Lillian A. Wood

Lillian Albright Wood, 84, Florence, passed away Wednesday, Feb 5, 2003, at ECM Hospital.Lillian spent most of her life as a teacher, a wonderful wife and loving sister, mother, grandmother and the greatest of great-grandmothers. She enjoyed traveling, gospel music, spending time with her friends and family, teaching and entertaining children (her own and many others.)Lillian was preceded in death by her husband, James S. Wood.The family will receive friends Friday, Feb. 7, at Elkins Funeral Home from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. The casket will be placed in the church one hour before the service at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Christian Life Center at Highland Baptist Church, with the Rev. Bud Mayfield officiating. There will be a graveside service at Hillcrest Cemetery in Haleyville, Ala., at 3 p.m. Elkins Funeral Home is assisting the family.Lillian is survived by her daughter, Kay Wood Eubanks, Mexico Beach, Fla.; and son, Barry Wood and wife, Kay, Florence, Ala.; grandchildren, Katherine Morris and husband, Scott, Rebecca Wood, Clay Eubanks, Staci Eubanks; and great-grandchildren, Taylor Morris, Payton Morris and Ragan Morris; sisters and brothers, Dean Moore and husband, Ben, Bobbie Masters and husband, Neil, Boyce Albright and Larry Albright and wife, Jeanette, all of Haleyville, Ala.; and her cat, Tilley.Pallbearers will be Clay Eubanks, Scott Morris, Randy Masters, Mike Moore, David Albright, Dale Albright, Herman Youngblood, Ken Glass, Ted Thomas and Jock Baugh.In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of a donation to Highland Baptist Church Building Fund, 219 Simpson St., Florence, AL 35630 or to Fanconi's Anemia Foundation (Children Cancer Association), 1801 Willamette St., Suite 200, Eugene, OR 97401.To know Lillian was to love her. She had a wealth of compassion, love, generosity, grace and kindness that she shared freely with all who knew her and will continue to share with her fellow angels. Her smile and warm spirit could bring you joy in an instant. The joy that filled her heart shall surely fill us all as we celebrate the life and legacy she has left behind. Lillian Wood, lovingly known as "Memomie," has the strength, radiance and heart of an angel. We are blessed to have had her here on Earth with us. Now, may the Lord lift you up and take you home. Our cup runneth over with all the joy you have brought our lives.