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Annie E. Alford
Remembering Annie…
Annie Evelyn Alford (née Shuford), a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, was born March 22, 1933, in Holly Springs, Mississippi.
‘Annie Evelyn’, as she was fondly called growing up, was raised by her grandmother, Mrs. Katie Lawrence Shuford, and her two aunts Lucy Frank Phillips and Evelyn Lawrence Baker both of Memphis, Tennessee.
Annie Evelyn Shuford and Arthur Alford, also of Holly Springs, were married in 1953. They moved to Chicago, Illinois where they lived and raised a family for more than 60 years.
Known for her warmth, her sense of humor, and her ability to connect with people, Annie was a social butterfly who loved gathering with friends and family.
She was a devoted member of Englewood United Methodist Church, where she expressed her faith and love of the Lord for 40 years.
Annie Evelyn Shuford Alford received her wings on November 18, 2024, at Edward Hospital in Naperville, Illinois in the presence of her family. Annie was laid to rest on November 26, 2024, next to her husband at Mount Hope Cemetery in Chicago, Illinois.
Annie was preceded in passing by her mother Annie Evelyn Shuford (1935), one older brother Henry (1977), her beloved, husband Arthur Alford (2005), and her eldest son, Richard (2020).
She is survived by her children Kathleen Young (Roosevelt) and Tyrone Alford (Jackie), three granddaughters, Kyra Davis (Scott), Joycelyn Harris ( Gerald), and Frances Holt, one grandson Darnell Brooks, plus great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.
Letters to Annie
Dear Mom,
I miss you Mommy, Annie, “Granny Mars”. We loved one another from the start. I will always cherish how you cared for me, teaching that all God’s children are capable and worthy to receive His love and His grace.
My mother, my friend. We were like sisters to one another, growing ever closer as the years went by.
You and Dad are now together in eternity. Rest well in peace and love.
Your daughter,
— Kathy
What a wonderful life! Social butterfly, jazzy, fun to be around, easy to talk to , wise, and could make friends so easy. Although she was my cousin, I always thought of her as my aunt . I will miss you.
— Deborah Reynolds
I think about all the fun and good times we had and how much you cared about me when I was a child and a adult. I will miss you. Until we meet again .
Love Always,
— Alicia
For the little time I’ve known her she was the best
love u auntie,
— Zack Heard
Thank you so much for your support and contribution to my life while growing up at Englewood United Methodist Church. You were one of the many “mothers” who set the examples of how to live. You will never be forgotten!
Love you,
— Adrienne Robinson
I think of you as remembering your wonderful blessed life and those you loved dearly. Thank you, rest in sweet peace, my dear Miss Annie.
— Rosalynn Anderson
Love you Miss Annie, we have been a part of each other's family for over fifty years, because of your daughter Kathy, thank you for all the fond memories, I love you Rest in Peace
— Sharon Reed-partee
Sis. Annie was a wonderful, knowledgeable and spiritual woman who loved Jesus Christ. Sis. Annie was a faithful attendant at our weekly Bible study. Ms. Annie would be on fire for Christ every time she attended. And her singing, there was not a gospel song that Ms. Annie did not know. She was our song bird every Wednesday at noon when we met. And she was so insightful in her thoughts about God's word. She always gave myself and other attendees of Bible study new ways of looking at the scriptures. She was so sharp in the her memory of Gods word. At times it felt like she was the teacher. It was truly a blessing to know her. Ms. Annie was a wonderful woman and we know she is with her lord and savior now. She will truly be missed.
— Ward Cleo
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