Mother Annie Laura Chaney Worthy was born on October 6, 1949 in Thomaston, Upson County, GA to the late Ms. Clotee Chaney and the late Mr. William C. Andrews. She attended public school in the Upson County School System. At an early age, she joined the Midway Baptist Church where she served as a lifelong, dedicated member until her health failed. She was a faithful member of the choir and served many years as president. She also served on the Deaconess and Mother Ministries and was willing to serve wherever needed. She enjoyed hearing the word of God preached and was very supportive of her pastor. She loved going to church and visiting other churches. Annie Laura met and courted Mr. George Worthy, Jr.; and, on November 25, 1978, they were united in marriage. They shared 42 years together, until his passing on December 5, 2020. She was a loving and faithful wife and a wonderful mother to her children. She taught her children values that lasted their lifetime. During her early years, Annie Laura was employed by Thomaston Mills, where she worked for over 20 years until their closure. She later gained employment at Riverside Nursing Home in the Dietary department. She was a dedicated worker for over 15 years. She enjoyed working with her colleagues and serving the patients. During her leisure time, she enjoyed singing, spending time with her children and grandchildren, and participating in family gatherings with her sisters and brothers. Annie Laura was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; stepfather, Mr. Jesse James Collins; and brothers, Mr. Gene Collins, Mr. Dana Andrews, and Mr. Charles Andrews. On Tuesday, November 9, 2021, the Lord call her name. She answered and went home to eternal rest. She will be greatly missed by her family, church family and friends. She leaves to cherish her memory five children, Mrs. Marcia (Robert) Tolbert, Mr. Bruce Campbell, Mr. William Campbell, Ms. Whitney Foster and Mr. Christopher (Diane) Cutts; siblings, Mrs. Jessie Mae (Anthony) Lockhart, Mrs. Annette (James) Worthy, Ms. Nancy Ann Campbell and Mr. Dave Morris; sisters-in-law, Mrs. Nettie Collins, Ms. Georgia Mae Worthy, Ms. Deborah Worthy and Mrs. Katie Mae Strickland; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
Funeral Service were held Saturday, November 13, 2021 1:00 P.M. George E. Trice Jr. Memorial Chapel Interment Midway Cemetery
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