Mary Albritton

Mary Brooks McKenzie Albritton, a devoted mother, grandmother and friend, died peacefully Dec. 11, 2008, in Birmingham, Ala., at the age of 72.

She was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Aug. 10, 1936, and spent her adult life in Florence, Ala. Mary Brooks was a graduate of Girls Preparatory School - Chattanooga and Southwestern at Memphis (Rhodes College - Memphis) and was a lifelong member and supporter of Chi Omega Sorority. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, The Service League of the Shoals, the Shoals Garden Club, Daughters of the American Revolution and the Colonial Dames of the Seventeenth Century.

She was preceded in death by husband of 49 years, Sam J. Albritton Jr.; parents, Kathleen Kingston McKenzie and Clarence Eugene McKenzie, of Chattanooga; brother, Roderick McKenzie and sister, Kay Wilson, both of

Chattanooga.

Mary Brooks is survived by son, Sam J. Albritton III (Michelle), of Knoxville, Tenn., and children, Jones and Kate Albritton; daughter, Kathleen A. Fittro (Todd), of Bradenton, Fla., and children, Preston and Robert Fittro; son, Will B. Albritton (Avery), of Memphis, Tenn., and children, Mary Lynda and Kathleen Albritton; daughter, Martha A. Furio (Jim), of Birmingham, Ala., and child, Ross Furio.

Mary Brook's love of life, helping hand to all in need, counsel to friends and family along with her keen sense of humor endeared her to all.

A celebration of Mary Brooks' life was held Saturday, Dec. 13, at First Presbyterian Church, Florence, Ala. The family received friends in the fellowship hall at the church preceding the service from 1-3:30 p.m. Interment was private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Girls Preparatory School, Attention: Randy Tucker, 205 Island Ave., Chattanooga, TN 37405 or First Presbyterian Church, 224 E. Mobile St., Florence, AL 35630.

Arrangements by Elkins Funeral Home.