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Effie "Nita" Heath

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Gray Brown-Service Mortuary

1329 Wilmer Ave

Anniston, Alabama

Effie Heath Obituary

Graveside service for Effie "Nita" Heath, 80, will be 2 p.m. Monday, February 6, 2017 at Maple Grove Cemetery with the Rev. Thom Harrison officiating. Mrs. Heath passed away Thursday in Jacksonville. Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Melvin "MC" Heath; five daughters, Darlene Parker (Danny), Janice Humphries (Gerald), Kathy McCormick, Tammy Deese and Donna Johnson (Tyrone); one surviving sister, Shirley Rounds; seventeen grandchildren; thirty-two great-grandchildren (and two on the way); eight great-great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. She was a rose amongst the thorns. She loved the Lord and preached his word. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to any Christian charity or church of your choice. Online Condolences at www.graybrown-

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Published by The Anniston Star on Feb. 5, 2017.

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February 11, 2017

Rest in peace Nita, we were friends and school buddies for many years and had some good times .
and were suppose to have a double wedding, and you and MC couldn't get your marriage liscense or something like that can not remember all the details then I left Anniston moved to Montgomery and lost touch.
Prayes for MC and family. Edna Berdeaux Prattville, Al.

Genie Pembrook

February 5, 2017

So sorry for your loss

April Knight

February 5, 2017

Fly high beautiful angel

Amy

February 5, 2017

I love you maw, your time here was more than a special time, you were my hero.

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