Mary Ellizabeth Nalls Birmingham, Alabama Obituary

Mary Ellizabeth Nalls

Mary E. Nalls, affectionately known as “Liz”, was the 3rd oldest of 8 children and born February 10, 1926 to Lindsey and Della Mae Hannah Peoples in Lamar County, AL. She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and attended New Canaan Baptist Church in Fayette growing up. She was educated in The Fayette County School system. She later received an Associate’s degree from Stillman College, Tuscaloosa and subsequently attended Alabama State, Montgomery, AL nearly obtaining Bachelor of Elementary Education. She was united in holy matrimony to Deroy C. Nalls on April 3, 1948. They were blessed with 1 son and 7 daughters. They continued sacredly joined until Deroy’s departure August 30, 1999. Liz and Deroy moved to Birmingham and she joined with her local church family, Hayes Chapel Baptist Church in 1953 and continued worshipping and serving faithfully as Sunday School Superintendent for 22 years. She also served as President of her local Missionary Society, along with other various functions throughout the years until 1999 when health issues limited her activities. She dearly missed and frequently spoke fondly of her church family and community friends. Preceding her in death are her 7 siblings, her beloved husband, her 4th oldest daughter, Patricia Colleen and her youngest daughter, Millie Rose. She leaves to cherish her memories: a son; Deroy C. (Roseanna) Nalls, Jr., 5 daughters; Valla D. Thomas, Sherresa D. (Douglas) Woods, Carmia G. Akhtar, Jadie A. (Roderick) Lee, and Shawnneice B. (Joe) Brock.; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, relatives, and friends.
February 10, 1926 - December 19, 201502/10/192612/19/2015
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Carmia
December 16, 2022
Missing you Mom. Love , Carmia
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carmia akhtar
March 22, 2022
Mom, I really miss you. I need your advice on a situation. You always gave the best advice and you were so careful with your words. I love you mom always.
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Leah
September 24, 2021
Even though I never got to spend much time with you, I miss you grandma ❤️
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carmia akhtar
March 22, 2022
She loved you so much Leah.
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Christina
October 7, 2020
I think about you often Grandma. I love you and wish you were here to see how big Maliyah and Jay have gotten! They are bigger than me. Please continue to watch over me and guide me through this cruel world. Tell Grandad I love and miss him!
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Carmia Akhtar
August 30, 2020
Mom I wish you were here. It's been a long day without you my friend. I'll tell you all about it when I see you again. I love and miss you more as time goes on. Love Carmia
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Carmia
February 12, 2018
It was your birthday 3 days ago and I'm thinking of you more with each passing day. I have solice in knowing that you and Dad are together. I miss you both more and more as time goes on. I draw strength from you through memories that help me navigate my journey of life. ... Continue Reading
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Carmia Akhtar
January 27, 2018
Mom I'm missing you with each passing day. I see your smile and I hear your laughter. Thank you for so many wonderful memories. Love you too.
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Shawnneice Brock
March 12, 2017
Mom,
Thank you for your genuine example of resilience, faith and forgiveness. You were truly an inspiration and continues to be. I smile when I think of you and when I talk about you. I miss you terribly and love you dearly.
Your knee baby
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