Annie Lou Serpa

ATHENS – Annie Lou Serpa, 78, died Sunday, October 11, 2009.

Born in Greene County, she was a Marine Corp veteran of World War II, and owned and operated Aunt’s Monogramming. Mrs. Serpa was preceded in death by her husband, Robert R. Serpa; a son, Robert R. Serpa Jr.; and sister, Catherine Dunn.
Survivors include daughters, Crystal Chapin, Athens, and Lynne Griffith, Commerce; sons, John Serpa, Alto, Christopher Serpa, Commerce; sisters, Margarette O’Neil, Union Point, Christine Harris, Arnoldsville, Shirley Harris, Florida; brothers, Lester Mize and Bill Mize, both of Woodville; 16 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, October 17, at 11 a.m., in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Saturday, October 17, from 9 until 11 a.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1684 Barnett Shoals Rd., Athens, GA 30605.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, is in charge of arrangements.