Mary Ann Morris

October 31, 1936 - February 3, 2016

Mrs. Mary Ann Smith Morris, age 79, of Douglas, Ga. passed away Wednesday morning, February 3, 2016, at her Daughter’s Residence in Pearson, Ga., following an extended Illness. She was born October 31, 1936 to the late William Middleton McDonald Smith and the late Viola Elizabeth Nasworthy Smith. Mrs. Morris, a native of Moultrie, Ga., was a retired Nurse. She had worked as a nurse with a nursing Home. She was also preceded in death by the following Siblings, Edna Merle Middleton, Jackie Smith, Gene Smith, Beau Smith, Elizabeth Moore, Ethel Boughinton, Jack Smith, and Dave Smith. Mrs. Morris had attended the Faith Mission Assembly of God Church Survivors include: Her Husband of 57 Years: Buck Charles Morris of Douglas, Ga.; 5 Daughters: Cynthia Diane Simmons of Jackson, Louisiana, Rose Mary Foret and Karen Dee Black, both of Pearson, Ga., Connie Sue Noles of Tallahassee, Fl. and Theresa Christine Mancil of Douglas, Ga.; 15 Grandchildren and 40 Great Grandchildren. Several Nieces, Nephews, A Host of Friends, and Other Relatives. Graveside Services and Interment were held Saturday, February 6, 2016, at 1:30 P.M. at Red Bluff Cemetery in Atkinson County, with Rev. Thelma Wylie and Rev. Charles Wylie officiating. Eulogies was given by family members. Active Pallbearers were: Brian Beard, Brad Beard, Mike Oglesby, David Oglesby, Charles Morris, Rocky Black, Jonathan Taylor, David Taylor, Christopher Smith, and Jerred Smith. Special Musical Selections, “Build Me A Cabin” was presented by the Guitarist, Rev. Charles Wylie and Rev. Thelma Wylie, and at the Graveside, “Battle Field”, and “What A Day, That Will Be” was rendered a cappella , by the Soloist, Brian Beard. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the Arrangements.