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Death

Anna Ingram Thomas Furr, our beloved mother, passed away March 19, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born March 21st in Wadesboro, N.C. to the late Samuel Albert, Jr. and Ruby Lucinda Thomas. Survivors include her children, Lucinda Catherine Caldwell and husband Alex, Angela Ingram Furr and Joshua Erskine Furr; siblings, Sherry (James) Tunstill of Decatur, Alabama, Kay (Matt) Mathis of Lithonia, Georgia, Diane (Heath) Bell of Lexington, N.C., Sammye Swing of Christiansburg, VA., Peck (Becky) Thomas of Swoope, VA. She also leaves a number of nieces and nephews. Anna graduated from Whitehaven High School in Memphis, TN and attended Mary Baldwin College. Her family was the most important part of her life and she enjoyed hosting her siblings, nieces, nephews and cousins every summer. She was the matriarch of our family and was a woman of great character and integrity. She was so loved by her family, friends and her children’s friends. She always fought for what was right and believed in helping others. She was a lover of books, music, nature and spent countless hours on her front porch with her daughters, reminiscing about her childhood and growing up in the south. She was truly one of a kind and will always be remembered for her beautiful spirit. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at the Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes, 618 W. Main St. Waynesboro, VA with Bryan Lamond officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. The family would like to express their gratitude to Augusta Health Home Care and Vascular Center, Skilled Care, ICU units and to her cardiologist, Dr. Andrew Darby of the University of Virginia. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Staunton Public Library. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes and Crematory.