Mavis Britnell Hallmark

Mavis Britnell Hallmark, 88, died Thursday, April 09, 2009 at Heartland Hospice Center due to complications from cancer. Mrs. Hallmark is survived by two daughters, both of Macon, GA and their families: Vivian M. Hallmark and her son, Britt F. Hallmark of Macon; Mary Hallmark Savage and her husband, Randall Savage and their three children, Brock M. Savage of Gainesville, FL, Laura M. Savage of Del Ray Beach, FL, and Shaw H. Savage of Macon, GA. Mrs. Hallmark was proceeded in death by her first husband, William W. Richeson (1943) of Newburg, AL; son, Bobby W. Richeson (1964) and an infant daughter; second husband of 32 years, Elmo Hallmark (1981), of Macon, GA. Mrs. Hallmark was the last surviving sibling of eight children born to James Gilbert Britnell (1973) and Ida Brashears Britnell (1978), both of Newburg, Al. Mrs. Hallmark was a charter member of Glenwood Hills United Methodist Church of Macon, GA. She was a faithful supporter of Southside United Methodist Church until its closing. She was presently a member at Bloomfield United Methodist Church. She was retired from Piggly Wiggly Southern where she was a meat wrapper. Mrs. Hallmark's primary mission in life was helping her family members through their every day journeys. Her daughters will never forget that their mother joyfully sacrificed every day of her life to babysit their children the entire time before the children began kindergarten, even through a time when she had two broken arms. Mrs. Hallmark was especially known for her talents in the kitchen. She joyfully hosted numerous dinners in her home for family and friends, never turning down unknown guest who came along. Mrs. Hallmark was glad to be able to prepare the food to be enjoyed in her home, but spent many hours preparing food to take to others in need. As recently as December 2008, she cooked ten holiday cakes for various friends and organizations around town. She loved preparing cakes for the Macon Rescue Mission and the local Ronald McDonald House. Visitation will be from 2:00-4:00 p.m., Saturday, April 11, 2009 at Crest Lawn Funeral Home, Macon, GA with a chapel service to immediately follow. Officiating will be long time friend and former pastor from Southside United Methodist Church, the retired Reverend Ernest Bass. Rev. Bass will be assisted by Rev. Linda Gail Thompson of Bloomfield United Methodist Church. Following the services here in Macon, Mrs. Hallmark will be transported to Spry Memorial Chapel in Russellville, AL. The visitation there will be 6-8:00 p.m., Sunday, April 12, 2009 at Spry Memorial Chapel. The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday, April 13, 2009 at Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, Mrs. Hallmark left her express desire that contributions be made to the Macon Rescue Mission or the local Ronald McDonald House. Both of these organizations strive to care for those who have great need. Contibutions in Alabama should be made to Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church cemetery fund, where Mrs. Hallmark will be laid to rest next to her husband and near many of her family members, including her parents. Spry Memorial Chapel and Crest Lawn Funeral Home assisted the family.

Mavis Britnell Hallmark

April 9, 2009

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