1927
2016
Funeral services for Mary Frances Waits, 89, of Anniston will be 1:00 pm, Monday, May 16, 2016 at Gray Brown Service Mortuary with Rev. Glenn Bonds and Rev. Darrell Brown officiating. Burial will follow at Forestlawn Gardens. The family will receive friends Sunday, May 15, 2016 from 5-8 at the funeral home. Mrs. Waits passed away Friday, May 13, 2016 at Columbiana Health and Rehab. Survivors include her daughter, Patricia Gail Nolen (Thomas); son Charles Raymond "Ray" Waits Jr. (Freida); grandchildren, Alesha Smith (Jeff), Charles Raymond "Charlie" Waits III, Joshua Crocker Waits (Gibian), and Jonathan Matthew Kennedy; great grandchildren, Hannah Gayle Smith, Emma Victoria Smith, Charles Raymond "Chase" Waits IV, Jane Frances Waits, and William Crocker Waits; brothers, Jessie Aaron Taylor (Ann) and John Howard "Buddy" Taylor (Corrine); sister, Leanne Taylor Landers (Derl); and a host of nieces and nephews. Mrs. Waits is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Raymond Waits Sr.; sisters, Alma Lou Pitts and Flo Ann Ford; and brother, Harvey Samuel Taylor. Mrs. Waits was a longtime resident of Anniston and part of the Glen Addie Community. She was a member of Glen Addie Baptist Church. Mrs. Waits was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She will be greatly missed. Arrangements under the direction of Gray Brown-Service Mortuary & Crematory, Anniston, Alabama.
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August 10, 2020
Son
Ray waits
We miss you. There isn’t a day I don’t think about you and Daddy. Just some little thing you or Daddy would do or say to bring back a pleasant memory. I am so thankful to have such loving and Christian parents. God has blessed me and we will be together again in heaven. Your loving son.
May 23, 2020
Son
Ray Waits
4 years you have been with Daddy and all of our loved ones. We miss you and daddy so much but we will be together when the good Lord calls me home. You would be proud of our kids and grand kids. They are so precious.
May 9, 2019
Son
Ray Waits
It has been almost 3 years since you were called home to be with Jesus and those who have gone before and after you. I know you are walking those streets of gold with Daddy, sisters, brother, parents and friends and we will be together when the good Lord calls me and Freida and our family home. I miss you so much and thank you for all of your love. Your son, Ray
February 2, 2019
Son
Ray Waits
I miss you so much. Every February 2nd is your special birthday that I will never forget. Now you are spending time walking those streets of gold with Daddy. I am so thankful you are in a land where you will never grow old. I remember singing this song when sitting next to you at Glen Addie Baptist Church. So many wonderful thoughts. I will see you and Daddy and all of our loved ones in heaven when the good Lord calls me home. I love you. Your loving son.
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August 19, 2016
Jonathan Kennedy
Nana, I know it's only been several months since you left, but I couldn't go another day without saying anything else. I miss the days we sat together and you told me stories about granddaddy. I miss that and hopefully we can do it soon. I see you in my dreams and wish you were here. I know I'll be able to see you in my dreams and my heart. I love you and I know I'll see you again. At that point I'll be able to walk better and we can do more together than we could on earth. This is for you:
At Heaven's Gates
I get to heaven and all I see
Are friends and family watching me
I stand at the gates and look around
And find everyone wearing a crown
I look up and see and hand reaching down
To take me where I am bound
At Heaven's Gates he takes me in
To be his one and true friend
He said I love you my son
Your time on earth is over, your victory you have won
Truly, he is the Father of all
Today my faith in Him is everlastingly tall
I love you, nana
August 16, 2016
Patricia Nolen
Dear sweet Morther, it has been 3 months since God called Mother "Home" but it seems like yesterday. I miss you so much and feel so lost and lonely even when those I love are with me! It still hurts deeply and now I cry like you did when you lost your Mother and Daddy. Now I understand that kind of hurt. Thank you for loving me when I was not very loving. You were such a major part of my life since you moved so close to me and only wanted you the best. I will see you both again someday and what a rejoicing that will be. I miss and love you and Daddy so much but you both are with the one you loved the most - Your Lord and Savior!
August 14, 2016
Ray Waits
I miss you so much Mother. I know you and Daddy are walking those streets of gold. We will see you again in heaven.
My heart aches because I miss you and love you so much. Your loving son.
May 18, 2016
Jonathan Kennedy
You will always be in my heart, nana. I know you've found the peace you were looking for. Love you always
May 15, 2016
Shannon Bell and Staff of Columbiana Health and Rehabilitation
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Ms. Waits was a blessing to all she knew. Thank you for letting us be a part of your extended family. God bless each of you.
May 15, 2016
Joshua Waits
I love you Nana! We will truly miss you and I will cherish our memories together.
May 15, 2016
Gail Waits Nolen
My Beautiful Precious Mother, thank you for so many things you did for me but most of all for loving me. I love you so much and it is so hard knowing I cannot lie down beside you, hold you in my arms, hold and kiss your gentle hands, kiss your soft tender cheeks, and tell you I love you, and hear your low sweet voice say I love you more. I cannot stop the tears from flowing and my heart has an empty place that no one can fill. But I will cherish the memories I have of you and will treasure each one. Your love for your children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren was so strong, even in the end that was what you thought about My Children. I heard those sweet words and knew that was what you were holding on for but Jesus came and took your gentle hands and let you know that all was well and lead you Home to be with Him. You are happy and rejoicing with Jesus and standing side by side with your soul mate, My Daddy feasting at the Lord's table having a joyous reunion. I will always and forever love and miss you. Your Loving Daughter, Gail
May 15, 2016
My Beautiful Precious Mother, thank you for so many things you have done for me but most of all for loving me and always being there. I prayed that God would give you my strength and energy and take the sickness away but He answered that only He could do it and came early morning Friday and took your loving hands and lead you Home to be with Him. I cannot stop the tears from flowing even though I know you are so happy with Jesus and your souI mate God sent you, My Daddy. You cried and mourned so many tears for Daddy and now you are by his side rejoicing and feasting at The Lords table having a great reunion. I love you so much and it is so hard knowing I cannot lie down beside you, hold you in my arms, to kiss your gentle hands, kiss your soft tender cheeks, see your sweet smile, and look into your loving eyes, and tell you I love you, and hear your low sweet voice reply I love you more. When I knew it was close, I whispered it's ok when God comes and you said, My Children and repeated My Children. I said would see your children again soon. What a joyous reunion that will be for me and your children when Jesus comes to bring us Home. But until then, I will forever love you and miss you from the depths of my heart.
For Always and Forever, Your Loving Daughter, Gail
May 15, 2016
Eunice Higginbotham
I am so sorry for your loss ,she was a great friend for many years
May 15, 2016
Wilkinson Family
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Frances and family were good neighbors to us for many years. My Dad asks about her often.
May 15, 2016
Patricia Gail Waits Nolen (Daughter)
My Beautiful Precious Mother, thank you for so many things you did for me but most of all for loving me. I love you so much and it is so hard knowing I cannot lie down beside you, hold you in my arms, hold and kiss your hands, kiss your soft tender cheeks, and tell you I love you, and hear your low sweet whisper
May 15, 2016
Gail Waits Nolen (Daughter)
My Beautiful Mother, my heart is breaking and the tears will not stop flowing but I know you no longer sick or in pain and your memory is perfect and are with Jesus and the love of your life, My Sweet Daddy. I prayed that God would take my strength and energy and give to you but instead He gave me the answer that only He could give you what you needed. I wish I could still be lying next to you holding you, singing softly, loving you and seeing your sweet smile and eyes of love.
May 14, 2016
Charlie Waits
My heart it sings a lonely song. Your light has gone away. Your love will stay and keep me strong. We'll meet again someday.
I love you Nana. I know you will watch over me and Chase. And, one day, we will smile together again.
May 14, 2016
Alesha Smith
My precious Nana~ The heavens gained an angel when we lost you. While my heart mourns I know that you are happy with your love and your Lord! Until we meet again
May 14, 2016
Chase Waits
I love you Nana. I miss you.
May 14, 2016
Charlie Waits
My heart it sings a lonely song. Your light has gone away. Your love will stay and keep me strong. We'll meet again someday.
I love you Nana. I know you will watch over me and Chase. And one day, we will smile together again.
May 14, 2016
Connie Wilson
You were such a sweet Godly woman and it was a blessing knowing you!! You shared so many precious memories of you and your sweet husband with me that you mourned his death everyday! I can just see you up there with him once again with a big old smile on that beautiful face of yours and being able to be with your Heavenly Father!! You will be greatly missed here on earth but you left behind so many great memories! Love you, Connie Wilson
May 14, 2016
Freida Waits
You were a wonderful mother-in-law and very good to me. I know you are rejoicing in Heaven and having a wonderful reunion with all those who have gone before. I love you very much. Freida
May 14, 2016
Ray Waits
I love you with all my heart. I am so thankful for your love and devotion and I know you are smiling down on us and just know I will see you again in heaven. Your loving son,
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