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Birdie Jean Forbus
1929 - 2006
Birdie Jean Forbus
1929 - 2006
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BORN
1929
DIED
2006
Birdie Forbus Obituary
April 12, 1929-Thursday, October 19, 2006
Age: 77 years
Residence: Sylacauga, Alabama
Died: Sylacauga Healthcare Center
Survived By
Sons, Jerry Forbus & wife, Kim, of Foley, Mark Forbus of Sylacauga and Matthew Forbus of Laffyette, IN; Daughter, Jane Forbus Pilate & husband, Tommy of Sylacauga; Brother, James Madison Baker of Ponchatula, MS; Grandsons, TSgt. Jeremy O. Forbus of Warner Robins, GA, Jason S. Forbus of Summerdale, AL, Travis J. Forbus of Foley, and Adam F. Pilate of Sylacauga; Granddaughter, Jessica A. Forbus of Foley; five great grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews
Additional Biographical Information
She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Boyd Baker and Ressie Martin Baker and her brother, Thomas Houston Baker. She was affectionately called "Maw Maw".
Honorary pallbearers will be Jean Davis and Ester Prince.
Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneysmith.com
Visitation
Saturday, October 21, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 22, 2006 Radney-Smith Chapel Clergy: Rev. Donnie Blackmon Interment: Evergreen Cemetery Sylacauga, Alabama
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Matthew Forbus
October 28, 2006
Dearest, Mother
I miss you so dearly but I know you were very very tired and that you wanted to see dad and your parents again. I just want you to know you were a great mother and that you really understood things that I never understand. I know you and I had times that we didn't agree and I would try your nerves but I suppose that is part of being a loving mother and that is the one thing you did so well.I will also say you were a great teacher and that is one thing that makes a great mother is teaching and loving her children. I just hope that we once again can meet up and talk about how wonderful the times we had together were and until we meet again you and dad will always be part of me and my love for mankind
JENNIFER CATCHINGS
October 25, 2006
MATTHEW,
I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE PASSING OF YOUR PARENTS. I KNOW THIS IS A DIFFICULT TIME FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. I WANT YOU TO KNOW I AM PRAYING THAT GOD WILL GIVE YOU COMFORT DURING THIS TIME.
JENNIFER WOODS CATCHINGS
Beverly Lightsey
October 24, 2006
Matt,
I wish I had words to make this loss easier but that is not possible. Just cherish your memories because she will live on through you, in you.
Lisa Shell
October 23, 2006
Hello Matt, sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. My prayers are with you and your family durning this time of loss. Wish I had new sooner, to be there. I would love to see you.
Friends forever
Lisa Shell
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Kristi Carr
October 23, 2006
Matthew,
I am so sorry to hear about your mother. I'll keep you and your family in my prayers.
Tonya Magouyrk
October 23, 2006
Matt & Family
I am so sorry to hear about your mother. I have been out of work, so I did not get your message until today. Please let me know if there is ANYTHING that I can do for you! I love you and miss you! Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Hugs & Kisses.....
Mitch Martin
October 21, 2006
I am sorry that we can't come down to be with yall. Mother doesn't get out after dark and I am having to work. Our thoughts and prayers are with yall.
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