Janie Northington

Northington, Janie, of Birmingham, passed away on Christmas afternoon, December 25, 2010. Mrs. Northington was born in Birmingham, but spent, her early years in West Point, Mississippi before returning back to Birmingham with her family. She was a graduate of Phillips High School. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Fred Northington, a career Birmingham firefighter. She always considered herself, first and foremost, a mother and a wife-- and the wife of a fireman. The Northington's were longtime members at West End Methodist Church, Taylor Memorial Methodist Church, and Alabaster First United Methodist Church. Mrs. Northington was an active participant in her church, United Methodist women's organization, overseas missions, and was a strong supporter and den mother in the Scouting program, and Little League baseball. Services will be on Tuesday, December 28 at Alabaster First United Methodist Church. Visitation will be at 10 AM, with services in the church sanctuary, beginning at 11 AM, to be followed by a brief graveside service at Jefferson Memorial Gardens, Trussville. The Rev. Denise Mullaney and the Rev. David Farry (son-in-law) will be officiating. She is survived by her two sons, Larry Northington (Linda), David Northington (Emily); one brother, Jim Ogburn (Sandy) of Raleigh North Carolina; 5 grandchildren, Stacy Farry (David), Brad Northington (Kelly), Ryan Northington, Wesley Northington, and Kate Northington; 3 great-grandchildren, Evan Farry, Anna Farry, and Ryleigh Farry. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alabaster First United Methodist Church Building Program, 10903 Highway 119, Alabaster AL 35007, or to the American Cancer Society.