The resolution expresses profound sorrow over the passing of James Merle Sasser Compton on her 92nd birthday, April 12, 2025. It highlights her significant impact on her family, friends, and community, noting her exceptional talents in sewing, particularly in quilting and creating cherished garments for her loved ones. Additionally, it acknowledges her culinary skills, especially her ability to make buttermilk biscuits from scratch, and her green thumb that transformed her garden into a vibrant sanctuary. Professionally, she dedicated over 40 years to Regions Bank and took pride in supporting her children’s education at The University of Alabama.

The resolution also honors Mrs. Compton's legacy as a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, remembering her late husband, Samuel Webster Compton, and her sister, Bonnie Ruth Taylor. She is survived by her sister, children, honorary daughter, and grandchildren, all of whom will carry on her memory. The House of Representatives of Alabama records her death with deep sadness and extends heartfelt sympathy to her family, recognizing the shared grief of the community.