Annie Mae Ishee | Obituaries

Annie Mae Ishee, 99 of Laurel went to her heavenly home surrounded by her family Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023 at Comfort Care Nursing Center in Laurel. She was born Sunday, June 28, 1924, in Jasper County.

A graveside service will be Monday, Nov. 27, at 2:30 p.m. at Matthews Cemetery in Laurel, with burial to follow. Brother Paul Matte and Brother Kevin Williamson will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel is in charge of arrangements.

Ms. Annie Mae was affectionately known as “Aunt Dump.” She was a member of Moss First Church of God. She had a kind compassionate spirit and was loved by all. She loved the Lord and although was homebound for a few years, she continued to study her Bible and, in the last few months, had it read to her and Christian music played. She retired from the Northern Electric Company in Bay Springs.

She was preceded in death by her husband B.F. Ishee; father William Edward Stringer; mother Mary Leatha Mauldin Stringer; brothers Lester Stringer, Marvin Stringer, Elvin Stringer, James Ray Stringer and Dennis Stringer; sisters Nezzie Mae Moore and Nobie Mae Moss; beloved daughter-in-law Nelda Ishee.

Survivors include her daughters Barbara Gail Parker (Lewis) and Sherry Graham (Burnis); son Richard “Ricky” Ishee; grandchildren Brian Graham, Adam Graham (Angela), Maria Ishee, Ginny Chandler (Chris) and Tammy Alexander (Allen); brother Royce T. "John" Stringer; eight great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Brian Graham, Adam Graham, Kylon Buquoi, Chris Chandler, Brante Hester and Stoney Stringer.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.colonialchapellaurel.com.

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