Margaret Ann Newell

Ann (Annie) Russell Newell, 83, passed away on October 16, 2022 at Copiah County Medical Center. Service will be held on Tuesday, October 18 at 2pm at First Baptist Church of Hazlehurst with visitation beginning at 12:30pm and graveside following at Hazlehurst City Cemetery. Ann was born on January 3, 1939, to Ray and Margaret Porter Russell. She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Jerril Newel; 2 daughters, Cathy (Ray) Wuerzer of Mt. Hermon, LA; Sarah (Carl) Cole of Braselton, GA; one son, Fred (Stacey) Newell of Byram; 4 granddaughters, Ashley (Kyle) McClure of Hoschton, GA, Katie (Sam) Latimer of Flowery Branch, GA, Anna (Bryan) Martin of Slidell, LA; and Kaitlyn Newell of Byram; as well as 6 great grandchildren. Ann was a lifetime member of First Baptist Church Hazlehurst where she sang in the choir and served on multiple committees. She worked at Copiah Bank for 40 years then served as their insurance consultant for an additional 17 years. She enjoyed cooking, traveling, reading, and time at the beach. Annie blessed every person she encountered with pure joy. Along with her constant devotion to family, she was a loving friend to all, a confidant to many and an exceptional lady in every respect. In lieu of flowers, the family would like you to consider donations to First Baptist Church Hazlehurst, Copiah County Medical Center, or the charity of your choice. Published by Legacy on Oct. 17, 2022. Per the 1940 census, Ann was born in Mississippi. At the time of the 1940 census done on April 24, 1940, she lived with her parents in Copiah Co., MS. No city was identified. She was called Margaret at this time. By the 1950 census, completed April 3, 1950, she was being called 'Ann'. She was an only child still and was living in Hazelhurst, Copiah Co., MS with both of her parents.