Anna Mays

Anna was born on February 27, 1931, to the union of Katie Anderson Conway and Andrew Conway in Oldenburg, Mississippi. She was the 5th child of 12 (3 sisters and 5 brothers preceded her in death). Anna moved to Port Gibson, Mississippi as a young child where she received her general education. On July 17, 1948, Anna married Rether Mays (who preceded her in death). In 1951, they moved to St. Louis, MO. Anna and Rether shared 66 years together and to this union was born two sons,, Thomas & Kenneth Mays. Anna had four adopted children Paul Lewis, Angela Miles, Sherri Mays-Jacobs, and Matthew Mays. Anna received Christ as her Lord and Savior at the tender age of 12, under the leadership of Reverend Leather at Welcome Missionary Baptist Church in Port Gibson, Mississippi. Anna joined Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in St .Louis, MO in 1954 where she was a faithful servant until the day the Lord called her home. Anna was a choir member for 15 plus years, singing with the Gospel Chorus and the Mass Choir; she was a Sunday School Teacher; assisted with Vacation Bible School; a member of the Missionary Society; a member of the Pastor Love Club; the leader of the Repast Ministry and the President of the Mother Board. She also served as a member of the Prison Ministry. She was devoted to the growth of the kingdom of God. Anna had a passion for serving others. She worked in the nursing field for 22 years at Barnes-Jewish and Saint Louis University Hospitals. Anna had a large heart and always welcomed everyone with open arms. She was a prayer warrior. She loved sewing, football, baking, cooking and spending time with her family.