Mrs. Ann Brantley Walters, 64

Mrs. Ann Brantley Walters, 64, of Hazlehurst passed away May 11 at her residence under the care of Bethany Hospice.
Barbara Ann Brantley Walters was born in Hazlehurst to Billy and Norma Jean Brantley. She was raised surrounded by family, faith, laughter, and strong Christian values that remained the foundation of her life each and every day.
Ann graduated from Jeff Davis High School and married the love of her life, Carl Walters, on April 11, 1980. During their 46 years together, they built a beautiful life and family rooted in love, faithfulness, and countless cherished memories. She was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend who had a special gift for making everyone feel loved, welcomed, and cared for.
Whether preparing Sunday dinners for her family, faithfully attending her grandchildren’s many activities, playing the piano, teaching the children of Oakland Baptist Church, or singing in the church choir, Ann served others with a joyful heart and unwavering faithfulness. Her servant’s spirit shined brightly in everything she did.
Ann’s musical talents and her deep love for the children of Oakland Baptist Church were truly God-given. Through nearly 50 years of faithful service to her church, she touched countless lives through music, ministry, kindness, prayers, and encouragement. She left a lasting impact on all who knew and loved her.
Though she will be deeply missed, Ann’s love, faith, and beautiful legacy will continue to live on in the hearts and lives of everyone she touched.
She was preceded in death by her father, Billy Eugene Brantley, and grandparents, Herschel and Mary Lee Cravey and Zollie and Alma Brantley.
Survivors include her husband of 46 years Ernest Carl Walters; daughters Allison (Jason) Maldonado and Carly Anna (Brody) Anderson; mother Norma Jean Brantley; sister Deborah Brantley (Duane) Herndon; grandchildren Anna Kate Maldonado, Madalyn Jean Maldonado, Bryleigh Rae Anderson and Ryleigh Mae Anderson and Payton Maldonado; several nieces and nephews.
Services were held May 14 at Oakland Baptist Church with the Rev. Royce Hulett, the Rev. Keith Yawn, and the Rev. Joey Andrews officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery.
Active Pallbearers were Cody Herndon, Cade Herndon, Tyler Miles, Grant Miles, Zeke Izaguirre, and Wayne Smith.
Honorary pallbearers were the Senior Adult Sunday School Class of Oakland Baptist Church, and Oakland Baptist Church Choir.
Swain Funeral Home was in charge.