Annie Ruth Underwood, 95

Mrs. Annie Ruth Underwood, age 95, of Swainsboro, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Emanuel County Nursing Home in Swainsboro. Graveside service was held Thursday, October 23, at 4:30 p.m. at Old Canoochee Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Butch Taylor officiating. Family received friends Thursday, October 23, from 3 to 4 p.m. at Chapman Funeral Home.

Pallbearers were Jody Underwood, Judson Underwood, Jacob Shields, Jack White, Tommy Gene White and Gary Cavannah.

Annie was born November 4, 1929, in Twin City, to the late William Jackson White and Mattie Bell Collins White. She enjoyed gardening and growing her flowers. Annie loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren with all her heart.

Mrs. Annie was a resident of Emanuel County Nursing Home for around seven years where she was known for her sweet loving smiles and always a greeting for all. We would like to express our gratitude to all the staff there who treated her like family. Mrs. Annie always called Emanuel County Nursing Home her home. We also want to express our gratitude to Pruitt Hospice who were always there to comfort us in our time of need. Mrs. Underwood is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joe Underwood, Sr.; great-granddaughter, Kaibri Freeman; and several brothers and sisters.

Mrs. Underwood is survived by her son, Joe Underwood (Diane) of Twin City; daughter, Mary Ann Godbee (Mike) of Garfield; grandchildren, Jody Underwood (Lane) and Jennifer Wheeler, both of Twin City; great-grandchildren, Kelsey Williamson, Judson Underwood, Ava Underwood and Gatlin Freeman; sister, Linda Rountree of Swainsboro; several nieces, nephews and many friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family strongly encourage donations be made to: Emanuel County Nursing Home, 117 Kite Road, Swainsboro, GA 30401.

Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro was in charge of arrangements.