Elizabeth Blair Dietz

Elizabeth Blair Dietz, age 100, of Minor, Alabama, went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 26, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents Mae Aitken and Robert Swan Blair and also her husband of fifty-seven years, Carl Frederick Dietz. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her seven siblings Robert Blair, Marion Ruff, Margaret Jean Chasteen, Peter Blair, Helen McDonald, Johnny Blair and her twin sister Jessie Roach. She was also preceded in death by her son-in-law, Steven Frank Donaldson. She is survived by her three daughters: Carol Donaldson of Homewood, Cynthia Fayet (Bobby) of Corner, and Melissa Simmons (Danny) of Pleasant Grove and her honorary son, Mark Dietz McCutcheon (Terri) of Jackson Gap; ten grandchildren: Doug Fayet (Molly), Brian Fayet, Rebecca Donaldson Rhea (Stephen), Joshua Donaldson, Matthew Donaldson (Caroline), Rachel Donaldson, Taylor Simmons, Tyler Simmons, Carly Simmons, and Mary Katherine Donaldson. She was also a proud Mawmaw to eight great grandchildren: Alex Fayet Barnett (Luke), Grace Fayet, Hannah Fayet, Emma Rhea, Brynlee Simmons, Maddie Rhea, Lily Rhea, and Ward Donaldson.

She is also survived by her sister in law, Amelia Wood and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and faithful friends.

Loving mother, wife and grandmother, Elizabeth was born on April 26, 2024, in Wylam, Alabama. She graduated from Ensley High School and then furthered her education at South Highlands Infirmary where she earned her degree as a registered nurse. Elizabeth was a faithful life member of Wylam Presbyterian Church until its closing and then joined Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church. She faithfully served in many capacities in both of these settings and loved to call and send cards to others even in her last few days. She enjoyed spending time with her family, playing Skip-Bo, making pound cakes and shortbread, watching her hummingbirds, but most of all she was faithful to the Lord. She began each day with Bible readings of Psalms 23, 100 and 104; and she would remain faithful until the end.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Children’s Hospital of Alabama, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Shriners Hospital for Children or your favorite charity.

Visitation will be held on Monday, December 30, 2024, at John Ridout's Mortuary Elmwood on Dennison Avenue from 12:30 until 2:00 PM with services immediately following and burial at Elmwood Cemetery.