Debra McCoy Bennett

Debra McCoy Bennett age 61 of Graysville entered her heavenly home on Tuesday January 9, 2018 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard Wayne Bennett, her grandson Jacob Saul Cruz, her parents H.B. & Bernice McCoy, her brothers Herbert McCoy, Joe McCoy, Tommy McCoy, Ricky McCoy, her sister Dorothy Burr and brother in laws Charles Burr, Randy Cato, Danny Cato, Dennis Cato and Neil Cato. She is survived by her children Russell Mathis, Todd (Stephanie) Mathis, Jesse (Shanaee) Smith, Dana Vines - Robbins, Jennifer (Nelson) Hilario and Amy (Jeff) Bittle; grandchildren Bradley Bittle, Matthew Bittle, Lexi Nolen, Skyler Smith, Caleb Lawley, Dominica Alvarado, Haley Stillwell, Gabriel Dean, Ethan Vines, Johnathan Mathis, Jose Alvarado, Tori Vines, McKenzie Dean, Gracie Bittle, Jayden Mathis, Sebastian Cato and soon to arrive Alex Bittle; step children Robby (Julie) Bennett and Cheryl Morrison; step grandchildren Tiffany Sellers, Colby Bennett and Cortnee Bennett followed by a host of nieces, nephews, friends and extended family along with her Aunt Laval Thigpen who was always like a mother to her. Debra was a member of New Life Christian Assembly in Dora, Alabama under the leadership of Pastor James & Debbie Aycox. While her lung disease did not allow her to attend church regularly, she loved the Lord with her whole heart. That same love was extended not only to her children but also to many other children that she considered as her own. To those children, never forget “Big Momma” has always loved you. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the all of the medical field that helped care for their mother during her illness. Dr. Richmond and his staff at Adamsville Family Medicine, Dr. Jason Rollins and staff at Pulmonary & Critical Care Specialists of Princeton and Compassus Hospice. They are truly grateful for all of the support and compassion you have shown them during this journey. Funeral services will be Friday January 12, 2018 at 11:00 am at New Life Christian Assembly. Rev. James Aycox and Rev. Bobby Simmons will officiate. Burial will follow at Bryan Cemetery. Visitation is Thursday night 6-8 pm at New Horizon. New Horizon Memorial Funeral Home directing, 205-648-2323.

Debra McCoy Bennett

March 13, 1956 - January 9, 2018