Mary E. Novak

Mary E. Novak obituary, Tuscaloosa, AL

Mary E. Novak

Mary Novak Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Tuscaloosa Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Memorial Park, and Crematory on May 5, 2025.

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Mary E. Novak, age 77, of Cottondale, AL, passed away on April 12, 2025, at Hospice of West Alabama. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Little Hurricane Baptist Church with Bro. Leonard Hill and Bro. Tony Boyd officiating. A visitation will be held from 10:30 - 11:00 AM.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Ollie Colburn, father, Virgle Eaves, and son, Eddie Terrell.
She is survived by her son, Bunkie Hallman (Gena) of Cottondale, AL; brother, John Eaves of Milwaukie, OR; and grandchildren, Jennifer Boyd (Damon), Lisa Imel (Justin), Brittany Francis (Chris), Larry Morrison (Allison) and Chelsea Hallman. Mary is also survived by 14 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, and 2 great- great grandchildren who aren't born yet but she knew and loved them with all of her heart as she did with all of her grandchildren.
Mary enjoyed doing crafts, flower beds, gardening, and being outdoors. She loved seeing all the kids, grandkids, great-grandkids, and great-great grandkids, even when she wasn't at her best. She welcomed them with open arms. Her family was everything to her. We would like to say a special thanks to all of her doctors and a very special thanks to Bonnie Hallman for all her dedication and love she showed to Mary.
All flowers are welcome as she loved flowers and potted plants.
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