Elizabeth “Fern” Wilburn
Fern Wilburn, 78, left us on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at her home in Pell City, AL with her family by her side.
Fern was born on August 6, 1945, in Fayette, AL to Virgle and Ruth Duckett. She graduated from Leeds High School in 1963.
Fern married Thomas Wilburn on, February 16, 2002.
She was an avid lover of crossword puzzles and jigsaw puzzles.
Her interest included line dancing, square dancing, spending time with her friends and family, and traveling with her husband.
Fern is survived by her husband, Thomas Wilburn, her children Curtis (Theresa) Bussey, Allen (Stacey) Bussey and Rita (Gary) Thompson, her 5 grandchildren, Valerie (Tim) Cosby, Justin (Amanda) Bussey, Chelsea Bussey (Daniel), Matthew Bussey and Connor Bussey, seven great grandchildren and beloved nieces, Janice and Christie.
She was preceded in death by her parents Virgle and Ruth Duckett, and her brothers Kenneth and Edmund Duckett.
Fern especially will be remembered for her fiery spirit that served to strengthen everyone she met. She devoted much of her time and energy as a caregiver to her family and friends.
Fern will be laid to rest at the Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo.
A celebration of life for Fern will be held to correspond with her birthday this year in August.
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