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EUNICE FOREHAND Obituary

Eunice Lee Peters Forehand Eunice Lee Peters Forehand of Ashford, previously of Slocomb, went home to be with her Lord surrounded by her loving family Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at her residence. She was 94. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 12, 2009 at First Free Will Baptist Church in Dothan with Revs. Steve Trail, Larry Adams and Chaplain John Withrock officiating. Burial will follow in Panther Creek Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery in Wicksburg with Southern Heritage Funeral Home directing. The body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the funeral. The family will receive friends and family from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday, September 11, 2009 at Southern Heritage. At other times, the family will be at the home of her daughter, Robbie Forehand Hendrix, 745 Peach Farm Road in Ashford. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Covenant Hospice, 2855 Ross Clark Circle, Suite 110, Dothan, AL 36301. Mrs. Forehand was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Forehand; son, William (Bibb) Forehand; two brothers, and two infant daughters. Survivors include three daughters, Margie Smith (James), Ashford, Faye Pierce (Charles), Cowarts, Robbie Hendrix (Malcolm), Ashford; four sons, Edward Forehand (Mary), Crestview, FL, Ernest "Sonny" Forehand (Carolyn), Geneva, Allen Forehand (Shar-rel), Hartford, Paul Forehand (Vicki), Slocomb; three sisters, Ruby Sullivan, Dothan, Nellie Adams, Carrie Davis, both of Columbus, GA; brother, Fletcher Peters, Columbus, GA; daughter-in-law, Joann Forehand, Green Cove Spring, FL; a special family friend, Donald Sasser, Slo-comb; seventeen grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren also survive. The family wishes to express special thanks to Carla Sammons and Tammy Skipper of Covenant Hospice. Our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother will be deeply missed and the memory of her beautiful smile will remain in our hearts forever. Southern Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, (334) 702-1712, is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guest book at www.dothaneagle.com.
Published by Dothan Eagle on Sep. 11, 2009.

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amanda enfinger

September 14, 2009

Ms.Eunice was my great-grandmother!! She was a wonderful person!!! i loved her very much. I can remember us sitting eating popcorn and watching the Price is Right!! she never could say amanda so she always called me Mander!!! i will miss you very much granny!!! I LOVE U!!!!

Wanda Lamb

September 13, 2009

Granny was an amazing woman. She will be missed. I know she is in heaven now and is with her Husband, Mother, Son and 2 Baby Girls. I love you Granny. I have fond memories I will cherish always.

September 11, 2009

Faye, Charles, and the Forehand Family,

Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. I know this is a difficult time. May God give you strength and comfort.

Always,

Cindy & Robert Huff

Ann Freeman

September 11, 2009

May the thought at Job 33:25 give you comfort knowing that Ms. Forehand will return to the days of her youth and be able to enjoy life without the infirmities of old age.

My sincere sympathy to the family.

AJ Cochran

September 11, 2009

Paul and Family

We're so sorry to hear about your loss. I can say I know exactly how you feel. Just know that your sweet Mother is with the Lord. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. God Bless

AJ, Brenda, Drew, Austin

Forrest Holcomb

September 11, 2009

Dear Forehand family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss.

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