Ann W Harrison

HARRISON, ANN W., age 83 of Trussville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 2, 2014, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s and cancer. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and a true Southern lady. She was preceded in death by her husband, Reuben Franklin Harrison, Jr. and her beloved sons, Steven F. Harrison and Daniel H. Harrison. She is survived by her loving daughter, Barbara A. Harrison of Trussville; grandson, Justin F. Harrison (Mary); and great-grandson, Eli Franklin Harrison of Hoover; granddaughter, Jessica L. Harrison; and daughter-in-law, Peggy L. Harrison both of Tuscaloosa; sisters, Martha Vallia of Pensacola, Fl and Betty Wingard of Oneonta; sister-in-law, Bobbie Swindle of Shreveport, LA; several nieces and nephews, extended family, many friends and her beloved cat Tiger. She is also survived by her angels on earth, her caregivers, Joan Brannon (Jerry and grandson Jake), Sherry Cantrell (Max) and Barbara Wills (Earl) all of Childersburg. The family wishes to express their profound gratitude for the loving care these ladies provided Ann – we couldn’t have done it without you. Ann was born and raised in Birmingham. She graduated from Phillips High School and attended Birmingham Southern College where she was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority. She worked at Blue Cross Blue Shield until meeting and marrying her husband Frank. They were long time residents of Center Point and long time members of The First Baptist Church of Center Point. Ann and Frank enjoyed raising their children, traveling and spending time with their family and many friends. Ann especially enjoyed all of her “Coffee Club” friends. Ann was also an excellent corporate wife, accompanying Frank on numerous conventions and events for Southern Natural Gas where they made many life long friends. After retirement, Ann and Frank enjoyed traveling the world. She enjoyed the great outdoors and nature and instilled that love in her children and grandchildren. Her favorite place to visit was the Great Smoky Mountains and she had many fond memories there with family and friends. The family wishes to thank the staff of New Beacon Hospice, her nurse Cathy Dorsey and aide Terri White for their excellent care. Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 6, 2014 from 5-7 PM at Riodut’s Trussville Chapel. Funeral services will be at the chapel on Monday, July 7, 2014 at Noon and will be officiated by Dr. Buddy McGohon. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery.