Annie Ruth

Bohannon

Mrs. Annie Ruth Bohannon of Griffin, Georgia passed Friday, January 13, 2023, after a brief Illness. Annie Ruth was born on August 14, 1928, to Grady Reid, and Odessa parks in Pike County, Georgia.

At a young age she married Johnny Blackshear, and their union was blessed with three children, Johnny Blackshear, Annette (Harvey) Booker, and Shirley Blackshear all of Griffin, Georgia. In 1965, while living in Cochran, Georgia, she met het lifelong friend, Mrs. Doris Harris. It was also in Cochran where she met and married Benjamin Bohannon. Her life in Cochran included being a faithful member of Turner Chapel AME Church. She was also a member of Elmirah Chapter No. 77 Prince Hall Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star. In 2006, she moved to Griffin to be closer to her family. She moved her membership to Old Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Travis Ferguson. She attended church every Sunday until her health declined.

Mrs. Annie Ruth Bohannon was preceded in death by her parents, Grady Reid, Sr., and Odessa Parks; three brothers, Grady Reid, Jr., Willie Reid, and Clarence Reid; a special sister Ester M. Booker.

Mrs. Annie Ruth Bohannon is survived by her three children, Johnny Blackshear, Annette (Harvey) Booker, and Shirley Blackshear. Four grandchildren, Keith (Angela) Blackshear, Derrick Blackshear, Tangela (Pete) Williams, and Paul (Gentsey) Booker; eight great grandchildren, and six great great grandchildren who she enjoyed spending time with sharing stories and great laughs. She also leaves two special nieces Jeannette Daniel and Minnie Reid; a special neighbor Ollie Williams, and a wonderful caregiver Darlene Hill.