A Time to Be Born: Mae Francis Anderson was born in Colquitt, Georgia on March 26, 1934.  She was the beloved daughter of the late Elige and Golden Washington.

A Time to Learn: She received her formal education in the public schools of Miller County.

A Time to Serve: At a very early age, Mae Francis accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior.  She was a faithful member of the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church of Miller County for numerous years.  She later united with the Thankful Baptist Church in Baker County where she continued her Christian walk and willingly served wherever needed.  Over the years, she remained prayerful and steadfast as she journeyed through life.

A Time to Love: She was united in holy matrimony to the love of her life, Paul Anderson.  They shared a love and a devotion to one another was unshakeable and they enjoyed many happy years together.

A Time to Work: As a wife and mother, Mae Francis took great care in providing for her family.  Through the years, she skillfully balanced her duties as a homemaker with her employment at ITT Electrical Parts and Royal Poultry in Camilla Georgia.  She was a loyal employee who gave her best at all times, and retired after rendering years of dedicated service.  In her leisure time, she enjoyed cooking, sewing, fishing, and working in her flower garden.

A Time to Embrace: Mae Francis was a very kind and gentle-hearted person who impacted many lives and families in the community.  Anyone who knew her also knew that family and friends were cherished gifts.  Her unconditional love and caring spirit will long be remembered by all who loved her dearly.

A Time to Rest :  On Wednesday, June 3, 2020, Mae Francis answered her final call and quietly entered into eternal rest at the Pelham Parkway Nursing Home.   In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Anderson; two siblings, Sylvester Washington and Georgia Sutton; daughter-in-law, Pearlene Anderson; and two sons-in-law, Herbert Douglas and Davis Moore.

A Time to Cherish: Fond memories will forever be cherished by her children, Walter L. Anderson and Annette Robinson of Newton, GA, Linda Moore and Essie Hampton of Albany, GA, Ophelia Douglas of Duluth, GA, and Betty Joe (Joseph) Williams of Macon, GA; grandchildren, Donna Butler, Herbert Douglas, Belinda Moore, Kevin Moore, Derrick Robinson, Roger Robinson, LeAnn Hampton, Korey Hampton, Vanessa Wilson, Fredrick Anderson, Lakeisha Williams, and Joseph Williams; twenty-five great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and friends.