; as well as to special neighbors, Arlon & Dianne Curtis for your love and care.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Highland Park Church of Christ Missions, (Muscle Shoals), St. Jude’s Children Hospital, or to the charity of your choice.
Spry Memorial Chapel assisted the family.
