Ann Grant

Barbara Ann Pardue Grant was born at Grady Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia on July 18, 1934 to William Garnett Pardue and Annie Mae Porter Pardue. She grew up in the mill village in Cabbagetown and graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1952. She was a cheerleader in high school and won “Miss Faraganza” during that time.

She began working at Southern Bell as an operator in the summer before her senior year and retired from there with almost 40 years of service on June 7, 1990.

She married Alvin Eugene Grant on March 7, 1954. She is survived by the three children who were born to that union: Sherri Floyd, Mark Grant (Terri), and Michelle Pressley (JC, Jr). She was a devoted Mother and Grandmother of 12, and Great Grandmother of 13, one of which shares her name, Emery Ann. She is also survived by one 1st cousin, Margorie Canup, born to her Mother’s twin sister, Nannie Raven, whom she spent many times with growing up. Also surviving are a host of other cousins, friends and acquaintances who loved her dearly.

She was a long time member of Kelly’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Decatur, Ga and one of the founding members of Hamilton Mill United Methodist church in Dracula, Ga. Her mother, father, husband and one grandchild, Chad Simmons, preceded her in death. Her life was spent in serving others no matter the time, cost or sacrifice. She touched many lives and left us with many good memories of her deep love for others, particularly her family.

A visitation for Ann will be held Thursday, March 27, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Horis A. Ward - Fairview Chapel, 376 Fairview Rd, Stockbridge, Georgia 30281. A celebration of life will occur Thursday, March 27, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, 376 Fairview Rd, Stockbridge, Georgia 30281. An interment will occur Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Fairview Memorial Gardens, 164 Fairview Road, Stockbridge, Georgia 30281.

I’m lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Salvation Army pantry in Henry County.