Annie Rose Mercer Obituary in Phenix City at Taylor Funeral Home, Inc

Obituary For Annie Rose Mercer

Mrs. Annie Rose Mercer, 98, of Douglasville, GA passed Sunday, April 7, 2024 in Austell, GA.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. EST, Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Nichols Chapel A.M.E. Church with Rev. Wendal Jones, pastor, officiating and Rev. Dr. Isaac Hudson, eulogist. Interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Public viewing from 12 - 5 p.m. EST, Friday, April 12, 2024.

Annie Rose Mercer, native of Phenix City, AL was born in Phenix City, AL, March 8, 1926. Annie Rose was preceded in death by her parents Maggie Lee Jakes and Nimrod Jakes. Her soul took a peaceful flight to an eternal resting place on Sunday, April 7, 2024.

Over the course of her career, she worked at Wades Laundry and Fort Benning as the KP Supervisor. Annie Rose joined Welsey Chapel under Reverend Pouncey and has been the proud member and President of the Auxiliary Board of Nichols Chapel AME Church for over 75+ years. Collecting dues, telling other people what to do, and selling monthly dinners to support the pastor was her passion in life. She loved singing in the Senior choir with her siblings Maggie Ivy, Jessie Bell Thomas, Frances Jones, and other choir members under the direction of Clifford Rutledge.

Besides her parents Annie Rose was preceded in death by her husband of 17 years, Oliver Mercer Sr.; two children, Oliver (Mary) Mercer Jr. and Pamela Harris; six siblings: Jessie Bell Jakes Thomas (Felix), Francis Jones, Maggie Ivey (Jimmy Lee), Vinnie Austin (Jesse), Nimrod Jr. Jakes (Mary Jane), Clark Jakes (Jessie) and Abraham Jakes.

Her fond memories will be cherished by her son Antonio (Laura) Mercer; son-in-law Larry Harris; grandchildren, Rashan Harris, Kenyatta (Johnny) Garrett, Gino Harris, Nico Harris, Shamekia Owens, Brandon Kimbrough, Daphne Williams, Jessica (Eric) Thirkield and a host of nieces, nephews, great grandchildren, cousins, family and friends.

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Janell Fisher sent Ocean Devotion for Annie Rose Mercer - April 10, 2024

To: Mr.& Mrs. Garrett and Family,
Deepest Sympathy- Sending everyone a big hug.
From: Janell & Kendra Fisher (Maryland)

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My dear Aunt Sookie (pronounced Aint Sukie, I will forever remember your singing voice, beautiful smile, many stories and jokes. Oh, the stories and jokes. After Clara told me that is the name she grew up calling you, I decided that because I wanted to be part of the family, I would also call you "Aint Sukie."When I played LORD, stand by me" on my phone, Saturday, I believed you could hear.. Love and peace to your family.

Praying for the Family. David and Letta White Augusta Georgia

Auntie I was so looking forward to cutting up with you again at this years family reunion. We would laugh it up and then I'd ask you a million questions about my grandaddy, your brother Clark. My heart is broken but our memories will stand firmly! It felt good to always hear you say that I reminded you of yourself when you were younger. Rest well beautiful.
Kimberly (Jimmie's daughter as you loved to call me while smiling big and bright 😂)

My Sincere Condolences,
"Lady Mercer " as I called her, has left an impression on my heart. She was "Sassy" with a contagious spirit that screamed "a life well lived"! I was blessed to have spent a little time with her listening to some of the stories of her youth. Heaven got a good one. ~Annette

Rest in peace grandma. (Janell)Joppa,MD.

My sincere condolences to the family🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

My heart was broken when I heard that "Aunt Sookie" had passed. She was always a beautiful soul and always kept us laughing in the choir. Whenever we had to go out to sing she always had a story to tell. I will miss that lovely smile and of course that "Voice." Well, God is now "Standing by you Aunt Sookie. You are at Peace and back with your family. God bless the Mercer Family. Love from The Patterson Family (Joyce & Alice)

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