Funeral services will be at 12:00 pm (noon), May 2, at Collier-Butler Chapel for Mrs. Sandra Malone Cain, 76, of Gadsden, who passed away Saturday, April 28, 2018. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Don A. Cain. Dr. Fred A, Malone (brother) will officiate. Burial will be at Forest Cemetery (no graveside service), Collier-Butler Funeral and Cremation Services directing.
Mrs. Cain was born February 25, 1942, the daughter of Elton P. and Mary Davis Smith Malone in Gadsden, AL. She was a graduate of Gadsden High School (1960) and Samford University (1963), with additional studies at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She taught English at Jordan High School, Columbus, GA; Alma Hinson Middle School; Disque Middle School; and Emma Sansom High School. Mrs. Cain was nominated for Outstanding Educators of America in 1973. She was a member of First Baptist Church, as well various civic and professional organizations, including the Altrusa Club.
Mrs. Cain is survived by her brother, Dr. Fred A. (Deborah) Malone; her chosen children King (Anita) Chavers and Amy (Ricky) Smallridge; chosen grandchildren Hannah Elizabeth Chavers and Abby Cain Smallridge; close friend and cousin David (Faye) Hindsman; best friend and chosen sister Carolyn Chavers. Nieces and nephews Joanna (Todd) Jones, Joshua (Audra) Malone, and Dr. Jonathan (Jamie) Malone and Anne (John) Noland, Sara Hjort,
Pallbearers will be Walter Duke, James Adams, Jim (Lucy) Turnbach, Joshua (Audra) Malone, Jonathan (Jaimie) Malone, Todd (Joanna) Jones, Ralph Whitt, Jr. and Donald Gibson. Honorary pallbearers will be John King, M. D., Steve Arrington, and Eddie Lasseter. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alabama Baptist Children’s Home at 1302Ross Clark Circle, Dothan, AL 36301.
Special thanks extended to Dr. John Wilborn; caregivers Debbie, Mary, Linda, Allison, Myra, Kathy, and Lucy.
The family will receive friends from 10:00-12:00 am Wedsday morning at Collier-Butler Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.collier-butler.com
