Leora A. Webb
Leora A. Webb, 94, of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Winfield Hospital. Mrs. Webb was born in Adrian, Mich., on Sunday, July 27, 1930, to Leo James Hull and Bessie Zimmerman Hull.
She was married to James Webb for 43 years before his death in 2015. She was a loving wife, caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Mrs. Webb was an English teacher for two years at Vina High School prior to her long career as a business educator at Bevill State College for over 30 years.
Ms. Leora was born with a competitive nature. She graduated from Adrian High School where she was a member of the swim team, a majorette, captain of the girl’s athlete association and played the violin in the school orchestra. Even in her older years, Ms. Leora kept her competitive spirit while playing trivial pursuit, card and other games at the nursing home. At times, if she thought she might lose, she might bend the rules so she would win.
Mrs. Webb enjoyed traveling. She and Jim visited every state and many foreign countries. They were members of an RV club and enjoyed many outings with friends.
Ms. Leora was a member of Hamilton First Baptist Church for many years. She and Jim served on numerous committees and were active members of the choir. They both loved their church and church family.
Ms. Leora was ready to meet her Lord and Savior. She spoke of seeing God and her family members in heaven.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her daughter, Kathy Trimm Harris; grandchildren, Leora Denise Jones, Donna Marie King and Charles Ferrell Trimm; great-grandchildren, Jordan (Tanner) Carpenter, Bryant King and Sydney Trimm; and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Leo James Hull and Bessie Zimmerman Hull; brothers, Vernon and Wendell Hull; and sister, Lillian VanDoren.
Funeral services were held April 12, 2025, at Hamilton First Baptist Church with Bro. Jeremy Sorrells officiating. Interment followed at Hamilton Memory Gardens.
Marion County Funeral Home
3325 Bexar Avenue East
Hamilton, AL 35570
205-921-5777
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