Mrs. Love is predeceased by her husband Floyd Taylor Love, also of West Point. She is survived by two sisters, Nell Isbell of Bessemer, Alabama and Sarah H. Rudisill of Lincolnton, N.C., two nieces, Marcia Faye Isbell of Bessemer, Alabama and Gale R. Crudup of Marietta Georgia, and two nephews, Jay Isbell of Bessemer, Alabama and Kim M. Rudisill of Hickory, N.C.

Mrs. Love was born on Tuesday, February 1, 1927 in Rendalia, Alabama to Willie Bates Hammond and John Wood Hammond and received her education in Munford, Alabama and Auburn University, where she met her future husband. Mr. Love was associated with West Point Pepperell, and he and Mrs. Love resided in Thomaston, Georgia and Langdale, Alabama before coming to West Point. Mrs. Love was a dedicated and tireless worker in civic, charitable and business affairs in the West Point and Valley areas, and her contributions of time and effort touched thousands of lives.

Mrs. Love was Program Director for radio station WRLD in West Point for many years and conducted countless interviews, ribbon cuttings and special events during that time. In that capacity she received the 1981 Alabama Baptist Communications Award for her contributions to Christianity through electronic communications. She made tremendous contributions to the activities and success of the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce and in 1986 received a Resolution of Commendation from the Alabama State Senate for her volunteer work on its behalf. May 11, 2001 was declared “Floyd and Aileen Love Day” by the Alabama State House of Representatives. She received a Distinguished Service Award from the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce for her volunteer work from 1988 – 2004 and the Chamber’s Outstanding Lady Award in 1996 for distinguished service to community, county and state. She also worked as a volunteer with the Junior Achievement Valley Rescue Squad, High Fever Follies, West Point and Valley Jaycees, Hospital Authority and the American Cancer Society.

For many years Mrs. Love was a very active American Red Cross volunteer for the Chattahoochee Valley Blood Drives and on June 18, 1985 received their Certificate of Appreciation for her support. She served on the George H. Lanier District Committee of the Boy Scouts of America and was a 2003 recipient of the Silver Beaver Award, the highest achievement award presented at the local level, as well as the 2013 Distinguished Citizen Award for Scouting in West Point. She also was an honorary member of the Boy Scouts of America Chattahoochee Council Executive Board and was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation from Boy Scouts of America on November 9, 2006.

Mrs. Love was recognized and appreciated by many for her civic activities. In 1999 she received the Citizen of the Year Award from the Kiwanis Club of Lanett, as well as a Certificate of Appreciation from the Chambers County Department of Human Resources on May 12, 2000. One of Mrs. Love’s special interests was the Valley Haven School where she served on its Board of Directors and which benefited greatly from her efforts and support. Other charitable organizations included the Boards of EAMC Lanier Hospital, Girl Scouts of America and United Way.

Mrs. Love was a member of the First Baptist Church of West Point, was a Sunday school teacher for many years and served on numerous committees of the church. She shared her warm personality with countless visitors as a Callaway Gardens volunteer for many years. Friends and family will remember her as a caring, loving person, always willing to help in time of need. She did not seek publicity or recognition, although she received many awards because of her diligence and willingness to make West Point and the Valley area better places to live, work and play.