Funeral services for Bobbie Lavell Messersmith, 96, of Cullman, will be held on January 30, 2026, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. The Rev. John Bussman will officiate, with interment to follow at the Cullman City Cemetery. The body will lie in state from 10 to 11 a.m.
Mrs. Messersmith passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, at her home. She was born on July 17, 1929, to James LaFayette and Gertie L. Moore Graham.
Bobbie retired from Cullman Products and also worked at various factories throughout her lifetime, including Cullman Lingerie, King Edward, and Gold Kist Hatchery. Additionally, she served in the lunchroom at St. Paul’s School and Sacred Heart School.
She had been a dedicated member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church for most of her life and actively participated in the Ladies Aid and the “Jolly Sixties” fellowship group.
Mrs. Messersmith was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Edgar Messersmith; four sisters—Margaret LaFaye Graham Teichmiller, Betty Ruth Graham Woodard, Ruble Inagene Graham Livingston; and a brother, James Thomas Graham.
She is survived by her son, Phillip (Karen) Messersmith of Alabaster, AL; daughter, Kathy (Wendell) Burnette of Cullman, AL; four grandsons—Anthony (Amanda) Hill of Cullman, AL; Joshua (Krissy Green) Hill of Cullman, AL; Austin (Anna) Messersmith of Alabaster, AL; and Nathan Messersmith of Alabaster, AL; two granddaughters, Rachel Brauer of Cullman, AL, and Tonia (Randy) Rogers of Vinemont, AL.
Also surviving are six great-grandchildren—Jennifer Jester (Bernard Gray), Alexzandria Hill, Valerie Hill, Cameron Hill, Cade Brauer, Kelsey Rogers, and Clay Rogers; three great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and beloved friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 513 Fourth Ave. SE, Cullman, AL 35055.
Moss-Service Funeral Home is directing arrangements.
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