Annie Wimberly

Mrs. Annie Ruth Williams Wimberly Loving Wife/Mother/Grandmother December 18, 1954-December 23, 2022 Annie Ruth Williams Wimberly was born on December 18, 1954 to the parentage of the late Posiea Blunt Williams and the late Lizzie “Sue” Lakes in Burke County, Georgia. She was one of 9 children. She was preceded in death by two brothers: Bobby Carl Smith and Antonio Williams. Annie Ruth received her education in the public schools in Sardis, Georgia. At an early age she accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her Savior and joined St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Midville, Georgia. In 1975 Annie Ruth relocated to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and then moved her membership to Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Pompano Beach, Florida to where she remained until her passing. Annie Ruth was employed with the Holiday Inn Hotel Chain where she served in the Hospitality Department for 20 plus years. She retired as a supervisor. In 1980 she met the love of her life Carlee Wimberly and they later married in 1981. To this union they became loving parents to 6 children. Antonio Williams preceded Annie Ruth in death. Family and friends were the essence of Annie Ruth’s life. She loved and cherished family. She truly enjoyed cooking and having family and friends over either for a tremendous breakfast or for a delicious dinner. Seeing everyone eating and enjoying the food and company made her day. Surrounded by family on December 23, 2022, at the Holy Cross Hospital God dispatched an angel from heaven saying, “Servant of God well done, rest from the love employed, the battle is fought, the victory is won, enter thy Master’s joy.” Annie Ruth leaves precious memories of life and love to: her husband and best friend Carlee Wimberly of 43 years. Five children: Carla Wimberly of Delaware, Mae Frances Colson of Pompano Beach, Kira Wimberly of Pompano Beach, Latasha Wimberly and Karl Dion Wimberly (Trellani) of Ft. Lauderdale. Brothers and Sisters: Willie James Lakes (Waynesboro, Ga), Allen Lakes (Mary Ann), Ft. Lauderdale, Fl., Rickie Lakes (Ft. Lauderdale, Fl.), Janis Smith-Campbell (Augusta, Ga.), Arthur Lee Smith (Waynesboro, Ga.), Joe Ann Smith-Duroncelet (Sacramento, Ca.), Freddie Smith (Waynesboro, Ga.), Cynthia Smith-Lewis (John) Augusta, Ga., Lisa Williams-Tinsley (Levi), Dania, Fl., and Tracey Williams of Port St. Lucie, Fl. In-Laws: Freddie Wimberly (Annie Mae) Deerfield Beach, Fl., Betty Joyce Rhone (Pompano Beach, Fl) and Sharon Wimberly (Atlanta, Ga. Nine grandchildren: Christian Sledge, Aaron Williams, Saniyah Ryals, Symara Hooks, Shae’den Ryals, Stephanie Hirsch, Keyshawn Thompson, Keyona Holley, Jamari O’Neal, Adrian and Armon Whipple. A host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Special Friends: Peggy Smith and Bertha Brown I thought of you today, but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday And days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name All I have are memories And your picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake From which I’ll never part. God has you in His arms, I have you in my heart.

Annie Wimberly

December 18, 1954 - December 23, 2022