Charles Louis Campbell, Jr. age 92, passed away on January 19, 2022. He loved Christ, his family, and the Church. He retired from Southern Company after 30 years and had a short stint with Daniel Ornamental Iron.

He was a founding member of Eastside Baptist Church, Roebuck Park Baptist, FBC of Trussville, and finally Briarwood Presbyterian. He was preceded by his wife, Betty Wilbanks Campbell and his granddaughter, Trevelyn Grace Campbell. He is survived by his children, Laura Junkins (Robbie), Clay Campbell (Penny); his grandchildren, Brett Hancock, Ali Varden (Evan), Charlie Campbell; his sister, Sue Campbell Gray; and many nieces, nephews, and other family members.

A graveside service was be held on Tuesday, January 25 at 12PM at Jefferson Memorial Gardens in Trussville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Trevelyn Campbell Memorial Art Scholarship at Samford University.

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Elizabeth “Betty” Reed, age 93 of Mountain Brook passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021. She was born in Lynn, Massachusetts to Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Burke. She married William “Bill” Reed on October 9, 1954. She attended Emerson College and then went to work for General Electric. There at work, she met the love of her life Bill. After marrying, she moved around the country while Bill continued working for GE. They finally settled in Birmingham. Betty was a member of Canterbury Methodist Church for over 48 years. She was also a member of Newcomers, Ballerina Dance Clubs, and Valley Brook Garden Club.

Betty enjoyed traveling with Bill and playing golf with her husband, friends, and grandchildren. She especially enjoyed being ‘Grammy’ to all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by her devoted husband of 67 years, Bill Reed; daughter Susan Reed Hene (Paul} of Tyler, TX; Scott Reed (Stacey) of Birmingham, AL; grandchildren Stuart Hene (Sarah) of Tyler, TX; David Hene (Kristin) of Dallas, TX; Russell Hene (Brogan) of Austin, TX; Winston Reed of Birmingham, AL; Kendall Reed of Birmingham, AL; great grandchildren: Harper Hene of Dallas, TX; Burch Hene and Cullen Hene of Tyler, TX; Worth Hene, Haze Hene and Rove Hene of Austin, TX. Betty was preceded in death by her parents Cecil and May Burke, and brother Leslie Russell Burke all of Lynn, MA.

The memorial service will be on Saturday, January 29 at Canterbury Methodist Church with visitation at 10:00 and service at 11:00. The family would like to thank her wonderful caregivers Gloria Carter, Mary Mack, and caregivers of Lipford Home Care. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials in memory of Betty be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Alabama.

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Just posted the Nov.- Dec. 2022 newsletter Volume 34 Issue 1.

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Newsletter Correction:  Concerning the article, “Southern Company Educational Gift Matching,” the URL doesn’t work.

Click on the URL below to take you to the new website.  Remember, you will need your Southern Employee ID to sign up.

https://www.cybergrants.com/southernco/SouthernCompanyindex8182021.html

Based on the excellent attendance at our November 2, 2021 luncheon, we are resuming in-person meetings in January 2022!

We will not be able to hold it at the Colonnade Office Building since it has not re-opened to allow outside meetings yet. The same goes for the Alabama Power Building. We were able to schedule the Shelby County Art Center in Columbiana, Alabama for Tuesday January 11, 2022.  Here are details of our January 11, 2022 meeting:

MEETING DETAILS:
Date: Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Location: Shelby County Arts Council
105 West College Street
Columbiana, AL 35051

Time: 1:00-2:00 pm

Program:

• Lifestyle Speaker: Sandra Antonio or Bruce Andrews of the Shelby County Arts Center will give a brief history and insights into the Arts Center.

• Keynote Speaker: Todd Geralds

Todd has spent over 25 years as an award-winning sales professional, sales trainer, and sales manager with three Fortune 500 companies. Todd is married to Jennifer Morgan Gerelds. They have four daughters, Morgan, Bailey Kay “BK,” Alli, and Maggie Leigh.

Todd is author of the book, Woodlawn, which became a major motion picture that played in theaters across the country. Todd recounts the events he witnessed as the son of Coach Tandy Gerelds. This true story of hope, faith and love has made an impact in schools, churches, athletic teams, businesses, charity organizations, and in many individual lives. His follow up book, Always Fall Forward: Life Lessons I’ll Never Forget From “The Coach,” teaches life lessons using football and lessons from his father.

James Donald “Donnie” Burdeshaw went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 17, 2021 at the age of 78 with his loving wife by his side.

Donnie was the backbone of his family; a loving husband, wonderful Daddy, Grandaddy and beloved friend. Donnie was born on October 24, 1943 in Dothan, Alabama. He was retired from Alabama Power and Southern Company Services.

Donnie enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, watching westerns, car shopping, and teaching his Sunday school class of over 30 years. Those who knew him knew his love for golf, but more than that the love he had for his Lord and Savior.

Donnie is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Nadine Burdeshaw, three brothers and one sister.

Donnie is survived by his wife of 59 years, Peggy Burdeshaw, two daughters Terry Myers (Wayne); Wendy Price (Greg), five grandchildren, Jennifer Stokley (Josh), Michelle VanderVeen (Jason), Steven Price (Whitney), Trent Myers (Mallory) and Danielle Price, great grandchildren: Eli, Landon, Emma, Lilly, Ella Kate, Baby VanderVeen and Baby Price on the way and many friends and relatives including his best friend and golf partner, John McGuirk. He will be missed and treasured by many.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 20, 2021 at Ridout’s Gardendale Chapel, 2029 Decatur Highway, Gardendale, AL 35071, with a time of visitation to begin at 1:00 PM; funeral service at 2:00 PM, followed by his burial at Oakwood Memorial Gardens, Gardendale, AL.

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