Annie Roberts Day, 74, of Ocilla, Georgia, died Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Life Care Center in Fitzgerald, Georgia.
Graveside services will be held 11 AM, Friday, May 12, 2023, at Old Valley Grove Cemetery, in Irwin County, Georgia, with the Rev. John Gibbs, Jr. officiating. The family will greet friends following the services at the cemetery.
Mrs. Day was born October 6, 1948, in Irwin County, Georgia, to the late Eston & Reba Bates Roberts. She lived in the community all of her life and graduated from Irwin County High School. Mrs. Day received a Bachelor’s Degree from Valdosta State College. Mrs. Day worked for Irwin County DFCS for over 30 years, retiring as Director. She helped countless families in Irwin County. She was an avid Irwin County Indian fan and loved watching high school sports and watching the band. She enjoyed spending time with her kids and her grandkids.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Larry Day of Ocilla; two sons: Michael Day & Sheryl of Fitzgerald and Richard Day of Ocilla; a daughter, Deborah Day of Ocilla; grandchildren: Ashley Switzer & Andrew of England, Joel Day of Ocilla, Josey Day & Grace of Fitzgerald, Kara Day of Ocilla and Nick Furches of Tifton; step-grandchildren: Lauralee Williams & Matthew, Lendley Gibbs and Jake Gibbs; a great-grandchild, Riley Day and two more on the way; a brother, Billy Roberts & Bonnie of Ocilla and a sister, Betty Hawes & Joe of Ocilla. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Powell.