Margaret Ann Barron

Margaret Ann Barron, Miss Ann to many, went home to sing in the choir at 7:17 p.m. Wednesday, January 4, 2017, with her children’s love and encouragement as her church family prayed her into Heaven. Born June 19, 1934, to Otto and Marguerite Roberson in Birmingham, Alabama, Ann grew up in the East Lake neighborhood as one of eight children, married and raised three children, Darlene, Mark and Cindy. After the death of her husband, Jimmy, a first sergeant in the Army, Ann earned her GED, graduated from nursing school at Jefferson State Junior College, began her career at University Hospital in Birmingham and retired from Gadsden City Schools as a special education school nurse. Throughout the years as Ann’s Christian faith strengthened and flourished she was an active member of her community and church serving and witnessing, leading many to Christ through her ministry. From teaching Sunday School, Vacation Bible School and training union, loading up food donations for the Food Bank, making costumes, directing pageants, cooking meals for families in crisis and grief she showed Christ’s love through her daily life. She truly followed Christ’s mandate to serve. Ann left written instructions for her service, yes friends; Miss Ann was bossing even that. “Don’t grieve-be encouraged! Stay close to one another! Don’t mourn my death; celebrate my life and happy homecoming. I’m walking on streets of gold-what more do I need?” She also wrote, “No picture displays please!!” but we are not following that mandate. Her life, love and influence will be remembered by many, but especially by her family. We will miss her greatly, but celebrate her life as she has moved on to bask in God’s presence and know we will meet her in Glory soon. Funeral Service: Cornerstone Baptist Church, 10 am Sunday, January 8, 2016, Lie-in-state: 9 till 10 At the church Interment: Mt. Zion Cemetery Visitation: 3 till 5 Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Etowah Memorial Chapel Ministers: Bro. David Lackey Bro. Gary Williams Casket-Bearers: Steven Barron, Matthew Barron, Zachary Nichols, Stan Stephens, Darrell Dobbins, Dan Williams Survivors: Children: Mark (Vickie) Barron Darlene Oldham Cindy (James) Venable Grandchildren: Jessica, Megan, Steven, Matthew, Katie Great Grandchild: Zachary Sister: Kathryn Yvonne Guthier Many Nieces and Nephews and Brothers and Sisters in Christ Preceded in death by: Parents: Otto S. and Marguerite Grace Roberson Husband: James A. Barron Brothers and Sisters: Otto, Bob, Grady, DD, Donna, Betty In Lieu of Flowers please make Donations to Cornerstone Baptist Church Building Fund

Margaret Ann Barron

June 19, 1934 - January 4, 2017