Minnie Falls McElroy

Minnie Falls McElroy, age 95, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at Heritage Health and Rehab. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at Taylorville Baptist Church with Allen Foster, Curtis Kelley and Clay Mosley officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Hill Gardens. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Minnie is preceded in death by her mother, Peral Jacobs; father, Murray Jacobs; husband, Ralph L. Falls, Harry McElroy; brothers, Leonard Jacobs, James "JC" Jacobs, Paul Jacobs.

She is survived by daughter, Stasha Falls Morrison (Tom) of Northport; sons, Barry L. Falls (Diane) of Northport, Ralph C. Falls (Lisa) of Moundville; step-daughter, Deborah Bryan of Tuscaloosa; step-son, Alan McElroy (Cheryl) of Jacksonville Beach, FL; sister, Nancy Davis of Tuscaloosa; grandchildren, Michelle Holbrook (Jammie), Nicole Beck (Burton), Tara Hagler (Kent), Hunter Falls, Joel Falls (Amanda), Caleb Morrison (Leisha); step-grandchildren, Heather Davis, Tyler Bryan (Brook), Martie McElroy, Elizabeth Drayer (Robert); great grandchildren, Cody Haynie, Shelby Robertson, Shelton Gandy, Gage Falls, Chloe Beck, BJ Beck, Jase Falls, Carson Falls, Deacon Hagler, Lena Morrison; great-great grandchildren, Emma Gravette, Owen Gravette, Greyson Robertson; Minnie is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Minnie was a skilled seamstress and spent a number of years working at Singer Sewing Co. as a salesperson, bookkeeper, and sewing teacher. After recovering from breast cancer, she served her community through volunteering for the Reach to Recovery Program with the American Cancer Society as well as at DCH Tuscaloosa. Possessing a true servant’s heart, Minnie spent 35 years volunteering in youth ministry at South Highlands Baptist Church. A woman of faith, she devotedly ministered in the church choir, served on multiple church committees, and held many prayer meetings in her home. Her

heart for serving and hospitality shone through the way she cared for the sick and grieving by cooking and baking, as well as the special treats she prepared for friends. To many, she was known for her delectable caramel cakes, rich chocolate cakes, and succulent pies. On any Sunday afternoon well into her 80s, Minnie could be found cooking and baking for her family. Looking for her on a Friday, you could find her enjoying her time at the beauty shop. She was

blessed and well-loved by countless friends throughout her life and made an effort to remain in touch as long as she was able. The way Minnie lived her life wrote her funeral because of her love for God, her husbands, children, and grandchildren as well as extended family, friends, and her community. She

fulfilled her gift of service and hospitality to the fullest. Though she was a member of the church choir, her life was a reflection of worship to God. Near the end of her life, through a valiant fight with dementia, Minnie’s love for the Lord never wavered. Through it all, she could always be found praying and worshipping her savior. Pallbearers will be Hunter Falls, Joel Falls, Caleb Morrison, Burton Beck, Jammie Holbrook, Kent Hagler, Cody Haynie, Gage Falls, Alan McElroy. Honorary Pallbearers are Former members of South Highlands Baptist Church, Members of Taylorville Baptist Church, Taylorville Baptist Helping Hands Ministry, Taylorville Baptist In Touch Ministry, Pat Shuttlesworth, Anthony Shuttlesworth, Jane Kimberly. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of West Alabama, Taylorville Baptist

Helping Hands Ministry, Reach to Recovery of the American Cancer Society.

A special thank you to Heritage Health Care and Rehab Station 3 RNs, LPNs, and CNAs as well as Hospice of West Alabama.