Josie Lynn Falany, of Birmingham, Alabama, died Sept. 14, 2015.
Mrs. Falany was born in New York and grew up in Chicago. Her husband, Dr. Charles N. Falany, is formerly of Plant City. His mother, Sylvia June Falany, and his brother and sister-in-law, Curtis and JoEllen Falany, live in Plant City.
Mrs. Falany had a career as a research scientist, working alongside her husband. She worked most recently at the University of Alabama, Birmingham. She was devoted to her children and grandchildren.
She had a love for creating. She embraced stained glass, made soap and attempted any new endeavor that piqued her interest. She was brilliant at playing board games and competitive at any adventure, including climbing to Machu Picchu, Peru. Hiking, jogging and staying in shape were an integral part of her daily life.
After her retirement, her time became more flexible. Service to her church became a solid focus. She was a force of nature and could do anything from laying a tile floor or painting an apartment to planting a vegetable garden or cutting delicate shapes for an art piece.
She will be greatly missed by all who were fortunate enough to be part of her life.
She is survived by her husband, Charles; daughter, Marina; son Curtis (Amanda); grandchildren, Hayley Lynn Thompson, Lauren Elizabeth Thompson, Nathan Bunyan Thompson, Jordan Claire Earnest, Easton Conner Falany and Charlie Grace Falany; mother-in-law, Sylvia June Falany; and brother- and sister-in-law, Curtis Edward Falany and JoEllen H. Falany.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Josephine and Robert Shute; son, Charles Nathan Falany; and two brothers, Robert and Richard Shute.
A funeral service was held Sept. 16, 2015 at Shades Valley Community Church in Birmingham, Alabama. Pastor Jonathan David Haefs officiated.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the UAB Center for Palliative and Supportive Care, Boshell Diabetes Building, 420F, 1808 7th Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35294-0012.
Online condolences may be made at SouthernHeritageFunerals.com.
