Mrs. Mary Anna Uhlman Stutts died on November 22, 2018, at West Florida Hospital, Pensacola, Florida. She was formerly from Killen, Alabama. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Visitation will be Saturday, December 8, 2018, 10-11 AM at Elkins East Chapel, Killen, Alabama. A celebration honoring her life will immediately follow in the chapel with Pastor Kevin Black of the Bridge Ministry Center officiating. Burial will be at Killen City Cemetery.
Mrs. Stutts was born October 9, 1920 in Tuscumbia, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her parents, Conrad and Lucille Yarborough Uhlman. She was the last surviving child of two sisters, Imojean Roden and Etoile Fields and one brother, Thomas Uhlman. She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Bradley L. Stutts. She is survived by one son, Bradley L. Stutts, Jr., of Florida and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Stutts was a graduate of Florence State Teachers College (UNA) and taught first grade for 31 years in Montgomery, Alabama. She retired from teaching and she and her husband moved to Scottsboro, Alabama and some years later moved to Killen, Alabama.
“Ms Anna”, as she was affectionately known, served as a volunteer at Lauderdale Christian Nursing Home, Killen, Alabama for ten years teaching Bible Study. She was a student of The Word and attended many prayer groups at various churches through the years. She was a mighty prayer warrior and had a tender heart for the lost and those needing healing.. she had great faith and loved The Lord with all her heart. She never missed an opportunity to pray for someone and testify of God’s amazing love and the way to salvation through His son, Jesus Christ. She was humble in spirit, a kind and gentle soul who served The Lord her entire life. She longed for the day to see Jesus face to face. She loved going to church and was a faithful member of The Bridge Ministry Center, Greenhill, Alabama. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of “Ms Anna” to: The Bridge Ministry Center, (The Bridge Kids Building fund) 13301 County Road 47, Killen, Alabama 35645.
A special thanks to Mrs. Donna Steagall, from Seminole, Florida, who was Ms. Anna’s primary caregiver for her last years. With dignity and respect, Mrs. Steagall provided personal, emotional and spiritual care for Ms. Anna. They had a special bond through their unity and love for Jesus Christ, who is the Way, Truth and Life.
Pallbearers will be Vennie Phillips, Luke Boyd, Neal Harvey, Mark Toner, Jeff Wright and Troy Talley. Honorary pallbearers will be nephews.
“Those who are wise will shine as bright as the sky, and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever.” Daniel 12:3
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