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Obituary For Annie Lee Lias
Mrs. Annie Lee Lias, 106, of Pittsview, AL passed Sunday, March 12, 2023 in Columbus, GA.
Funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m. EST, Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Pittsview, AL, Pastor Robert Toney, pastor and Dr. Ko'Derris Cowan, Sr., eulogist. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation is Friday, March 24, 2023 from 1-5 p.m. EST.
Annie Lee was born on February 17, 1917 to the late Estella Edmonds and Will Edmonds. She was born and raised in Russell County, AL. She attended school in Glenville, AL. An avid farmer, she kept 70 acres of land. She was a God fearing woman who sang in the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church choir and Benevolent Grove Baptist Church choir for 70 years!
She married the love of her life, Mitchell Lias. Together, they raised 10 children, Franklin D. Lias [deceased], Reverend Eddie “LC" [deceased] (Alice) of Pittsview, AL) Lias, Sarah Lee Lias [deceased], Annie Mae [deceased] (Elijah,[deceased]) Person, Joseph (Nina Mae) Lise of Phenix City, AL, Lillie Pearl (Willie) Tarver of Buffalo, NY; Austin [deceased] (Annie Bell “Della”,[deceased]) Lias, Mitchell [deceased] (Joanne) Lias of Pittsview, AL), Annie Lee (Albert, [deceased]) Jackson of Rochester, NY, and Willie Lias of St. Petersburgh, FL. She was preceded in death by her four siblings, Mattie Bailey, Jimmy Lee Edmonds, Willie Edmonds, and Estella Jackson. She is survived by a host of grands, great grands, great great grands, great great great grands, and other relatives and friends.
Annie Lee was the strong matriarch whose wisdom touched many lives. She always looked forward to gatherings with family and friends; and was loved by everybody she encountered. She was always willing to give a helping hand, attending and the Hurtsboro Senior Center until she was 100 years old!
Guest Book
May God bless the family forever in life's journey. I was blessed with Mrs. Annie Lee Lias, blessed, her big pairs, she sent Deacon (Joe) shortly some rabbit, To Florida. Deacon Edgar Mabson Nartha, Rest in peace
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May God bless the family forever in life's journey. I was blessed with Mrs. Annie Lee Lias, blessed, her big pairs, she sent Deacon (Joe) shortly some rabbit, To Florida. Deacon Edgar Mabson Nartha, Rest in peace
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May God bless the family forever in life's journey. I was blessed with Mrs. Annie Lee Lias, blessed, her big pairs, she sent Deacon (Joe) shortly some rabbit, To Florida. Deacon Edgar Mabson Nartha, Rest in peace
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May God bless the family forever in life's journey. I was blessed with Mrs. Annie Lee Lias, blessed, her big pairs, she sent Deacon (Joe) shortly some rabbit, To Florida. Deacon Edgar Mabson Nartha, Rest in peace
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May God bless the family forever in life's journey. I was blessed with Mrs. Annie Lee Lias, blessed, her big pairs, she sent Deacon (Joe) shortly some rabbit, To Florida. Deacon Edgar Mabson Nartha, Rest in peace
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My Deepest sympathy goes out to the family ,of cousin Ann lee,"The grass wither,the flower fades,rest in peace.Odester Nelson,Rochester,ny.
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What a lovely lady. A great pillar to Antioch Church and the entire community. She will be greatly missed. Sleep in peace cousin.
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My sincere condolences to the family. God granted her 106 years on this earth. Such a pleasant lady who was a pillar to Antioch Church and the entire community. She will be greatly missed. Delores (Lois) Bell. Sleep in peace cousin.
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Our Deepest Condolences to the family and friends Of cousin Annie Lee from the Gousby family!
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We grew up knowing and admiring Ms. Annie Lee and though we are sadden by passing, God had blessed her with 106 beautiful years of life. We praise and honor God for her life. To her family, we extend our deepest condolences to each of you and pray for your comfort, strength, and peace at this difficult time. We will miss Ms. Annie Lee and cherish her memory. Her love of family, community, and God will forever be etched in our mind and in our heart. Ms. Annie Lee also had a strong love of her church, the Antioch Missionary Baptist where she faithfully sang in the choir. Antioch Church family will miss her presence and committed worship in its mist. May God rest her soul, forever. The family of the late Robert Harrison and the late Alice Upshaw Miles
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With heartfelt deepest sympathy to the Lias family, Cousin Annie Lee, you were my family and my neighbor I grew up knowing you all my life, it was a pleasure and a blessed honor to have you in our lives . Mrs. Annie Lee you will truly be missed. Continue to rest in paradise. 🙏🏾🕊️💗 Eugenia & Linda Ivey Brooklyn, NY
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Extending condolences and deepest sympathy to the Family of Ms. Annie Lee Lias. "Earth Has No Sorrow That Heaven Cannot Heal". The Thornton Family - Hazlehurst GA
- Eric Thornton
What a blessing to know someone who lived as long as Mrs. Annie Lias lived. Praise God for her long life. Our sympathy and condolences goes out to the family. God will take care of you Billy & Ann Porter, Columbus, Georgia l
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Our Deepest Sympathy To The Family And Friends Of Mrs. Annie Lee Lias. Rest In Paradise Bless And Beautiful Woman Of GOD. Jackie & Sylvia Rogers Eiland
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To rest in the arms of the Lord does not mean "Goodbye". It means "We will meet again". Our sincerest condolences to the Lias family during this celebration of life. With Love, Mr.&Mrs. Felix Davis
- Kertredia Stevenson Davis
Our deepest Condolences to the family 🕊⚘️🕊⚘️ Flester and Jeraldine Crowell
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Rip From the Alford & Calhoun family
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This pink candle represent love. Most sincere condolences to the family of Annie Lee Lias. One hundred six years is an honor and a true blessing from GOD. Take your rest. Job well done. PRAYS ARE EXTENDED. FROM JC "Boot" Lias and Family
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This pink candle represent love. Most sincere condolences to the family of Annie Lee Lias. One hundred six years is an honor and a true blessing from GOD. Take your rest. Job well done. PRAYS ARE EXTENDED. FROM JC "Boot" Lias and Family
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Deepest condolences to the family! Mama Annie Lee Lias was such an amazing person and I'm honored to have met such a giant of a person. A Legend in her own right! She was full of wisdom and full of life! We made history TOGETHER! I'm the youngest Pastor in the History of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Pittsview, Alabama.... Mama Annie Lee Lias was the oldest member of the church! I'm miss you!
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My condolences to the family and friends from the Davis Family
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My condolences to the family and friends
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Sorry to hear about the Lost of love one we are praying for the family Arthur Beasley
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This pink candle is in your Honor 🌸🌸
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Auntie You will be missed. God Knows you had a long Journey. I Remember The Discipline That you gave the 3 of us Jr. Maxine and I Beatrice. Thanks for the Love you gave us. Rest Well Auntie 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🥲❤️❤️❤️
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