Annie Laura (Slaton) Byers

August 15, 1941 - September 1, 2019

Annie Laura (Slaton) Byers of Mansfield, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019 at Piedmont Newton Hospital. She was 78. Born in Atlanta, GA to Junior Slaton and Corliss (Satterwhite) Hollingshead, who have both preceded her in death. Annie was a devoted wife, mom/momma, granny, Granny Ann and loved by many. She enjoyed shopping, camping, the mountains and travelling out west, reading, and playing games. Annie loved her animals and never had a cross word toward anybody. She was a member of New Life Praise Center in Covington. Survivors include her loving husband of 62 years, John D. Byers of Mansfield; children, Marie Jones of Mansfield, Rose Ann and Tony Mullins of Locust Grove, and Jill Jones of Mansfield; grandchildren, Robin, R. J., Casey, Michael, Brandi, John, Niki and Deven; 16 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, September 6, 2019 at 4:00 pm at New Life Praise Center, 3144 Stone Mountain St, NW, Covington, with Pastor Justin Adams officiating. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society at www.donate3.cancer.org. Guests may send condolences to www.wheelerfuneralhome.com. Wheeler Funeral and Cremation Services 11405 Brown Bridge Rd Covington (770) 786-7111 were in charge of the arrangements.