Angela Hart

Born in Manchester, Georgia, to Emmit and Annie Scott, Angie built a life defined by deep relationships, thoughtful generosity, and a genuine love for bringing people together. She was married to the love of her life, Marion “Pete” Hart, for 44 years—a partnership marked by steady devotion, shared traditions, and a commitment to family.

Angie retired from Aflac in 2008 as Senior Vice President of Community Relations after a nearly three-decade career with the company. Over the years, she held leadership roles across human resources, risk management, corporate services, and community relations, helping shape the company’s culture and its connection to the broader community. During her tenure in human resources, she was instrumental in helping the company earn national recognition as one of FORTUNE’s “100 Best Companies to Work for in America.”

She played a central role in preserving and celebrating the company’s history, leading Aflac’s 50th Anniversary Committee and overseeing a year-long celebration, a permanent historical exhibit, and the company’s anniversary video. Her work reflected her eye for detail and her ability to create experiences that were both meaningful and memorable.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Angie was deeply committed to her community. She served in leadership roles with numerous organizations, including the Muscogee County Library Foundation, United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley, the Community Foundation of the Chattahoochee Valley, Columbus State University, the Junior League of Columbus, and St. Luke Church. Her leadership helped advance initiatives in education, literacy, and community development across the Columbus area.

Angie was recognized throughout her life for her many contributions, including being named a Woman of Achievement by the Concharty Council of Girl Scouts, a Women Worth Watching honoree by Profiles in Diversity Journal, and an inductee into the Aflac Pioneers.

Angie had a gift for creating beauty and connection in everyday moments. She loved gardening and took pride in making both her home and surroundings feel welcoming and cared for. Her faith was a quiet and steady presence in her life—she read her Bible daily, often beginning her mornings in peaceful reflection while looking out over her garden. She enjoyed traveling, especially to the beach, where watching the sunset became one of her favorite quiet traditions. She also cherished adventures with friends and time visiting her grandchildren in Arlington, Virginia, and New York City, always making a point to celebrate their birthdays with them.

She had a natural ability to bring people together—creating thoughtful, memorable gatherings and traditions, and making every guest feel welcomed and cared for. Whether through a beautifully set table, a handwritten note, or a small but meaningful gesture, Angie believed that the little things mattered—and she lived that belief every day.

More than anything, Angie will be remembered for the way she showed up for others—with intention, warmth, and quiet generosity. Her presence shaped the lives of her family, her friends, and her community in lasting ways.

She is survived by her husband, Pete; her children, Rawson Warden (Chip) and Scott Hart (Sloan); her grandchildren, William and Hart Warden, and Smith, Neill, and Brooks Hart; her sisters, Penny Fishburne (Bubber) and Valerie Lee (Chris); her brothers- and sisters-in-law, Bill Hart (Janet), Tom Hart (Ann), and Kent Butler (Steve); along with many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

Her family finds comfort in knowing that her legacy will continue through the many lives she touched.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, May 18, 2026, at St. Luke Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to The Fran Branch Caregiver Endowment Fund at the Columbus Regional Foundation.