She joined Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church at an early age, where she remained until her death. Annie Bell attended Drew High School and was retired from Georgia Pacific Plywood Company. She was married to Larry Keith in 1975 and to this union they were blessed with two children. She was preceded in death by her father, Labue Ridgell, her mother, Ruth Ridgell and brother, Johnny Ridgell.
She leaves to cherish her memories a daughter, Stephanie (Shaun) Simmons of Monticello; a son, Cedrick (Carla) Keith of Shreveport, LA; four sisters, Emma (Carl) Green of Little Rock, Margaret (L.C.) Barnes of Dermott, Olean (Nathan) Girtman of Monticello and Bessie (J.P.) Dunlap all of Monticello; two brothers, Alvin (Linda) Ridgell and J.D. (Abigail) Ridgell all of Monticello; five grandchildren, Shakqunna Keith and Khaliah Keith both of Crossett, Xavier Keith and Trinity Keith both of Mobile, AL and Aubree Keith of Shreveport, LA; and a host of relatives and friends that she loved and they loved her.
Funeral service will be at 11:00 am Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home with burial to follow in Mt. Zion AME Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-7:00 pm Friday night at the funeral home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(9)
MARYLAND SHAW
MONTICELLO, AR Monday, March 14, 2016 Prayers for the family Ann was a sweet personjanice alford fuller
bastrop, LA Saturday, March 12, 2016 THE Alford fuller family from Bastrop and Mer ROUGE Send our Prayer OUT TO Your Family She Were Sweet Lady Alaways There FOR US AND Time of NEED WE GOING TO MISS YOU LOVE YOU UNTIL WE MEET A AGAINIzell and Allie Block
Crossett, AR Friday, March 11, 2016 So sorry for your loss. May God bless each of you.Jo Ann Trotter
Monticello, AR Friday, March 11, 2016 May God give you all comfort. My prayers are with you Stephanie and Cedric.The Dunlap's
Los Angeles, CA Wednesday, March 9, 2016 The Dunlap family from both California and Texas express our deep condolences over your loss. We know that in the Word of God it states that precious in His sight are the death of His Saints, however, grief is a feeling we all go through. Our prayer for your family is that God's grace comforts you all at the home going of one so dearly Loved. We pray that Godspeed and His everlasting care for all of us, will find that special place in your hearts and give you Peace.Edna Bea Hampton
Crossett, AR Wednesday, March 9, 2016 Praying for the family,Collins Family
Monticello, AR Tuesday, March 8, 2016 Praying for the familyFaye Harris
Urbana, IL Tuesday, March 8, 2016 My prayers are with the family. May God comfort you.Anita Riley
Monticello, AR Monday, March 7, 2016 You have my deepest sympathy during your time of loss. May God bless you, Stephanie and your family.