Annie Ruth Givens Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Annie Ruth Givens (Carthage, Tennessee), who passed away on December 23, 2023, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Melvin B. Grisham and Alma Doin Proffitt Grisham; her husband Clarence Willard Givens; her daughter Willa Dean Givens Williams; her great grandchild Macy Lynn Shaw; her sons-in-law, William "Stick" Mason, Carter Dickens and Danny Williams; and her brothers, Omer High Grisham, Glen B. Grisham and Joe A. Grisham.

She is survived by: her children, Alma Doris Mason, Anita Sansone (Paul), Sue Teat (Randy), Kay Kent (Al), David Givens (Denise) and Lee Ann Williams (Benny); her sister Elizabeth Grisham Thomas (Billy); and her sisters-in-law, Linda Grisham and Violet Grisham. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.

The Givens family has requested memorials to either the Foster Kids of Smith County or the Gideons.