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Nia Lavette Malone

Aug 6, 1977 – Jun 12, 2022

Service Details

Homegoing Celebration will be held at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 1123 Center Street, on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 with Pastor Della Jane Buckley, officiant & Rev. Victor Thomas, eulogist. Interment will follow in Graceland Cemetery.  

Due to technical difficulties while trying to livestream Nia’s service…..the recording was not recovered. Our sincere apologies to all those who wanted to witness. 

***MASKS ARE REQUIRED WHILE IN CHURCH**

Nia Lavette Malone, 44, of Mobile, AL peacefully passed away at the University Hospital on June 12, 2022. Ms. Malone was born on August 6, 1977, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where she spent much of her childhood. She was baptized at an early age at Ebeneezer Church of God in Christ. Ms. Malone lived with her mother in Seattle, Washington and Denver, Colorado for several years before relocating to Mobile, Alabama. She graduated from Murphy High School and attended college at the University of South Alabama. She previously worked for many years at the University of South Alabama in the Radiology Department and Life South Community Blood Center. Ms. Malone was employed with AT&T Telecommunications Company.

Ms. Malone leaves to cherish her memory; a loving son, Christopher L. Garner, Jr., mother, Dr. Betty Pace, sister, FeAunte Preyear, brother, Joseph Pace III, nieces, Ashley Green, Autumn Green and a nephew, Kenneth Preyear Jr, great niece, Amara Ward, and additional family members and longtime friends, too numerous to name. Ms. Malone was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Malone Jr., grandparents, Deacon Andrew & Ora Buckley, Thomas Malone Sr. & Willie Jewel Curlin, aunts, Louise Tucker, Mary Martin, Shirley Buckley, Kathy Curlin, and four uncles, Arnold Martin, Terry Buckley, Kelvin Malone and Deacon Walter Brown, Sr.

Homegoing Celebration will be held at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 1123 Center Street, on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 with Pastor Della Jane Buckley, officiant & Rev. Victor Thomas, eulogist. Interment will follow in Graceland Cemetery. Viewing will be in the church on Tuesday from 10-11 am. For those who wish, you may witness the service via livestream on Tuesday at 11 am by clicking on the link located in Nia’s obituary on the funeral home website.   ***MASKS ARE REQUIRED WHILE IN CHURCH***

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  1. Pastor Della Jane Buckley says

    June 16, 2022 at 12:42 pm

    RIH my joyful niece. Love you more but God loved you best.

  2. Mary Jeffries and the Bedford Family says

    June 16, 2022 at 2:20 pm

    Sending sincere condolences to the family. Praying that God will give you strength at this most difficult time.

  3. Ann Sapp says

    June 17, 2022 at 3:04 pm

    Dr. Betty Pace and family,
    My condolences goes out to you and the family during this time of your loss! May God be with you every step of the way.
    My thoughts and prayers are with you. I wish you healing and peace.
    Ann Sapp

  4. Anonymous says

    June 18, 2022 at 11:13 am

    With deepest sympathy to the families.

  5. Maggie Cobb says

    June 20, 2022 at 6:44 am

    My condolences an prayers to you an the family 🙏

  6. Vanice S Blackman says

    June 20, 2022 at 10:49 pm

    I send my sincere condolences to the family.

  7. Geneva Sanders says

    June 20, 2022 at 11:20 pm

    With deepest sympathy to Dr, Betty Pace and family .

  8. Philomena Hawkins says

    June 21, 2022 at 9:55 am

    I will miss so, all the laughter and fun we shared🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽

  9. Nichelle Woods says

    June 21, 2022 at 10:05 am

    My sincerest condolences to the family. Sending prayers of comfort and peace.

  10. Clarence Clay Knight says

    June 21, 2022 at 11:06 am

    I will never forget you love in my heart always

  11. Sophia Robinson says

    June 21, 2022 at 11:10 am

    RESTV IN HEAVENLY PEACE MY DEAR FRIEND, I AM TRULY GOING TO MISS YOU. THERE ARE NO MORE WORRIES N HEART ACHES, GOD HAS YOU KNOW IN HIS ARMS, REST PEACEFULLY MY DEAR FRIEND. LOVE YOU FOREVER NIA, FLY HIGH AS YOU ALWAYS DID. 💖

  12. The Henshaw Family says

    June 21, 2022 at 12:13 pm

    Our sincerest heartfelt condolences to CJ and the family. We love you Nia and you’ll be missed dearly and never forgotten.Rest In Paradise🙏🏼❤️🕊

  13. Anonymous says

    June 21, 2022 at 12:54 pm

    My dearest friend over 25 years. We had so much fun we laughed we cried together. You shook my world when you departed from me and my family but GOD saw a better fit in his kingdom. Sweet dreams my love until we meet again. Amen

  14. Anonymous says

    June 21, 2022 at 3:06 pm

    Dr. Betty Pace, CJ & family;
    Praying for each of you at this time of loss!! Sincere condolences from Doris Samuels & Family!!
    Mobile, Alabama

  15. Doris Samuels says

    June 21, 2022 at 3:16 pm

    Dr. Betty Pace, CJ, & Family; Deepest sympathy to each of you during this time of loss. May the peace of God comfort you always !!! Doris Samuels & Family!! Mobile, Al

  16. Dora Clayton-Jones says

    June 21, 2022 at 8:05 pm

    My sincere condolences to you and your family Dr. Pace. Praying for you today and in the days ahead.

  17. Lori L Vick says

    June 21, 2022 at 8:11 pm

    The Lord bless you, keep you, and give you peace 🕊️

  18. Joanne Tucker-Powell & Family says

    June 21, 2022 at 8:26 pm

    To the Buckley & Malone Family,

    We offer our sincere condolences to the family. May the love of God strengthen you and give you peace as you cherish the memories of your loved one.

    Joanne Tucker-Powell & Family

  19. Erica Bryant says

    June 22, 2022 at 2:07 am

    Deepest condolences to the family.. Big hugs going out to CJ.. Sleep Well Nia❤️❤️❤️

  20. Barbara Lewis and family says

    June 22, 2022 at 1:42 pm

    My condolences

  21. Sharon Ambrose says

    June 22, 2022 at 4:48 pm

    Fly high angel. We truly miss the times we had.Love you always. Sharon and Kenneth Ambrose.

  22. Charles and Glorious Hicks says

    June 27, 2022 at 11:46 pm

    Our condolences to your Family on the death of your angel.

  23. Alfonso Gardner says

    July 13, 2022 at 4:54 pm

    Are condolences to you Doctor Pace and your family. We will keep you in our prayers 🙏.

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