Mary Ann Powell Waldrop, 75, of Fernandina Beach, FL died Monday, February 13, 2006 in Fernandina Beach. Graveside funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at Oakridge Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Ed Powell, William Waldrop, Tommy Waldrop, Ricky Waldrop, Kenny Waldrop, Butch Barfield, Charles Colt Adams, Clayton Powell Adams and Bud Wilson. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 15, 2006 at Bowen-Donaldson.
Ms. Waldrop was born on August 29, 1930 in Omega and was the daughter of Eddie Lee and Laura Averite Powell, both deceased. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Charles Waldrop and her sister Francis Powell Anderson. She was a resident of Fernandina Beach, Florida for the past 14 years. She graduated from Tift County High School in 1947 and attended Valdosta State College. She worked as a controller with the military for over thirty years.
Ms. Waldrop is survived by her three children Laura Waldrop Adams, David Lee Waldrop, Joseph Doyle Waldrop; and four grandchildren Charles Colt Adams, Laura Cassidy Adams, Clayton Powell Adams, and Della Sophia Waldrop. She is also survived by two brothers Lamar Powell and Bobby Powell.