Mary Ann Petty Baker, age 78, of Chattanooga, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024. She was born March 3, 1945 in Huntsville, Alabama. Mary has been a resident of Chattanooga for 76 years where she worked as a housekeeper and homemaker. She was a great mother to her 6 children. Mary Petty Baker grew up in Shephard Community where she graduated from Booker T. Washington High School. She met and married John Weaver in the year 1968. She then had 6 children, 3 boys and 3 girls.
She talked to anyone that would listen about the Lord. Mary had Bible studies in her home. She witnessed to everyone that she met or came in contact.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Cabe Lipton Petty and Mary Lou Glenn; step-mother, Eula Mae Petty; brothers, Cabe Petty, Frankie Petty, William Humphrey, Robert Petty, Carl Petty, and James Petty; sister, Rosa Petty Wallace; and best friend, Ms. O'Della.
Survivors include brother, Larry Petty; sisters, Hazel Ross and Linda Petty Taylor; daughters, Sharon (Bobby) DeRamus, Melisa (Robert) Chaney, and Janet Weaver; sons, Efferon (Courtney) Weaver, Kelvin (Cheryl Ann) Weaver, and Chaderick Weaver; 15 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins; and best friends, Ms. Willie and Ms. Arlene.
The family would like to give a special thank you to the nurses of Caris Healthcare, Julien E. RN, Jolene N. RN, and Lori Byrd RN.
Arrangements entrusted to Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services Franklin -Strickland Chapel, 1724 McCallie Avenue, Chattanooga, TN, 37404, 423-265-4414. Please visit our website to share your memories: www.advantagefranklin-strickland.com
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