In Loving Memory of Sister Louise Rivers
November 10, 1940 – December 28, 2025
Sister Louise Rivers, a cherished resident of Dothan, Alabama, gently passed away at her home on December 28, 2025, at the age of 85, surrounded by the warmth of her devoted family. Born on November 10, 1940, in Houston County, Alabama, Sister Louise spent her 85 years as a pillar of the very community that now holds her memory dear. Throughout her life, she embodied a spirit filled with unwavering faith, compassion, and a relentless devotion to those she loved.
A memorial service will be held at 12 PM Saturday, January 3, 2025 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 2627 E Cottonwood Rd, Dothan, AL 36301. The family will be accepting flowers. Ward Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Sister Louise enjoyed a fulfilling career, retiring proudly from Twitchell Corporation in 2003. After her retirement, her life’s work deepened into her spiritual calling. She had a profound passion for sharing her knowledge of the Bible, a commitment she formally affirmed in 2002 by dedicating herself to Jehovah. She enjoyed the ministry with her spiritual sisters, discussing the Kingdom of Jehovah. She held dear the words of Romans 14:8: “For if we live, we live to Jehovah, and if we die, we die to Jehovah. Therefore, both if we live and if we die, we belong to Jehovah.” Her unwavering faith was a guiding light, and she remained a beacon of loyalty and devotion until her final moments.
Sister Rivers is now reunited in eternity with her beloved husband, brother Earl Rivers, her parents John and Emma Anglin, her daughter Myra Roberson, her son Amos Rivers, her brother John Anglin, and her sisters Lois Nicholson, Frances Jones, Tommie Gordon, Angerome Whaley, Gladys Coleman, Betty Brooks, and Opheila McMiller.
She leaves behind a cherished legacy through her children: Relata Rivers, Angelia (Tony) Snell, Alex Keno (Shirley) Rivers, Felton Leon Rivers, Valerie Rivers, and Suwanna Hammonds. Her loving memory is also carried on by her sisters, Jean Kelley and Elnora Barkley, and her brother, Lamar Anglin. The warmth of her spirit will continue to thrive in the hearts of her many grandchildren, including Myetta (Reginald) Swain, Regina (David) Perez, Tonja (Chris) Baxter, Keith (Melissa) Walker, Charlie (Brandy) Rivers, Shanetha Rivers, Camille (Solomon) Knight, Serena (Shunvita) Snell, Halisha (Sandy) Talmadge, Alisha Rivers, Alexandria (Kailon) Scott, Chrystal Baker, Bryan (Kaniesha) Moore, Kendall (David) Thomas, Dana (Shawn) Mathis, Kane Rivers, Jermaine (Nanika) Rivers, Sade (Corey) Powell, Shakeava Boykin, and Cordney (Kendall) Hammonds, as well as her numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Sister Rivers will forever be remembered for her deep spirituality, gentle strength, generous heart, and the way she knit her family together with love. She was profoundly cherished and deeply respected, and her memory will eternally resonate in the lives she touched.
