Ms. Anne R. McGhee Eutsey, (affectionately known as Annie Ruth), age 89, departed this life on Saturday, May 31, 2025. She was the second of six children born to the late Willie and Lula McGhee. Anne is predeceased by brother Julian Percy McGhee and sisters Willie Ella McGhee Barnett, and Bernice McGhee. She is survived by sister Mable McGhee Pryor and brother Elvis McGhee.

Anne attended Rosenwald School in Cecil, Alabama and graduated from Georgia Washington High School in Mt. Meigs, Alabama. She married the late Joseph William Eutsey of Clio, Alabama in 1956. Six children were born to this union. Anne is predeceased by sons: Dwight A. Eutsey, and Victor K. Eutsey. She is survived by four children, sons: Heyward L. Eutsey, Tony M. Eutsey (always by her side), Keith O. Eutsey; and her only daughter Joanne B. Eutsey.

Anne studied Nutrition & Dietary Studies at Tuskegee Institute, a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Social Work, and a Master’s of Science in General Counseling, both from Alabama State University with Honors.

Anne held several positions including WAPX Radio Station, City of Montgomery Armory Learning Arts Center under the auspices of Mayor Emory Folmar, Alabama Small Business Association, Alabama State University, and the Alabama State Senate for Senator J. Richmond Pearson.

Anne loved art education and exposure to the arts, reading books, and visiting galleries and museums. She was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Montgomery Arts Council. She was a member of the Alabama African American Arts Alliance, the National Museum of Arts for Women, and the Montgomery Art Guild. After the death of her son Dwight in May 1991, Anne’s artwork was intensified as her painting became her therapy. Anne produced 30 paintings in one year and became a renown and awarded artist “Grandma Moses” as she was called with a full two-page spread in the Montgomery Advertiser. Anne won Artist of the Month at Roots & Wings bookstore where she held a one-woman’s show. Her first ever painting, “Contentment,” won an honorable mention at the Armory Learning Arts Center Art Show. Anne also won a first-place award in 1992 for her painting “Serenity.” Her paintings and work were mentioned in the book, “The Beginner’s Guide to Collecting Fine Art African American Style.”

Anne had a broad human service and community involvement background and served many years as a Chief Inspector for elections; a Team Leader of the Crime Prevention Neighborhood Watch; President of EVASCO; President of the Southlawn Community Association; President of Les Belles Amies Civic & Social Club; a volunteer probation officer and adult education counselor and instructor; a patient counselor at the S.E. Alabama Sickle Cell Anemia Association; Member of Central Montgomery Optimist Club; and President of Continental Societies Incorporated, Montgomery Chapter.