Hospice of Montgomery's annual memorial service is at 3 p.m. Sunday at Immanuel Presbyterian Church.

"The service is an effort to further touch the lives of families in a caring way," said Jenille Ball, the organization's executive director.

This gathering has been a special time through the years for many families who have come together to remember loved ones. Sunday's service will honor Hospice of Montgomery's 2007 and 2008 patients. The Rev. Elizabeth O'Neill of Immanuel will conduct the service, and it will be followed by a reception.

Cecile Webb and her daughter Maryla Webb attended this past year's service following the death of Cecile Webb's husband, Dr. John Webb. Both women said the event was a blessing.

Maryla Webb said, "It was really sweet and a healing time to have him recognized and acknowledged." The service also gave them a chance to meet other families whose loved ones had passed away, and that was comforting.

Those who attend the service will also have an opportunity to view the site of a new Hospice of Montgomery facility that will be built on land that Immanuel donated. Drawings of the building will be on display that day. The facility will have accommodations for about eight patients as well as office space.

Immanuel Presbyterian Church is at 8790 Vaughn Road. Call Hospice of Montgomery at 279-6677.

 

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