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Winifred Allen Akridge

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Charter Funeral Home

2521 Highway 31

Calera, Alabama

Winifred Akridge Obituary

CALERA | Winifred "Freddie" Allen Akridge, age 82, of Calera, Ala., passed away Friday, January 15, 2016.
Freddie was a member of the Calera Baptist Church and served her community thru her work as a Social Worker with DHR in Child Protective Services. She touched many lives with her outgoing and sparkling personality, she loved everyone.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Jean Akridge.
Her survivors include her sons, Walter Allen Akridge (Carol) and Kevin Akridge (Kim); grandchildren, Kista Hamilton (Aaron), Allyson Akridge and Clark Akridge; great grandson, Memphis Danger Hamilton; and a host of other family members and her large circle of friends that she considered family.
The family will receive friends, 11:30 a.m. - 2: p.m., Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Charter Funeral Home with a service to follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. The interment will be in Southern Heritage Cemetery with Charter Funeral Home directing.

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Published by Tuscaloosa News on Jan. 19, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Winifred Akridge

30 Entries

Jimylu Kimbrell-Cook

March 29, 2016

To all who loved Freddie, I just recently found out about the lose of my cousin, Freddie. I had been calling, e-mailing and used face book trying to get in touch with her. We were planning my annual trip to her house in May. Sadly I found out on Google. I'm certain that to this day we are all still stunned and heartbroken. I can't believe this has happened. I know we all think we have more time but this is proof positive that we do not. May God bless all of you as you remember Freddie will going through your day and just thinking back on the incredible human being that she was. Jimylu

Gayle Williams

March 25, 2016

Kevin, Kim and Clarke Just learned of Freddie's passing. So sorry for your loss, she was a very special lady. I am honored to have known her. Prayers for you all.

Tatianna Bailey

January 31, 2016

During these difficult times I hope you find comfort in good memories and support from friends. Prayer can help you have peace and get sufficient rest to help you cope with the loss of your loved one.

Jackie Logan Marquess

January 24, 2016

Walter and Kevin, you were blessed with a very special and unique woman to have as your mother. No one can take her place in your hearts. She was loved by all. Please take comfort in that. Thinking of you both.
Jackie

January 21, 2016

JOHN 16:32, SAYS:I AM NOT ALONE, BECAUSE THE FATHER IS WITH ME.TRULY VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.

Paula McNeil-Tall

January 20, 2016

My dear Freddie, all of Shelby County cannot replace you, you will missed by all. I Love you and thank you for all of your teaching and special time spent with me.

Wendy Whitbred

January 20, 2016

I an so sorry to hear of Freddie's death and so sad to have missed the memorial where so many people sho loved Freddie could gather and remember how loving and special she was and the blessing it was to know her.. I share your sadness and loss and will remember her always.

Sarah weller

January 20, 2016

To the family of Winifred Allen:
I am so sorry for your loss. Winnie was a friend of mine but more so my husband. They graduated high school together and they ran with the same crowd in HS. She was faithful to tell me of class reunions after my husband passed away at the age of 54. I know they are having a great reunion at the feet of Jesus. My prayer is that God will provide you all with something to fill the void left in your hearts and lives.

January 19, 2016

So very sorry to hear of Winifred's death. I will truly miss her. Class of 1950. Maxine Jordan Rotch.

January 19, 2016

My deepest sympathy to the family at this difficult time.

Sharon Harper

January 19, 2016

A beautiful spirit has been taken from this world, but she surely is brightening things in heaven, with her always positive attitude.

January 18, 2016

Winifred was a good friend and high school classmate. So sorry to know she has passed away. Deloma Bigham (HHS Class of 1950)

Donna Smith-Curry

January 18, 2016

Words cannot express the sadness of losing your mother. You will be in my prayers and thoughts.

Wanda Robinson

January 18, 2016

Condolences to Walter and Kevin and all her family and friends. Mrs. A will be truly missed. I will miss her sweet smile and those smiling eyes she had. Such a loving and sweet lady. Duck and I loved you dearly.

January 18, 2016

So sorry for your loss. We loved her very much! Mike and Lou fomby

Meg Whitfield

January 18, 2016

What a special lady who will be truly missed, especially the hugs and smiling face. Prayers and blessings to her family and all her friends.

Patricia Williams

January 17, 2016

Winifred and I were A/Cs...Almost Cousins. That's what we called ourselves.
Her stepmother, Hortense, was my father in law's sister. We were
also true kindred spirits and genuine
"soul sisters". We could talk about
anything...and did..and thought the
same way. Sadly I lacked her outgoing
gregarious spirit, but hers cheered me
on when mine was sorely sagging.

She loved everyone...well maybe almost everyone...and would leap in her car
and drive long distances in very bad
weather to go to the side of someone
in her vast circle of friends to
see to their needs, whatever the need
might be. She regaled me with accounts
of every gathering she had attended..
who was there and what they ate...since
the last get together she told me about. Her energy seemed boundless.
The first time I remarked on this she
said it was because she didn't cook
or clean house. A woman right after
my own heart.

She must have sensed my grief the
sense of loss I cannot describe.
Late this afternoon I sensed the
presence of her spirit and heard her
saying that when she encountered
God she gave Him and earful about
His poor timing. It has caused her
to miss a get together she was looking
forward to in Tuscaloosa and Birmingham.

Love you forever Winnie and will
always miss you!

Your A/C in Texas

Dale Wade

January 17, 2016

What a precious lady Heaven has received. Heaven's gain is our loss. She loved everyone and all who knew her loved her. She will be so missed. What a blessing she was. Rest in peace Freddie.

January 17, 2016

What a special woman, Freddie was! I am truly sorry for your loss!
Sheila Shunnarah

January 17, 2016

Walter, Sorry for you loss. Sending a big hug and prayer for comfort to you and the family.
Love, Bill & "Goat Cheese"

Sherry Minyard

January 17, 2016

Miss Freddie was so very special to me, and I will always cherish our first meeting about 7 years ago. I immediately fell in love with her. I know Heaven has gained a beautiful angel. Until we meet again Miss Freddie. Love you.

Suzanne Oliver

January 17, 2016

My mother and I (Berta and Suzanne Oliver) re just brokenhearted at losing Winnie. She was our anchor in a sea of problems we have been dealing with. Heaven has a new angel now and I am sure she and Billy and her Mom and Dad are catching up on everything. Our love and prayers to all of you and we are still working on coming.

Melissa Hogan

January 17, 2016

Winnie - Your loving and giving spirit will be missed. Thank you for having me as a friend. With love, Melissa

Crystie Hicks

January 17, 2016

I am so sorry for your families loss. My prayers are with yall

Lemoyne Glasgow

January 17, 2016

So very blessed to call Freddie my friend. She could ligh up a room with her sweet smile. She was always positive and loved very deeply. She touched so many lives and will be greatly missed. Thank you Lord for the precious time I was able to spend with her...

Jenny Goodwin-Pickle

January 16, 2016

Kista:
She was one of the sweetest ladies I have ever known. Never met a stranger. You were blessed with a wonderful grandmother.

Jenny

Judie Green

January 16, 2016

One of the sweetest ladies I've ever had the privilege to call my friend and neighbor. I will always love her and miss her.

Betty Sides

January 16, 2016

Calera will never be the same without Freddie .You will be greatly missed.

Elaine Killough Moore

January 16, 2016

Love and sympathy to the Arkridge family. Cousin Winnie's shining light will be missed.

Wanda Taylor Bankson

January 16, 2016

We had become FB friends through our mutual first cousin, Karen Allen Swann. I had looked forward to meeting her in person but that was not to be. Rest in peace, Mrs. Akridge.

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