Anne was born on Thursday, June 17th, 1948, in Talladega, to Hershell Hawkins and Minnie Moon Hawkins.

Anne was an active member of the Southside Missionary Baptist Church, where she served faithfully as the Assistant Superintendent of the Sunday School and as a member of the Missionary. Her faith and commitment to her community were foundations of her life.

Anne was a 1966 graduate of Westside High School and continued her education at Talladega College. She found her calling in public service, working for the United States Postal Service and the Department of Human Resources. Through her work, she touched countless lives with her dedication and integrity. She was known for her love of reading and her gracious willingness to help others.

Anne is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Amber (Rowane) Williams of Talladega, Alabama; her son, Mandrell (Mimie) Manns of LaGrange, Georgia; her sisters, Earlene and Rosa Manns of Birmingham, Alabama; and her brothers, Samuel and James Hawkins of Talladega, Alabama. She was a cherished grandmother to seven grandchildren and a beloved great-grandmother to one great-grandchild. She will also be dearly missed by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Among these, special friends, Willie Garrett, Alice Barron, Barbara Miller, Winona Jacobs, and Vivian Austin held a unique place in her heart.

Anne Mae Manns, who departed this life on Saturday, December 20th, 2025, at her home in Talladega, Alabama was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ira Benson Manns; her parents, Hershell and Minnie Hawkins; her brother, Hershell Hawkins, Jr.; and her sister, Augusta Hawkins.

Anne's life was a testament to the power of faith, service, and love. Her legacy will continue to inspire all who knew and loved her.