Our precious mama, Almeda Helton Favorite, 86, went to be with Jesus on Thursday, July 25, 2024, after a long, heartbreaking period of physical and mental decline inflicted on her by dementia.
She was born in Pensacola to Sallie and William Helton, on April 15, 1938. She married her sweetheart, Harold Favorite, on September 1, 1953, and they proceeded to raise five children. Mama was very busy with whatever we were involved in, including Scouts, Sports, Chorus, Drum and Bugle Corps and Banner Carriers. As we became adults, she helped us with all of her precious grandchildren.
Many people knew and loved her during her 38-year career as a Switchboard Operator at Baptist Hospital.
Our mother knew and loved the Lord and was a lifelong member of West Highland Baptist Church. Throughout the years, she served the Lord with the many gifts He blessed her with, such as teaching Sunday school, chaperoning youth trips, and participating in bible studies.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 55 years, her parents, a loving daughter, Gina Langham and her dear brother, Eugene Helton.
Our mother is survived by 4 children: Janet Rodgers, Wayne Favorite, Vicki Orcutt and Johnny Favorite (Debbie); 11 Grandchildren, Jennifer Langham (Greg Spitzer) Christopher Campbell, Jason Langham (Tiffany), Justin Langham, J.J. Orcutt, Shane Rodgers, Tori Clifton, Cody Rodgers, Jay Favorite, Dylan Rodgers and Brian Favorite; 12 Great-Grandchildren, and 2 Great-Great-Grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home. Interment will follow at St. Johns Cemetery, 301 N. G St, Pensacola, FL.
FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME SOUTH, 100 Beverly Pkwy is entrusted with arrangements. |