Marzella Keith Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Marzella Keith went to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at age 101. She is survived by four children, Patsy (Don) DeMumbrum, Rex Keith, Randy (Sherry) Keith, and Diane Keith; grandchildren, Janet, Sheri, Michelle, Kim, Kristi, Wendy, Jason, Mary Ann, and Brian; twenty-six great grandchildren; nine great great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews who were very special to her. Marzella is preceded in death by her husband, George W. Keith; daughter-in-law, Donna Keith; and six siblings, Curtis, Edna, Glenn, Jesse Rufus, Cathalene, and James William. She was a member of Gardendale First Baptist Church. She was Valedictorian of her graduating class in 1936 in Alvaton, Georgia. She then came to Birmingham and attended Massey Business College. Marzella retired from the U.S. Postal Service when she was 62. The family wishes to express their appreciation to Joy, Devina and Maria for the excellent, loving care they provided Marzella over the last few years. They also appreciate the care of Hope Hospice and Dr. Doug Alford. Visitation will be Saturday, September 7, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at The New Gardendale Funeral Home with the funeral service to follow at 11:30 a.m. Burial will be at Oakwood Memorial Gardens.

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Marzella Keith

July 7, 1918 - September 4, 2019