ANN KEITH

Ann V. Keith, 81, of Folkston, passed away January 17 at Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. She was born in Washington County, Florida to the late William Varnum and Amanda Smith Varnum. She loved participating in the Ladies Red Hat Society. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Folkston where she enjoyed singing in the choir and cooking for church activities. She was preceded in death by 5-Brothers: W.I. Varnum, Kenneth Varnum, Edward O. Varnum, J.R Varnum, Wilburn Varnum; 3-Step-Sisters: Evy Pelham, Ida Hinson and Vera Berry.
She is survived by her loving husband: Billy Paul Keith, a Son: Bill (Rita) Devlin; Grandsons: Joseph and Eddie Devlin; Step-Children: Terri (Bill) Barton, Pamela (Tom) Crouser, Deborah (Danny) Parmenter, Paul (Marilois) Keith; and a number of Step-Grandchildren and Step-Great Grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Ann loved traveling and spending time outdoors. She was especially devoted to her loving husband and family. She will be sadly missed.
The family will receive friends Thursday, January 19 at Shepard Funeral Home from 6-8 PM. Funeral services will be held Friday at First Baptist Church in Folkston at 11:00 AM with Rev. Randy Jacoby officiating. Burial will be held Saturday, January 21 at 12:00 Noon at Wausau Memorial Gardens in Wausau, Florida.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Folkston Building Fund. Condolences may be expressed by signing the guest registry at www.shepardfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Shepard Funeral Home in Folkston, Georgia.