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 Mrs. Rebecca Ann Sanderson Jones, better Known as Becky, age 66, of Brilliant passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023 in the Northwest Medical Center. Becky was born on December 6, 1957 in Winfield, Alabama to George Junior and Geneva Mills Sanderson. She was a member of the Brilliant Methodist Church and a 1976 graduate of Brilliant High School. Becky spent much of her life employed as a Pharmacy Tech with Wakefield Pharmacy. In her spare time, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, attending their sporting events and watching Brilliant and Auburn football.

Becky is survived by her son, Wesley Jones, grandchildren, Morgan Jones and Anna Kate Burleson, great-grandchildren, Wilder Marcum and Jack Jones, sister, Amelia Hamric (Greg), a sister-in-law, Doris Sanderson, and a host of nieces, nephews, and close friends.

In addition to her parents, Becky was preceded in death by brothers, Bobby, Danny, George Jr., and Greg Sanderson, and great-nephew, Hollin Sanderson.

Funeral services for Mrs. Jones will be held on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. from the Brilliant Methodist Church with burial to follow in the Brilliant Memorial Gardens. The visitation will be held on Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. service time at the church.

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Mrs. Shelia Diann Gann, age 74 of Winfield passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023 in the Sunset Heath Care Facility in Guin. Shelia was born in Winfield, Alabama on April 30, 1949 to Burney Lee Spann and Victoria Webb Spann. Shelia was a member of the Eastside Baptist Church and a 1967 graduate of Hubbertville High School. Mrs. Gann was employed for many years in the textile industry, working with several companies in and around the Winfield area. Her most enjoyable job before retiring was taking care of children in her own home and at Happy Faces Daycare in Winfield. Mrs. Gann’s greatest achievement in life was her family. She loved her children and grandchildren unconditionally. She was considered a “mom” to many others in her life.

Shelia is survived by her husband of nearly 54 years, Leland “Joe” Gann, her son, Joseph Gann, daughters, Diann Herron and her husband Jerry, and Amy Williams and her husband Jamie, grandchildren, Harley and Oakley Herron, Shelby, Hudson and Peyton Williams, a sister, Judy Norris, brothers, Harold Spann, Steve Spann and Dale Spann (Benny Lou), sister-in-law, Jannette Spann, a special niece, Victoria Gann and a host of other nieces, nephews, church family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings, Faye Spann, Annie Lee Bean, Edna Powell, Edward Fowler, Everette Fowler, Marshall, Dewight and Mike Spann and Jane Webster.

Funeral services for Mrs. Gann will be held on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Goodwater Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.

The family of Mrs. Gann would like to express a very special heartfelt thank you to all the staff, nurses and doctors of Hospice of Northwest Alabama in Winfield for all their care, love and compassion during their time of need.

Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield, Alabama serving the Gann family.

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Mrs. Brenda Joyce Benson, age 75, of Brilliant passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023 at her residence. Mrs. Benson was born in Amory, Mississippi on August 16, 1948 to Velmon and Leola Tidwell Carter. She was a member of the Bethel Freewill Baptist Church and attended Winfield City High School. Brenda was employed for more than 15 years as a mobile home escort driver for her husband before her retirement. In her spare time, she enjoyed watching Alabama Football, online shopping, playing cards, and spending time with family and friends.

Mrs. Benson is survived by her daughters, Cindy Winslett (Tim) of Brilliant, Tracy Miles (Marty) of Winfield, and Kristie Flemming (Jeremie) of Millport, grandchildren, Amanda Tidwell (Brian), Clint Nabors (Holly), Robin Fortenberry, Derick Miles (Jordan), Tyler Nix, Kayla Winslett, and Nathan Winslett, and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other family members.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Benson was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Joe Benson, brother, Drolan Carter, and sister, Hazel Rye.

Funeral services for Mrs. Benson will be held on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Winfield City Cemetery. The visitation will be held from 3:00p.m. until 4:00p.m. service time at the funeral home.

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Mrs. Mildred Anita Greene, age 77, of Winfield passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at her residence surrounded by her family. Mrs. Greene was born in Leeds, Alabama on June 18, 1946 to Reverend George Emmitt and Mary Evelyn Thompson Smith. She was a member of the Winfield First Baptist Church and attended school in Trion, GA where she graduated in 1964. She later earned a degree in Real Estate and worked as a realtor and substitute teacher for Winfield City School system for many years before opening her own printing business. She was a faithful member of the church and served for more than 25 years as a Sunday School teacher, teaching the 5th grade class. She was a charter member of the Modern Culture Club and very involved in her community. In her spare time Millie enjoyed stained glass, painting, pottery making, and spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Mrs. Greene is survived by her husband of more than 57 years, Harold Greene, daughters, Beth Roberts (Darren) and Kayren Burt (Daryl), grandchildren, Cody Roberts (Becky), Cooper Burt, and Emily Burt, great-granddaughter, Lily Roberts, sister-in-law, Linda Greene Tripp, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family members.

Mrs. Greene was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Bob Smith, and brother-in-law Michael Greene.

Funeral services for Mrs. Greene will be held on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. from the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the West Alabama Memorial Gardens. The visitation will be held from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. service time at the funeral home.

The family of Mrs. Greene would like to express a very special thank you to the doctors, nurses and the staff of Hospice of Northwest Alabama for the care that was given to Millie and her family through this time of need. The family request in lieu of flowers that donations be made to Hospice of Northwest Alabama at P. O. Box 1216 Winfield, Alabama in memory of Mrs. Greene

Bowen Funeral Home of Winfield serving the Greene family.