1932
2017
Mabel Davis Autry, 84 a resident of Saraland, AL, for 65 years, passed away Monday, August 7, 2017, at her residence with her loved ones by her side. She was born in Brownsville, Tuscaloosa County, AL, August 31, 1932.
She loved teaching children at Prichard Christian and Shiloh Christian Schools in Saraland and teaching Sunday school for over 62 years. She enjoyed Christmas baking, camping vacations, and spending time with her family and church family. She was a past member of Prichard First Baptist, Bayou Sara Baptist, and lastly Redemption Church (formerly First Baptist North Mobile in Saraland). She was an accomplished seamstress and a 1951 graduate of Murphy High School. Most of all she was a cherished wife and mother where her greatest source of joy and accomplishment were in serving her family and reflecting to them the love of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband of over 63 years, E.Q. (Gene) Autry, her parents Bessie Lee Ramsey Davis and James Fletcher Davis, and her brother-in-law Jim Jernigan.
She is survived by and will be greatly missed by her loving and caring family: daughter Pam Autry Lackey (Chuck Lackey) of Canton, GA; son David Autry of Saraland; granddaughter Annie Lackey Garner (Noah) and great-grandchildren Logan, Madison, and Chloe of Fort Rucker, AL; brother Jim Davis of Nevada ; sister Jewel Davis Lorenz of Arizona; sister Sybil Davis Lasker (husband Mark and children Renee, Matt) of Savannah, GA; sister-in-law Elizabeth Autry Jernigan of Saraland; nephew Jay Jernigan (Natalie, Caleb Jernigan) of Saraland; cousins Ann Adair, Margaret Seymour, Patricia Harvey, Nathalee Brooks, and Marilyn Wilson; also many nieces and nephews and friends.
Visitation will be Friday, August 11, 2017, 5-8 p.m. The funeral service will be Saturday, August 12, 2017, 11 a.m. at Radney Funeral Home in Saraland.
Arrangements under the direction of Radney Funeral Home, Saraland, AL.
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August 11, 2017
Cathy Zevac
I am so sorry to read this. Your Mom was a lovely lady. My mother so enjoyed working with her and knowing her. I can remember going to visit her and how welcoming she always was. She was a wonderful example of Christ's love. Thinking of you all...Cathy Busby Zevac
August 10, 2017
Kathy Davis Rice
Though much time has passed and long distance between us, I have fond memories of our cross country childhood car trips to visit Mabel, E.Q., our other aunts and uncles, cousins and Nana in Alabama. Playing hide and seek at Mabel's house, grits and ham for breakfast and, in more recent times, the goats, the crawdads and the workshop. I will always remember Mabel's kindness and hospitality. My prayers are with her beloved children, Pam and David, and the rest of her family.
August 10, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss.
August 10, 2017
Sybil Davis Lasker
August 10, 2017
Phyllis Springfield
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
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