October 14, 1949 ~ October 20, 2026 (age 77)
Eugenia J. Bambas, recently of Opelika, passed away peacefully at her home October 20, 2026. She was born October 14, 1949 in Spartanburg, SC to the late Forrest A. Jolly and Dorothy P. Jolly. She was preceded in death by one brother Forrest Foy Jolly in 1959. She is survived by one son L. Forrest Bambas, (Karen), and one grandson, Ian Bambas.
Eugenia spent most of her life in Spartanburg, Greenville and Columbia, SC where she worked, raised her son, and later cared for her parents. She moved to Opelika, a little over a year ago, to be closer to her son and grandson. She was one of a kind, lived life to the fullest, loved fiercely, and will be dearly missed.
The family will hold visitation on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 10:00 am at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home, followed by a graveside service at 11:00 am, Garden Hills Cemetery, Opelika, AL.
Eugenia had a passion for animal rescue. In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made in her honor to the Lee Co. Humane Society, or any other animal rescue of your choice.
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