Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 25, 2023, in Drew Cemetery in Drew for Elizabeth Ann Moody, 92, of Grenada, who died peacefully from dementia on Friday, May 19, at her residence.
Ann was born on March 5, 1931, the daughter of the late Allene Melton Goldman and the late Andrew Goldman. She graduated as valedictorian from Webb High School in 1948. She was a lifelong member of First United Methodist Church.
Ann Mama, as she was fondly called by her grandchildren and friends, raised four children on their farm outside of Drew. She was very involved in their activities being home room mother, Cub Scout leader, Sunday school teacher, Girl Scout leader and attended all of their sporting events. Ann Mama was known Delta wide for her hot homemade biscuits and you would find her most mornings in the kitchen whipping them up. Friends knew they were welcomed and extra faces were always around her table. You would often see Ann and her late husband, G.W., in the middle of the dance floor jitterbugging around to the envy of those watching. Traveling all over the United States was another joy of theirs.
After G.W.’s retirement, they moved to Diamondhead, Ark., where they both enjoyed golfing and horse racing. Later in life, desiring to be closer to their children, they moved to Grenada.
In addition to her parents, her husband of 52 years, G.W. Moody, and her brother, Marvin Jackson Goldman, preceded Ann in death.
Survivors include, her four children, Robert Dennis and Mary Moody of Citrus Springs, Fla., Marsha Moody Goodwin of Grenada, Debbie and Chuck Reynolds of Indianola and Terry and Jan Moody of Grenada; sister-in-law, Johnie Goldman of Nesbit; eight grandchildren, Chris Moody, Betsy and John Aguzzi, Brock and Leigh Goodwin, Bret and Leigh Ann Reynolds, Parker and Sarah Reynolds, Meagan and Gary Paczesny, Terra and Allen Cravens and Cade and Elizabeth Moody and 16 great grandchildren.
The family is so thankful for the love and care administered to Ann by her five wonderful caregivers Joda, Regina, Marcia, Betty and Iola, and Legacy Hospice.
Online condolences can be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com
McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada is in charge of arrangements.
