Matilda Ann Moncrief

Matilda Ann Moncrief obituary, Glennville, GA

Matilda Ann Moncrief

Matilda Moncrief Obituary

Visit the Brannen Family Funeral Services Glennville Chapel website to view the full obituary.

Matilda Ann Moncrief, affectionately known as Tillie, passed away on January 31, 2024, at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia, at the age of 65. She was born on December 30, 1958, in Brunswick, Georgia to Willie and Betty Anderson Groover. Tillie's life was filled with love, compassion, and dedication to her family and career.

She worked part-time at her family's florist shop, Reidsville Florist, where she loved doing wedding work. Matilda loved her job as a Social Worker with Action Pact. This role provided her with an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others. Her work with the Senior Center through Action Pact was one of her proudest accomplishments and passions. 

Beyond her professional endeavors, Tillie had many hobbies and passions that brought immense joy to her life. She had an incredible green thumb and found solace in gardening. 

One of Matilda's greatest joys was spending time with her beloved grandchildren who affectionately called her Gran-T. She cherished every moment she spent with them. She was a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother and is preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Timothy Groover.

She is survived by:

Husband of 40 years, Don Moncrief of Claxton, Georgia

Children, Heather Leone (Scott) of Glennville, Georgia
Andrew Moncrief (Janice) of Chesapeake, Virginia

Siblings, Greg Groover of Rincon, Georgia
Gina Waters (David) of Claxton, Georgia

Grandchildren, Kody Terrell (Whitney), Kaleb Terrell, Kaitlyn Cleveland (Ben), Caroline Grace Moncrief, Amelia Catherine Moncrief

Three great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews also survive.

The family will receive friends beginning at 2:00 pm, Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Brannen Family Funeral Services. A memorial service will follow at 3:00 pm at the chapel of Brannen Family Funeral Services. 

In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to: the American Cancer Society or Tattnall Shrine Club, P.O. 442, Glennville, GA 

Care and Services are entrusted to Brannen Family Funeral Services, "Our Family Serving Your Family." 



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