Mary "Ann" Eaves

Mary "Ann" Eaves, 77, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at her home in Louisville, Mississippi, surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Saturday, October 4 in the Massey Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Michael Wells and Bro. Tommy Temple officiating. Visitation will be the day of the service at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until service time. Interment will immediately follow the service in Ellison Ridge Cemetery. Ann was born May 17, 1948, to Albert and Nannie Lou Swindle Kelley in Louisville, Mississippi. She is a member of Ellison Ridge Baptist Church. Ann loved spending time in her yard, especially tending to her flowers. She was an excellent cook and she loved cooking for her family and friends. She also loved cheering on her grandchildren as they played sports; she and Grandad were their most loyal fans. Ann is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Johnny Eaves; and her daughters, Kim (Jeff) Harrison and Tracy (Britt) Goodin all of Mathiston, Mississippi. One of her greatest joys was being "Granny" to her grandchildren, Brittani (Brock) Carter, Kendall (John Wofford) Williams, Conner Goodin, and Jersie Goodin; and her great-grandson, Bentley Carter. She is also survived by her siblings, Randy (Lisa) Kelley, Rodney (Melissa) Kelley, and Nancy (Barry) Bouchillon; as well as her loving nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends. Ann was preceded in death by her parents. Serving as pallbearers are Conner Goodin, Brock Carter, John Wofford Williams, Derek Eaves, Richard Eaves, Grant Kelley, and Brett Bouchillon. Memorials in honor of Ann may be given to Ellison Ridge Baptist Church, c/o Paul Randall Eaves, 439 Eaves Road, Louisville, MS 39339. The family would like to express their sincere thanks to all who visited, brought food, and lifted us in prayer during Ms. Ann's illness. Your kindness and support have been a great comfort to our family. Services are under the direction of Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.masseyfuneralhome.net.