Lillian A. Rivers Dunning

Lillian A. Rivers Dunning

Lillian Dunning Obituary

Published by Press-Register on Oct. 25, 2002.
Mrs. Lillian A. Rivers Dunning -- A native and lifelong resident of Mobile, AL departed this life on Tuesday, October 22, 2002 at a local hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eva Mae Rivers Knight and Sam Rivers; her stepfather, Walter Knight and one brother, Charles Rivers. She is survived by her two sons, Barry (Helen) Dunning and Thaddeus (Tangi) Dunning; one daughter, Bedelia Dunning; one sister, Rose Watkins; five brothers, Eddie Lee Rivers, James D. Rivers, Samuel (Barbara) Knight, Emmitt Knight and Kelvin Knight all of Mobile; three grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Visitation will be at the St. James Missionary Baptist Church, Crichton, on Saturday, October 26, 2002 from 9:00am until the 11:00am funeral hour. Rev. Nathaniel Dortch, pastor and officiating minister. Interment will follow in the Gethsemane Cemetery North, Eight Mile, AL. Funeral arrangements are by REESE FUNERAL HOME, 925 Bessemer Ave, Prichard, Alabama.

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