Rosalie Marie Zirlott

Rosalie “Midge” Zirlott passed on to be with her Heavenly Father while at home surrounded by her family. She loved having a big family and was happiest when they were gathered at her home. Her sweet smile was known for lighting up the room when her family and friends came to visit. She came to the West Fowl River Community from California as the World War II bride of Milton P. Zirlott (d. 2016). Their four children are Perry (Jan) Zirlott, Russell (Linda) Zirlott, Joyce Zirlott, and Diane (Mike) Lumpkin. She is also survived and cherished by her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grands, and many others who lovingly claimed her as their “Mamaw” or Aunt Midge! Coming to Alabama, knowing no one but Milton, she quickly became part of the Zirlott Clan and church family at Zirlott Road United Methodist Church. For many years she was a Sunday School teacher, sang in the choir, and helped with Bible School each summer. Her CHURCH, FAMILY and FRIENDS were her life! She loved telling the story of how she and Milton met when he was stationed in CA before he went to Okinawa with the Navy Seabees. Her older sister, who was married and living in TX, was commuting on the train between TX and CA. She and Milton talked on the long ride and she commented that he should look her sister up when he got to CA. Midge and Milton met and then exchanged letters while he was overseas. After his discharge in 1946, they married at her home in CA, then started their life together in the West Fowl River Community. They were married almost 70 years before his death in 2016. Services will be on Monday, Dec 7, 2020 at Zirlott Road United Methodist Church where she was a member for over 70 years. Visitation of friends will begin at 11 am with services following at 12 Noon. Internment following at Dorlon Cemetary, Heron Bay Loop Rd. Social distancing & masks are appreciated due to COVID restrictions. Services will also be streamed live in the Fellowship Hall and online at the Zirlott Road United Methodist Church’s FB page. In lieu of flowers, the family feels that Midge would have preferred donations be made to the church she loved, Zirlott Road United Methodist Church @ 14891 Zirlott Rd, Coden, AL . Serenity Funeral Home entrusted with Arrangements.

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Rosalie Marie Zirlott

April 10, 1927 - December 2, 2020