Mrs. Gussie Lue Vines Funeral Notice Mrs. Gussie Lue Vines, 88, of Opelika (formerly of LaFayette) died Thursday, February 12, 2026, at her residence. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, 11322 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, LaFayette at 12:00 p.m. (CST) with Rev. Gary Dixon and Rev. Jerone Fannin officiating. The remains will lie in state at the church from 11:00 a.m. (CST) until the funeral hour. The interment will be in Garden Hill Cemetery, 1218 Frederick Road, Opelika, AL. Public viewing will be on Friday, February 20, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (CST) at Vines Funeral Home Chapel. For family and friends unable to attend, the service will be live streamed on the Vines Funeral Home Facebook page beginning at the scheduled service time, so all may share in honoring and remembering a life well lived. Stream https://www.facebook.com/share/1FrxdQ8bsn/?mibextid=wwXIfr Comments / Condolences KAREN FERRELL Praying for the family LARRY AND DIQUE FINLEY I remember Aunt Gussie as a sweet and gentle soul, with the prettiest smile upon our first encounter at a family reunion as I was newly married to my Husband Larry. He remembers her fondly too. She will be missed and we are blessed to be a member of her tribe! CONNECTICUT HOLLOWAY JR My Family send our sincere Condolences to the Vines Family. YVONNE DAVIS HENRY Sincere condolences to the family. I met Gussie years ago; she has always been a beautiful lady both on the inside and outside. Cherish the sweet memories. SHELIA MOODY My Sincere Condolences to the family. May the Holy Ghost comfort you'll. KEITH AND JAIME ADKINS Our deepest condolences. A mother is like a strong tree, love as deep as the roots, comforting as the shade on a sunny day, and as the branches are able to reach and touch so many. BARBARA WALLACE EDWARDS I offer my deepest condolences to the Vines Family. I’m so deeply sorry for your loss, and for the heartbreak you’re walking through right now. I pray that Mrs. Gussie's love will continue to live on through each family member, and through all the lives she touched. Abd, I will continue to pray for comfort, peace, and strength for you all on today, and the days ahead. SHERRI MCCURDY, PRINCESS KING, .AND LATOYA HUGHLEY We send our heartfelt love and condolences to your family. We are deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Ms. Gussie was a beautiful woman inside and out. Continued prayers for your family. TIMOTHY VINES My deepest condolences. CARON W SHEALEY I pray God's continued Grace, Mercy and comfort for the entire Family. AMY DAVIS Praying for strength at this difficult time! Keeping your family in prayer. MAMIE BOYD HILL Prayers and Condolences. Praying The Lord God Almighty will strengthen and comfort you all. Ms.Gussie was a sweet, kind and loving person. CHRISTY BANKS Praying that God gives you'll the strength during this difficult time. Earth has no sorrows that the heavens can't heal.May she is welcomed by our heavenly Father in his glorious Kingdom PAULA HOLLOWAY &FAMILY My sincere condolences to the Vines family sorry for your loss STANLEY AND JOYCE CHISLOM May God wipe away your tears and mend your broken heart Love Y’all Always HAROLYN MCGUIRE God will cover you with his feathers and under his Wings you will find Refuge. Psalm 91:4 God Bless the Family. JACQUELINE SCOTT A sweet soul very loving and caring. My condolences to the family MARION V. VINES My deepest sympathy praying strength for us doing this difficult time. Granny Gussie was so sweet,caring, kind and loving. BRIDGETTE WHITLOW-FRAZIER My deepest condolences to you and your family. I’m so sorry for your loss and for the heartbreak you’re walking through right now. Ms Gussie's love will continue to live on through the family and everyone she touched. Praying for you all and wishing you strength, comfort, and peace in the days ahead. BERTHA BELL To the Vines family, You have my deepest sympathy and condolences. Please find comfort at Revelation 21:4 where Jehovah God will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. Rest in peace Mrs. Gussie ELEASE DOWDELL BROOKS We are saddened to hear of the loss of Mrs Gussie . She was the sweetest lady ever and she treated everyone of us with so much love and kindness. Lord knows we will miss her sweet spirit rest on beautiful angel . CHARLES AND LULA ALLEN AND FAMILY Our condolences to the Vines family. MARCIA RAY Sending condolences to the family of Mrs. Gussie. Prayers of comfort to each of you as you endure this most difficult time. DR. SHIRLEY HEARD Prayers to the family MELINDA CARLISLE Wishing the Vines family peace and comfort in these difficult days. KIM PERRY I work with Mrs Gussie for years at EAMC She was amazing lady to work with and to know her Daughters Take your rest Queen Well Done. My condolences to your family and friends MARY NEWSOME I’ve been knowing Mrs. Gussie since I first started working at EAMC. I have so many fond memories that I’ll cherish the rest of my life. Wow! 88yo!! A long life well lived! Rest now sweet lady, you’ve earned it!! CARLO HUGHLEY Mrs.Gussie will never be forgotten. She will continue to live in our hearts and memories, reminding us of the love and joy she brought into our lives. Such a angel, she will be missed. INGA LEWIS Sending condolences from my family to the Vines family You all are in our prayers! KHALIA THORPE May God comfort all of you during this difficult time. Blessings, prayers and our condolences to all of you. BROOKE UPTAGRAFFT Lifting you up in prayer as you grieve this deep loss. May you be filled with cherished memories as you celebrate her life and may the peace that passes all understanding bring you comfort during this time. TASHNEE PIERRE-LOUIS Please accept my deepest, most sincere condolences for the loss of your mother. ANDREA PEARSALL Sending heartfelt condolences to the Vines family. May Ms Gussie rest in perfect peace. JACQUELINE AVERETT May God's grace cover and comfort the whole family! DR. MICHAEL JACKSON Sending love and prayers to Dr. VINES. Your work cousins love you! WAYNE AND SHARON WILLIAMS Our deepest condolences to the family. May Jehovah the God of comfort continue to keep his arms around you. SYLVIA HOWARD Sending love and prayers to the family Anonymous Praying for the family JANET JONES-BANDY Sending prayers and condolences during the loss of your mom. SANDRA CROOM Condolences to the Vines family. BRENDA WOODY MOORE My thoughts and prayers are with you pastor vines and the vines family!!!! SARAH DRAKE-GOODMAN FAMILY Sending Our Love, Prayers and Heartfelt Condolences. ONESHA EDWARDS Sending condolences from my family to the Vines family during this difficult time. You all are in our prayers! JAMAAL VINES I’m so so sorry for your loss MARIAN WILLIAMS Praying for the family sending my condolences JANEIRIA HEATH Our deepest condolences to the family. ALFREDIA SILMON AND FAMILY With deepest sympathy in the loss of your love on. I pray God give each of you strength during this difficult time. JOLANDA BARNES Lifting the family in prayer. VANESSA OLIVER What a Jewel you were! You showed love to my family like we were yours. Thank you for the love! Family hold on to the Beautiful Memories! JIM PEACE Although I never had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Vines, I know she must have been a great lady because of the son she raised in Tim. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. TERESA WITCHER My prayers and deepest condolences go out to the family during this time. I hope that your fond memories provide great comfort and peace. May Jehovah Shalom be among you. ALBERT HODGE JR Sending my heartfelt prayers and condolences. So saddened to hear about Ms. Gussie. Such a sweet lady. She will be missed SHIRLENE ABNER Praying for your family VICKIE STORY Praying for your family JOEANN JOHNSON Praying for the Family. Sending Love TANDY FINLEY My sincere condolences to the Vines family at this difficult time. Always dear to my heart. SUSAN H HUGHLEY I have always loved Mrs Gussie, she was so sweet and Dear to me and My Family. I am sending Prayers to the Family and May God continue to Bless each of you, and give you the Strength that is needed during this difficult time. REV. & MRS. GILBERT STAPLES You all are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. Love y’all! LATRICIA WHITLOW My sincerest condolences to the Vines family during their time of bereavement. CYNTHIA ALLEN Ms Gussie who always welcomed my kids and I as family. Definitely a jewel of Love. She was a blessing to everyone she met. A great example of may the life I live speak for me.Take your rest Queen. Forever in my heart. I can see and hear you laughing now. TORRES VINES Praying for our family I send my condolences TONYA WILLIAMS I have known Ms Gussie for many years and we worked together. As years passed we lived in same neighborhood and I had the pleasure of being one of her caregivers. Such a kind and sweet loving woman. Such a great supportive family. RIP Angel. We love you. REV.JEROME ,CHERITA TRAMMELL & FAMILY We send our condolences & prayers to you and your family during this difficult time. We love you all & be blessed. NATHANIEL & GLORIA HOLLOWAY We are saddened to hear of the loss of your mother. Always reflect on the precious memories you have of her. 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