Martha Annette Flippo, 71, of Dora, died on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, at Brookwood Medical Center. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012, at Christway Church of God in Gardendale with burial in Crestview Memorial Gardens in Adamsville. Bro Freddy Bryant will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Oct. 5, 2012, at the church.

Survivors include her husband, Donald Flippo of Dora; children, Teresa Payne and her husband, Blake, of Sumiton and Barry Flippo and his wife, Cindy, of Senoia, Ga.; grandchildren, Jason Payne and his wife, Morgan of Huntsville and Alesha Patterson and her husband, Sgt. Matthew Patterson of Camp Pendleton, Calif.; great-grandchildren, Allie Patterson of Camp Pendleton, Calif. and Sophie Payne of Huntsville; sister, Sylvia Wright of Dora; brother, Joe Wilson of Dora; and sister-in-law, Lori Phillips Wilson of Dora; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Celebrate with the family in Annette’s home going; who used her life as a testimony and inspiration to all who met her. She was a faithful servant who fought a good fight, finished her course, kept the faith, and she has received her crown of righteousness. She is playing new instruments and singing new songs in her new home where she has now reunited with her family and friends there. Dr. Luis Pineda and his staff lovingly cared for her until the victory was won.

You may sign an online register or express private condolences to the family at BellSumiton.com.

Bell Funeral Home, Sumiton; 205-648-6611