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Annie Ruth Chatman

10/11/1955 - 06/02/2023

Obituary For Annie Ruth Chatman

Ms. Annie Ruth Chatman, 67, of Pittsview, AL passed Friday, June 2, 2023 in Columbus, GA.

Funeral service will be held 12 noon EST, Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Mt. Missouri Baptist Church, Hurtsboro, AL with Rev. Curtis Carlisle, pastor and Rev. Pryce J. Battle, Sr., officiating with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, June 9, 2023 from 1-5 P.M. EST.

Annie Ruth Chatman of Pittsview, AL was born on October 11, 1955, to the late Tommy Lee Chatman and Luceial Chatman. She passed away on Friday June 2, 2023, at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA.

Annie Ruth graduated from Russell High School and later attended Sparks Technical College Eufaula. She earned an associate degree in computer science.

Annie Ruth accepted Christ at an early age and was a devoted and faithful member of Mt. Missouri Baptist Church. Annie Ruth was employed at Lee Memorial Hospital in Fort Myers, FL and Piggly Wiggly’s Bakery department in Phenix City, AL. She also worked many years as a substitute teacher for Russell County Schools and had a great bond with her students. They greeted her with love and respect years after teaching them.

Annie Ruth was a caring person who showed everyone love. Her home was always full of family and friends. She was well known for her great cooking. Many people will remember her delicious dressing, red velvet cakes, sweet potato pies, coconut pies, and egg pies. Not only was she a great cook, she was also an amazing dancer. Throughout the years, she won several dance contests.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Tommy Lee Chatman & Luceial Chatman; daughter, Keturah Chatman; son, Christopher Jones; three brothers, Willie C. Ivery, Tommy L. Ivery, and Jimmy L. Chatman; four sisters, Catherine Lias, Nancy Mae Upshaw, Annie Pearl Lyles, and Leala Bell Peterson.

Annie Ruth leaves behind to cherish her memories her loving family; three sons, Kelvin (Marquita) Chatman of McDonough, GA, Malcolm Chatman of Pittsview, AL, and Shaquille Chatman of Fort Mitchell, AL; two granddaughters, Keyarra Chatman and Bailey Chatman; grandson, Kelvin Chatman, Jr. of Atlanta, GA; sisters, Johnnie Mae Mellion (Jessie deceased), Christine Lias (Reese deceased) of Phenix City, AL, and Cora Lee Lloyd of Detroit; brothers, Eddie James (Willie Mae) Chatman of Pittsview, AL, Kirven (Bernice) Chatman of Pittsview, AL and Arthur Lee Thomas of Augusta, GA; god children, Brenda Lias Robinson, Latisha Chatman Mckinnon, Eddie Chatman, Jr., Russell Cope, Tamekia Upshaw, and a host of other God children, nieces, nephew, cousins, and other relatives and friends.


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Rest in peace Aunt Annie Ruth. Shirley Thomas

To the Chatman Family my deepest condolences May God grant you peace, Carrie Gousby of Boston MA

Dear Family: Earth has no sorry that Jesus can't heall! It is with deep sadness to hear of the passing of dear, Annie Ruth! The Chatman family were our neighbors and we knew Annie Ruth very well. We watched her grow up from a little girl to a wonderful lady. We loved her. May God comfort your hearts, and grant each of you your strength and peace during this most difficult time. Know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Be assured that Jesus is near to those heart ♥ that have been broken. The family of the late Robert Harrison and Alice Upshaw Miles of Indiana

To The Chatman Family be encouraged The Lord knows Best

I know that God had other plans know that you will be missed .

Look To The Lord In Your Sorrow! May God give You Peace and Comfort. My Condolences To The Chatman Family. RIP Annie Ruth ( Odester Nelson/ TootBoot)

My condolences and prayers to the Chatman Family. May God give you comfort and peace. RIP Annie Ruth Chatman.

Will miss you Annie Ruth, Class of1974 Russell High School class of 1974 President: Lawrence Jelks

Well auntie (God mama), God called your name and you had to answer. It was time. No more pain. Take your seat and sit down. I'm gonna miss you! I'm grateful for your time and advice. Rest on auntie.

Well auntie (God mama), when God called your name, it was time. I'm grateful for the time and wisdom you gave You were a strong and beautiful woman. I'm gonna miss you. There's no more pain. Take your seat and sit down. Rest on auntie😪😇

I'm lighting a candle in your dear loved one's honor. Rest well, Annie Ruth.

My sincere condolences to the Chatman family during this time of sorrow. Annie Ruth was a very kind and loving person she would light up every room that was dark her personally was magnificent every time i saw her she would give me a big warm friendly hug.We all are going to miss her may God Bless this family now and in the coming day. Clemmie l Brundidge jr family--Kuwait.

Please accept my sincerest condolences to the family on the passing of Ms. Annie Ruth. She was kind, welcoming and supportive. She welcomed me into the family with opened arms. From the Green family

My concern to the family. I sam sure she will be missed. Delores (Lois) Bell.

RIP from the Alford and Calhoun family

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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