Ann Youmans

Mrs. Ann Youmans, 83, of Swainsboro, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at her residence following an extended illness. 

Ann was born February 9, 1940, in Swainsboro to Johnnie Wesley Lamb and Sara Meeks Lamb.  She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Melvin Lamb.  Ann was a member of First Methodist Church in Swainsboro. On August 2, 2023, Ann Youmans received her wings and went to heaven to walk with the angels. She was 83 years old. She was a life-long resident of Emanuel County, and known by many people in her small town. She was married to her husband, Bob Youmans, for 59 years. They made their home in Lexsy, Georgia. Together they had three children. Jeany Youmans Webb (Russell) , Paula  Youmans Sidey, and William Win Youmans (Erin). Mrs. Youmans was a Mimi to six grandsons: Parker, Lawton, Will, Asa, Case, and Reid. Mrs. Youmans graduated from Georgia Southern College and was a teacher for many years. She taught second grade at DEA.  She is remembered as a favorite teacher to many.  
 

Ann was a member of the First Methodist church.  She taught bible school when her children were young, was a former member of the Garden Club, and loved to play Bunko with her friends. Ann loved to travel with her family and attended many Troy football games over the years. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing delicious food for her family and friends. Ann was such a kind and generous person.  She always reached out to those in need.   She was a woman of incredible strength and had very strong faith.  She will live in the hearts of her family and friends forever.  

Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 5, 2023, at the Chapel of Chapman Funeral home with Chaplain Brian Durden officiating.

The family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Chapman Funeral Home.

Interment will follow in the Swainsboro City Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Harold Ricks, Skip Youmans, and Mark Kirby.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Cancer Society 515 Denmark St., Suite 500 Statesboro, GA 30458, First Methodist Church Preschool 319 West Main St. Swainsboro, GA 30401 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN  38105.

Condolences may be expressed at www.chapmanfhofswainsboro.com.

Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Ann Youmans, 83, of Swainsboro.

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