Ms. Annie L. Busby Obituary in Orangeburg at Simmons Funeral Home

Obituary For Ms. Annie L. Busby

Funeral services for Ms. Annie L. “Baby Rae” Busby, 81, of 2018 Ott Street, Orangeburg, will be held 11:00am, Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at Emmanuel AME Church, Cope, SC, with interment to follow in the church cemetery. Rev. Archie Fair is the eulogist, and Rev. Timothy Johnson, Sr. is presiding.

Mrs. Annie Laura “Baby Rae” Wolfe Busby, daughter of the late Georgia Mae (Willie Lee) Porter and Edgar (Madell) Wolfe, was born on June 27, 1942, in Cope, SC. She was married to the late Mackie Lee Busby. She entered eternal rest on Friday, August 18, 2023.

Annie Laura attended Carver School. She had a passion for cooking. She worked at Alexander’s Restaurant, Fatz Café and several other businesses.

She was preceded in death by three sisters: Margaret (James) Simpson, Jeanette Thomas and Rosella (John) Darby; and one brother, Jimmy (Mary) Porter.

She leaves to cherish fond memories, two sons: Edgar (Vernell) Wolfe and Morris (Charlotte) Wolfe; three daughters: Maxine (Bernard) Bonaparte, Priscilla Busby and Jacqueline (Tyrone) Jones; one sister, Willie Mae (John) Fair; one brother, John (Henrietta) Porter; brother-in-law, Freddie Thomas; six adopted sons: Rev. Archie Fair, Julian Fair, John Albert Fair, Mervin Johnson, Alfred Parker and Tommy Gaffney; two adopted sisters: Estell Sistrunk and Dr. Albertha Krakue; four adopted daughters: Constance C. Brabham, Yvonne Davis, Vivian Ryant and Mary S. Parker; eight grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and a host of other loving relatives and dear friends.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 22, 2023, from 12:00pm - 6:00pm.

Family and friends may visit the residence, 2018 Ott Street, Orangeburg or call Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory of Orangeburg.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.simmonsfuneralhome.com

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Allen Parrott sent Peace & Serenity Dishgarden for Ms. Annie L. Busby - August 22, 2023

Rev. Fair and Family, Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time. God bless, strengthen and keep you. Allen, Barbara and Jayden Parrott

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Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was sent for Ms. Annie L. Busby - August 22, 2023

My great grandmother was a good person and she did. Not deserve it to go that fast.

My deepest condolences to the family. I pray that the family found comfort and peace with the memories you have in your hearts of this wonderful woman of God. God bless and give you the strength to continue forward. Matlean Thomas Knotts

Sending our condolences, love, thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time. She was an awesome person. From your neighbors the Argrow and Waller family

Deepest sympathy to the entire family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Elizabeth A. Colter and children

Sending our heartfelt condolences to the the Busby family, And to Mrs. Fair. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ms. Baby Ray was such a sweet, kind and loving person. Cherish her beautiful memories. We Love Y'all. From the Calloway Family

Sending our deepest condolence to the Family. May your heart be at Peace as she rest in the arms of Jesus! Rush, Morgan, Glaster (California) Families.

Matthew 5:4 Jesus says, "Blessed Are Those Who Mourn, for They Will be Comforted."
To the Busby and Fair Family,
Please except our heartfelt sympathy. Ma Busby was a sweet, loving woman that will be greatly missed by all. To her children, sister, and family you're in our hearts and thoughts at this time. I pray that you always hold onto the warm and wonderful memories you shared together and that they will continue to bring you all comfort and peace. May God continue to comfort, strengthen, and keep you all in His tender loving care. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love: Rev. Kim (Dianne), Whitney and Justin