Jimmie G Broadnax

Mrs. Jimmie Glenn Broadnax was born on January 10, 1922, in Bullock County, Alabama to the late Richard and Mary Cooley. She was the youngest of eight children. At an early age, Jimmie confessed Jesus Christ as her personal Savior and united with the New Hope Baptist Church at the age of 10 years old and served for over 90 years, culminating in her age as "Mother of the Church." Her love for God was evident in the longevity of her life and the wisdom shared with others. Mrs. Broadnax was educated in the Bullock County School System. However, no amount of education could ever compare to the lessons and wisdom of her long life. She worked as a receptionist at the Bullock County Court House. She broke barriers as the first black poll worker in Bullock County, paving the way for equality in her community. "Miss Jimmie", as she was affectionately called, was classy and sassy. She was known for her stylish clothes and elaborate "church" hats throughout Bullock, Pike and Montgomery Counties. She always demanded her due respect and expressed exactly how she felt. She was known as the Matriarch of the Pleasant Grove Community. She was a longtime member of Pearl Chapter #87 - Post Oak Order of the Eastern Star for over 60 years. Her pastime hobbies included tending to her flowers and vegetable garden and watching wrestling. Most recently she was named the Valentine Queen of Troy Health and Rehabilitation Center in Troy, Alabama, a title she wore with grace and humility. Along life's journey, Jimmie met the love of her life and united in Holy matrimony with the late Alfred Broadnax. After a life well-lived, the angels summoned Mrs. Broadnax from labor to reward on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Broadnax, Sr.; parents, Mary Patterson Cooley and Richard Cooley; brothers, Nathaniel, James, and Moses; and her sisters, Mary, Lula, Rosa, and Lucine. Her memories will be forever cherished by her devoted nephew, Ernest (Jeannette) Pitts of Anniston, AL; loving niece, Fannie Mae Wayne, New York, NY; step-children, Louise Broadnax, Mary Broadnax, and Frances Broadnax all of Jamaica, NY, Henrietta (Arlester) Johnson of Montgomery, AL, Kattie Washington and Coetha Broadnax both of Hollis, NY, and Alfred Broadnax of Timonium, MD; dedicated caregiver, Irene Ross; extended family, New Hope Baptist Church Family and the entire Pleasant Grove Community; and a host of other relatives and friends. As we gather to honor and remember Miss Jimmie's life, let us cherish the memories we shared with her and celebrate the legacy of a remarkable woman who touched the hearts of many.

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Jimmie G Broadnax

January 10, 1922 - August 13, 2024