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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Annie Lavonia
Champion
Dec 12, 1939 — May 8, 2023
Stone Mountain
Obituary
Annie Lavonia Champion was born December 12, 1939, to the late Hubert and Arwillow Champion in Griffin Spalding County, Georgia. Annie was the second oldest of eight children. She accepted Christ and His Calling at a very early age, at St. Phillips AME Church in Griffin, Georgia. She didn't take her duties lightly: She served as the Church Secretary, Treasurer, Event Planner, Caterer, Choir member, and loyal and faithful member of the church. She was extremely dedicated to spreading God's word and walking in His Glory.
Annie was a graduate of Fairmont High School Class of 1958, where she was the Valedictorian. She discovered her passion for teaching early in life. After earning a degree in education from Morris Brown College, she went on to a Graduate Degree in education from Georgia State College. She started her career in Butts County School System from 1964 - 1983, before eventually returning home to Griffin to finish her amazing career as a Home Economics Instructor. She retired from Griffin Spalding County School System in 1996, after 32 years of dedicated service. A tireless advocate for educational excellence, Ann won numerous awards and certificates. Her ability on connect with students on a personal level and inspire them to strive for greatness transcended the boundaries of the classroom. She was equally committed to nurturing a love for learning as she was to fostering a sense of responsibility and pride. She continued this passion through her catering business, by hosting huge family and community picnics, or just a get together to try a new recipe. She published a cookbook that was full of traditional and non-traditional recipes.+
Aniie was dedicated member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Xi Beta Omega Chapter, Griffin, Georgia. She was very involved in her Chapter. She wore Pink and Green proudly and was very dedicated to giving back to the community she served. In her free time she was involved in fundraisers, Fish Fry, volunteering for Spalding Hospital as a Pink Lady, and volunteering for the Voter Registration, and was often a Poll Worker. She traveled extensively, seeing Europe, Alaska, Hawaii, and other great destinations. Ann was always willing to pack a bag and GO!
After the mind got weak and body tired, Ann spent the last months transitioning for eternal life at Water's Cove Senior Living Community in Stone Mountain, Georgia. The family would like to thank them for their excellent care and treating her like family. Ann will be cherished and remembered for her warm smile, infectious enthusiasm, and unwavering belief in the power of education.
On May 8, 2023, Ms. Annie Lavonia Champion left her earthly home to reap her just reward. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hubert and Arwillow Champion; brothers, Isaiah Champion, Theodore Champion, and Freddie Champion. She leaves to cherish her beautiful spirit, he siblings, Lottie Champion Burnette, Hubert (Linda) Champion, Jr., Gloria Champion (James) Humphrey, Shedrick (Valerie) Champion, and Robert Brown. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, other family, relatives, friends, Sorority sister, and Water's Edge tennis Teams, this void will be felt by all.
Visitation for Ms. Champion will be held on Friday, May 12, 2023,from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home.
A Home Going Celebration will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 2:00 PM at St. Phillips AME Church located at 837 N. Hill Street in Griffin. The body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Griffin Memorial Gardens. "God called your name so softly that only you could hear, and no one heard the footsteps of angels drawing near. It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone, for part of us went with you the day God called you home". Please continue to keep the entire family in your prayers.
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