Zula Mae Greenhill Guinn

Zula Mae Greenhill Guinn, Russellville, left her earthly life Friday, January 27, 2017 at the age of 81. She is survived by her husband, Gillie Guinn, of 64 years; son, James Guinn and wife, Ginger Sumerel Guinn, Spruce Pine; Juanita Guinn Martin and husband, James 'Tuck' Martin, Russellville; and Janet Guinn Griffin and husband, Bill Griffin, Florence. She is also survived by siblings, Flavel Greenhill, Muscle Shoals, Brenda Greenhill Pettus, Lexington and Tulon Greenhill, Killen. She leaves 6 precious grandchildren, Ashley Guinn Burchell (Adam), Florence; Braxton Guinn (Katie), Montgomery; Casey Guinn Stewart (Trace), Madison; Paige Martin, Russellville; Kalon Borden, Tuscaloosa and Garrett Borden, Florence. She also leaves 4 great grandchildren, Luke and Sadie Kate Guinn and Adley and Ellynn Burchell and a host of nieces and nephews, special cousins, and friends. Mrs. Guinn is preceded in death by her parents Albert Braxton Greenhill, 'A.B.' and Ella King Greenhill, brother, Avis Bencil Greenhill and nephews Larry Wayne Greenhill and Jody Ray Greenhill. Zula Mae was a retired Franklin County School teacher and spent her tenure between Rockwood Jr. High School and Red Bay Elementary School. She was a member of Shady Grove church of Christ. Pallbearers will be nephews. A special message from her family, "Thank you so VERY much to the MANY caregivers that helped make Mom's life more enjoyable over the past several years. We will never be able to express how much we appreciated your help, your love, and your dedication." In lieu of floral arrangements and gifts, donations can be made in her honor to the Taylor Cemetery fund in c/o Carol Humphres 9941 Hwy. 187 Spruce Pine, AL 35585 or Dempsey Cemetery fund in c/o Crista Massey Madden, 1595 Hwy. 21 Russellville, AL 35653. Services are being conducted by Spry Funeral Home, 907 South Jackson Ave. Russellville, AL 35653. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 P. M. Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Spry Memorial Chapel and the funeral services will be Monday, January 30, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. Mrs. Guinn will lie in state from 1:00-2:00 P.M. prior to the funeral. Burial will be in Dempsey Cemetery. Spry Memorial Chapel assisted the family.

Zula Mae Greenhill Guinn

January 21, 1936 - January 27, 2017

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