Mae Bookout

Mae Ellen Thompson Bookout died, with peace from her Lord, at home on the evening of December 7, 2011. Mae Ellen was born on August 24, 1914 in Jefferson County, Al, grew up in Gardendale, Al; became Mrs. John S. Bookout in Rising Fawn, Georgia; lived most of her adult life in the East Lake community of Birmingham; and moved to Clay, Al for the last 22 years of her life. She has touched and influenced a myriad of people throughout her life. Her teachings, cards, phone calls, gifts, "pop" visits, sweets and donations have encouraged and assisted uncountable people of all ages all over the world. She had a bond with young people and children, having great fun with them while giving guidance for their future. John and Mae's travels also provided an opportunity to bring an array of people into her life. Leaving this earth before her were her beloved husband, son, and brother, her parents, aunts, uncles, close cousins, in-laws and friends. To continue her beliefs, she has left family members of daughters, sons-in-law, a daughter-in-law, cousins of all generations, her precious grandchildren- their husbands and wife, and her great grandchildren, who were her special blessings. She also has left her church family from Lakewood, Eighty-fifth Street and Deerfoot Baptist Churches, pastors, ministers, and a plethora of friends, acquaintances, neighbors and buddies. She has left with appreciation, many caregivers, medical personnel, firemen, sheriff deputies and emergency workers, all of whom have given her assistance and encouragement in recent years. Mae, Mae Ellen, GrandMae, MaeMae, Aunt Mae, Mama BooBoo, Mrs. Bookout, your 97 years here with us will be missed, but we are happy and comforted that you are now living a new life of peace, joy, and contentment. Merry Christmas and we love you. The funeral services will be at Jefferson Memorial, Trussville, Al on Sunday, December 18, 2011. Graveside will be at 1pm. The Memorial Service follows at 2pm. Leading the services will be Reverend Wayne Scott, Ron and Dorinda Jennings, Pastor Roger Willmore and Joe Carter. Flowers (especially poinsettias), donations to the Big Oak Ranch or The Salvation Army would be appropriate and appreciated