Love you Mama Ann! 

Dr. Torie McDonald-Williams
Friend of Serene Thomas

Such a pleasure to serve such a beautiful soul!  Thank you to each of the women who were a part of who we are today. 
 Until we see you again Momma Ann 🩷

Hey Bentley Harper what is your favorite memory about Ms. Ann? " I love it when she's let me stay over night with my grandma, her and Chico would go at it, she'd say " Chico stop all that barking" Problem was he never did"! I was totally engaged in conversations we would have about her ability to play basketball; you see at the time she could relate to my small size and help me navigate a strategy for success. What about  you Grandma? "I remember everything that brought forth love in my spirit." She would deliver me instruction of wisdom she let me know I was strong, powerful, and beautiful! Some of those things I was lacking until she help me bring those things to life,  I will never forget her incredible strength. When a bat got lost in the house she found it wacked that thing up we don't where she put that bat cause it wasn't in the house when I got home. She was a strong warrior. We love you Ms. Ann and we not gonna miss you cause you already right here with us. You were the boss apple sauce and Chico knew it. Love Bentley and Roxie Harper!

Ms. Ann Ms.Ann better known to me as my one & only loving short stuff. Oh Ms. Ann only God knows how much I will truly miss you, you meant sooo much to me but you knew how much I adored you I will forever love & miss you and our talks we had you didn't play about your Danielle & I didn't play about my Ms. Ann ( my short stuff) . You &  your buddy are back together again (Berniece Harrington) my grandmother as we called her (Sugar) tell her hi for me and I miss her too y'all take care of each other. I will forever love you both with all my heart until We meet again! Rest in perfect peace you too! Danielle (Berniece Harrington granddaughter)❤️🙏

Dear Sandra, We the members of Black Americans for Life want to express our deepest condolences. We are thankful & grateful for the life of your Mother and the love you shared. May the God of all comfort, comfort you & your whole family during this difficult time.
 Blessings Black Americans for Life!

Spending our triples birthday last summer 2024 with  mana Ann

Ms Charvis ( Moma Ann) to many was a staple in the lives of many, she was full of love for others and would share her last. She would always remind Tina and I to love one another, she was a friend and my moma’s best .

Sandra and your family, I’m very sorry for your loss.  I was told by a someone from hospice that those who grieve are given a special gift from God that will bring you what I call a Godwink. This is something that God will give you that grasps your attention and lets you know that God loves and sees you—El Roi. God is our Good and Faithful Father. He loves us every day of our lives. Shalom.

I will miss the hugs and the laughs!!! Thankful for God putting her in my life💗 And thankful that we will get to see each other again🤗

Mama Ann was a firecracker of life and love. I seriously praise God that He’s allowed me to have any relation to such an incredible, God-fearing woman. She has taught me so much — mainly through her actions — on how to be a woman, let alone one that pursues the heart of Christ. I’ll never forget visiting her at her house and man, what a home. I always felt like I stepped back in time with her, where life was slower, simpler, and things just seemed clearer. 
I cherish every moment we’ve spent serving together at Graceway (KCBT), all the food she snuck me in Sunday school, her prayers over my life, and the fantastic example of grace and humility she was.

Mama Ann was the kind of fiery, God-fearing, and playful woman I still aspire to be. So generous, caring, and loving—I am blessed to have known her and to carry her memory with me. What a blessing she’s been in my life from childhood! God bless the family. This loss, while profoundly felt and heavy,  will only be experienced here on this Earth. I’m sure Heaven is having one heck of a party for Mama Ann :)

Ashtin Holman is on the left in this picture (red headband). I, Aris Holman, am on the right.

I met Ms. Ann a couple of times and was impressed with her energy and enthusiasm, even in her advanced years. She set a great example of “finishing well” as a saint. She was determined and independent, as well. Her daughter, Sandra once shared a story where Ms. Ann insisted on mowing her own grass, even in her 80s. When Sandra offered to help, Ms. Ann was reported to have said, “I’ll do it myself!” Lol

A special Mother's Day with Mama at Graceway Church,

Sandra, Zachary, and Mama on a trip to Texas.

Mama, all smiles in the yard. Her happy place.

My little Mama could outwork me in the yard.

I'm so thankful how God knit our families together. From collecting shoes for kids in Africa, baking cookies for the college students, feeding and taking missionaries on shopping trips, working in the church kitchen together for years we enjoyed so many conversations and laughter that I have millions of memories to bring comfort to my heart. So happy for my dear sister in Christ and I can't wait to join you in heaven so we can laugh some more!

So sad to learn of Mama Ann’s passing. She was very good to me and the rest of the family. May she rest in Jesus hands. She was such a sweet lady. 
Hendrika

We were birthday twins! She was such a pillar and a staple at our church. I love me some Mama Ann !  She will  be sorely missed by so many of us whose lives she touched as a friend and prayer warrior.

Mama Ann was the light in every room that she was in. She shared the gospel with so many people and she was such a prayer warrior. She prayed for Marc and I, and then when we had Abbey she prayed for all three of us. Super thankful for her love for us and the love of Christ.

OBITUARY

Ann J. Charvis

July 16, 1929 – June 3, 2025

Mt. Moriah, Newcomer and Freeman Funeral Home & Mount Moriah Cemetery South

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