CHRISTINE ETHRIDGE

Christine Ethridge, 90, of Hueytown, Alabama, passed away September 28, 2014. A woman of faith and a servant of the Lord Jesus Christ, she was one who was loved and respected by many family members and friends. Her Christian walk with our Lord honored Him daily. This verse from His Word is a perfect description of her. 1st Corinthians 13:7 Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. She held a BS degree from Jacksonville State University and MA degree from the University of Alabama. Miss Ethridge, an educator, taught school for 49 years, retiring in 1991. She began her career at Eargle School in Blount County, before moving to Jefferson County. She taught 15 years at B.M. Allen School and 32 years at Hueytown Elementary School. She was a nominee for Jefferson County Teacher of the Year in 1967 and won the Freedom Award in 1968. Hueytown Elementary School dedicated their 1983 yearbook to her, and a plaque was placed in her honor in the Hueytown Public Library in 1990. She was a member of several professional organizations, including the Alabama Education Association, the Jefferson County Education Association, and the educational sorority, Alpha Delta Kappa, serving a term as president. Miss Ethridge was a longstanding member of Concord Highland Baptist Church, serving on various committees and teaching Sunday school faithfully. She was also a world traveler, having visited England, Europe, Australia, Egypt, the Holy Land, and South America. She made her final journey to Heaven and is touring streets of gold. She was preceded in death by her parents, Girley Ethridge of Adger and Mertie Ethridge of Hueytown, sister Leveron Guthrie, sister Deliah Snow, two brother-in laws, Emerson Guthrie and James Foster, and sister-in-law Ruth Ethridge. She is survived by two sisters, Cora Mae Foster of Crumly Chapel, Betty Faye Kirkland (Buddy) of Hueytown, and two brothers, Joy Ethridge of Cahaba Heights, and Voyd Ethridge (Sue Ann) of Marietta, Georgia. She is also survived by a brother in-law Bobby L. Snow of Gardendale. Lastly, she is survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and former students. The visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Peoples Chapel Funeral Home. The funeral service will be Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the Funeral Home, with Rev. Richard Larson officiating. Burial will follow at Prudes Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory can be made to the Concord Highland Baptist Church Building Fund. Concord Highland Baptist Church, 105 Concord Highland Drive Hueytown, Alabama 35023.