Mrs. Annie "Baby Ann" Raven Obituary (1947

On May 9, 2019, Mrs. Annie Lee (Baby Ann) Raven transitioned into her eternal home at her resident in McRae Telfair County. Mrs. Annie Lee Raven was born October 7, 1946 in York, Alabama to the late Willie and Mary Bell Smith. She is preceded in death by her husband, Willie Lee Raven, brother, Johnny Mack Smith and sister, Dorothy Smith Brokenborough. Mrs. Annie Lee was an active member of the New Beginning Church in McRae, Georgia. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to all who knew her. She leaves to cherish her loving memories to her devoted family. Five sons: Willie Joe (Linda) Smith of Carrolton, Ga., Johnny (Golda) Barnes of Vancuver, Washington, George (Barbara)Barnes, Sr. of McRae, Ga. James (Louise) Barnes of Denver, Colorado, and Jimmy (Lisa) Barnes of Hazelhurst, Ga. One daughter; Linda Barnes of McRae, Ga. Four brothers: James (Helen) Smith and Sammie (Barbara) Smith of Dawson, Georgia, Joe Wesley of Orlando, Florida and George Smith of Milkaukee, Wisconsin. Twelve grandchildren and a host of great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.