Mrs. Mary Ann W. Hope: Obituary

Mary Ann W. Hope, age 92, of Roswell, GA passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2017.

Mary Ann was born in Dublin, GA.  She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  She was active in her church, taught Sunday School, and served in WMU for many years.  She was a graduate of Georgia College.

Mary Ann was the daughter of the late Floyd Bates and Annie Lee Joiner Watson.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Hollis F. Hope Jr.

Mary Ann is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Hollis and Jeannie Hope, Morganton, GA; daughter, Betsy Lauricella, Dahlonega, GA; grandchildren, Benjamin and Gianna Lauricella, Jesse Lauricella, Francesca Clemmons; great-grandchildren, J.T. Clemmons, Nico Lauricella, Eli Lauricella; nieces and nephews, Meredith O’Toole, Martin and Carol O’Toole, Terry and Sue O’Toole.  Numerous other relatives also survive.

Celebration of Life services for Mary Ann is scheduled for 1:30 PM Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Roswell First Baptist Church.

Dr. Kevin Head will officiate.

The family will receive friends at Roswell First Baptist Church on Saturday, January 28, 2017 from 12:30 PM until 1:30 PM in the church parlor.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Roswell First Baptist Church, 710 Mimosa Boulevard Roswell, GA 30076.

Online condolences may be made at www.banisterfuneralhome.net.

Banister Funeral Home in Dahlonega, GA is in charge of the arrangements.