Nella Faye Pounders
Churchwell
December 9, 1941 - September 19, 2021
Nella Faye Pounders Churchwell was born on December 9, 1941. Faye passed away, at the age of 79, on September 19, 2021, in her home in Florence, Alabama.
Visitation will be Friday, September 24, 2021, from 5:30pm to 8:00pm at Williams Funeral Home on Helton Drive.
Services will be Saturday, September 25, 2021, beginning at 1:00pm at Williams Funeral Home. Rev. Henry Melton is officiating. A graveside service will follow at Tri-Cities Memorial Gardens, Florence Blvd.
Family was Faye’s first love. Tunica, aka “Down the Road,” was a close second, with video poker being her game of choice. When frequent trips became too difficult, she fell in love with Slot-o-Mania and completing the daily dashes. Faye looked forward to annual cruises she took with her family, and a good, late night fishing trip always brought a smile to her face. She loved everything Elvis and riding to Joe Wheeler to look at the deer. She even had a favorite tree, “her tree,” located in Mississippi. She collected wind chimes, dolls, ceramics, and decks of playing cards.
Faye was an avid supporter of St. Jude Children’s Hospital and an advocate for the prevention of domestic violence.
She is survived by her daughters: Tammy McDonald (John), Donna Campbell, and Shannon Churchwell (Jennifer); her siblings: Barbara McGee, Butch Pounders, and Gary Pounders (Connie); 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, and 2 more on the way.
She is preceded in death by her parents; Roy and Gladys Pounders; her husband, Larry Churchwell, her sisters: Roberta Prestage, Cricket Moore, and Tommie Davis; grandchildren: Sonja Springer, Mitch Campbell, and Jessica Davis.
Faye fought a long, hard battle against COPD and emphysema, but lived for her family. She was the matriarch of our family and will be truly missed. There’s now a great void in our lives and hearts. We love you Mama Faye!
Visitation
September 24, 2021
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Visitation
Spry Williams Funeral Home, Helton Drive, Florence, AL, USA
September 24, 2021 5:30 pm
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September 25, 2021
1:00 pm
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Spry Williams Funeral Home, Helton Drive, Florence, AL, USA
September 25, 2021 1:00 pm
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September 25, 2021
2:00 pm
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Tri-Cities Memorial Gardens, Florence Boulevard, Florence, AL, USA
September 25, 2021 2:00 pm
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7 Comments on “Nella Faye Pounders Churchwell”
I’m so sorry Shannon. She was a good woman.
So sorry for your loss, Shannon; I will have you and your family in my prayers; Glad I got to see your mom recently with you at the Waffle House
So sorry for your loss, Shannon you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers today and the days to come. You know that her and the others that have went on are having a celebration and all her pain has been taken away. If there is anything I can do please let me know
Tammy, Donna, Shannon, & Families:
We were deeply saddened to hear the news of your mother’s passing. She was not only one who shared joy and good stories with those she knew, but was to my family a long-time and great neighbor. Our prayers are that the Lord of Comfort will give Grace during this season of your lives, and bring to remembrance the many precious memories of love & laughter you shared with your mom.
So sorry for your Loss.
I remember as a child going to Faye an Larry’s house with mama an daddy (Clenton an Lorene Lovell) I thought Faye was the prettiest lady
ever. Again sorry for the Loss of this beautiful Lady..
Rest In Peace Aunt Faye
Shannon,
So sorry for your loss. We all loved “mama Faye”!