Josie Lynn Falany

Josie had a long career as a research scientist, working alongside her husband, Dr. Charles N. Falany, most recently at the University of Alabama, Birmingham. She was devoted to her children, Marina Lynn Thompson, Charles Nathan Falany, and Curtis Robert Falany; and her six grandchildren.

Josie also had a love for creating, which embraced stained glass, making soap, and attempting any new endeavor that piqued her interest. She was brilliant at playing board games and competitive at any adventure, including climbing to Machu Picchu, Peru. Hiking, jogging, and staying in shape were an integral part of her daily life.

Service to Josie's church and its outreach became a solid focus after her retirement when her time was more flexible. She was a force of nature and could do anything from laying a tile floor or painting an apartment to planting a vegetable garden or cutting delicate shapes for an art piece. She will be greatly missed by all who were fortunate enough to be part of her life.

Josie was preceded in death by her parents, Josephine and Robert Shute; son, Charles Nathan Falany; and her two brothers, Robert and Richard Shute. Survivors include Josie's husband, Charles; daughter, Marina; son and daughter-in-law, Curtis and Amanda Earnest Falany; grandchildren, Hayley Lynn Thompson, Lauren Elizabeth Thompson, Nathan Bunyan Thompson, Jordan Claire Earnest, Easton Conner Falany, and Charlie Grace Falany; mother-in-law, Sylvia June Falany; and brother- and sister-in-law, Curtis Edward Falany and JoEllen H. Falany.

Visitation will be 3-4 p.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at Shades Valley Community Church, Birmingham, immediately followed by the 4 p.m. funeral service at the church. Pastor Jonathan David Haefs will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the UAB Center for Palliative and Supportive Care, Boshell Diabetes Building 420F, 1808 7th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35294-0012.