Lillian Burkhalter

Mamie Lillian Burkhalter, 95, of Opelika died Thursday, August 25, 2011 at Bethany House, Opelika, AL. She was born on Friday, May 12, 1916 in Chilton Co., AL, Daughter of the late John DeVaughn and the late Effie Deloach DeVaughn. She was a Homemaker. Surviving are her Son, John E. (Jeanne) Burkhalter of Opelika, AL; 2 Grandsons, J. Scott Burkhalter of Waverly Hall, GA, Britt Holbrook of Melbourne, FL; 5 Granddaughters, Gwen Epling of Opelika, AL; Karen Bennett of Eufaula, AL, Selena Day of Auburn, AL, Kimberly Wilson of Rockledge, FL, Canada Burkhalter of Tupelo, MS; 12 Great-Grandchildren, 1 Great-Great Grandchild; Sister, Jennell Mims of Prattville, AL. She was preceded in death by her Husband, Lawrence M. Burkhalter; Daughter, Doris Holbrook. Friends will be received from 2-3, Saturday, August 27, 2011 @ Bethany Baptist Church. Services will be held Saturday, August 27, 2011, at 3:00 P.M. at Bethany Baptist Church with Rev. Aubry Wallace and Rev. Steve Vickers officiating. Interment will follow in Bethany Baptist Cemetery, Verbena, Alabama. In Lieu of flowers please make donations to Bethany Baptist Church. Martin Funeral Home directing. You may leave online condolences on the guest registry for the family at our website. www.martinfuneralhomeinc.com