Raised in a sharecropping family, Ann developed a fierce independence and work ethic that carried her from Winn-Dixie cashier to Regional Supervisor with the South Carolina Highway Department of Motor Vehicles.
Affectionately known as “Nannie,” she was a woman of deep Christian faith, boundless generosity, infectious laughter, and unconditional love. She welcomed people from all walks of life, and many considered her a second mother. She loved gardening, birds, dancing, singing, and especially her family.
Her familiar response to “Love you, Nannie” was always “Love you more.” And if we could say to her just one more time, “Love you Nannie” we can almost hear that familiar voice answering as it always did: “Love you more.”
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands Luther “Bud” Capps and Gene Osborne; son David Capps; and siblings Ina Odell, MaeVan Ballard, Hazel Welborne, Pat Hart, Alan Gentry, and Jim Gentry.
She is survived by her children Michael Capps (Ruth) and Carol Gentile; daughter-in-law Libby Capps; grandchildren Kim Malan, Rich Fendley, Gina Smith, Jan Capps, and Jonathan Capps; nine great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life for Ann will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM at Mackey Funerals and Cremations at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 1 Pine Knoll Drive, Greenville, SC 29609. Family will receive guests following the service from 2:00-3:00 PM.
Flowers are welcome, or donations may be made to the Audubon Society or St. Matthews Methodist Church, 701 Cleveland St., Greenville, SC 29601.
The family extends heartfelt thanks for the loving care provided by Fairview Park Assisted Living in Simpsonville.
