Mrs. Lizzie Ressie Worley Tower

Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home

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Posted by: Warren Holloway Ward FH
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Date: Jul 26 2018 2:31 PM

On July 19, 2018, Lizzie Ressie (Worley) Tower passed from this earthly life after a long illness.  She remained heartbroken from the loss of her loving husband, Gordon Russell Tower, on December 6, 2017, until her death.

The viewing for family and friends will be Friday, July 27, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home in Geneva, Alabama.  The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 28, at East Mt. Zion United Methodist Church on Hwy 173, Holmes County, Florida with the Rev. Dale Worley officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home directing.

Liz was born to Henry Elias Worley and Mary Ellen (Lolley) Worley on August 29, 1931, in Holmes County, Florida.  Life on a small farm following the Depression wasn’t easy, but she managed to graduate from Holmes County High School in Bonifay. That was just one of many proud moments in her life.

After high school, she met an Army soldier from New Hampshire that was stationed at Ft. Rucker, Alabama.  He turned out to be her soulmate and they were married on May 5, 1951, at the courthouse in Enterprise, Alabama.  Their marriage lasted 66 years and 7 months until his death.  

While he was in the Army they lived in several states including Texas and South Carolina and eventually settled in Geneva, Alabama.  There they raised their daughter and built a good life filled with love, family and friends.

Early on she worked as a telephone operator and then later at several of the sewing factories in Geneva until her retirement. She loved traveling, good food, animals, flowers and most of all, her family and family get-togethers.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and sisters: Annie B. Kirkland & Clyde of Holmes County, Florida; Ollie Jordan & Rex of Geneva, Alabama; Lessie Wootton & Harold of Daleville, Alabama; Gladys Lollie & James of Southport, Florida; and one nephew, EJ Kirkland of Holmes County, Florida.

Liz is survived by her daughter, Lisa (Tower) Sansom and son-in-law, Mikey Sansom of Samson, Alabama.  One brother, Homer Worley and wife, Joyce, of Graceville, Florida.  Nieces: Juanita McDuffie; Patricia Peters; Rhonda Jordan; Brenda Strickland; and Amanda Howell.  Nephews: Justin Jordan; Tim Worley; Shon Worley; and Chris Worley.  Also, the families of her nieces and nephews.

Her family would like to thank Kindred Hospice and Brandon Pierce for her home care during the last few months.

  Warren~Holloway~Ward Funeral Home (334) 684-9999, is in charge of arrangements. "Continuing The Trust You’ve Placed In Us” To sign a guest register, please visit: www.whwfuneralhome.com

 

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