Anna Lynn Autry passed away unexpectedly on November 29 at University Hospital in Jackson at the age of 86. Born on August 21, 1931, she was the daughter of Ezma Tate and Eugene Thomas, and a lifelong resident of Lexington. She was a retired dental assistant and a member of and former secretary for Oregon Memorial Church.

“Ms. Ann,” as she was affectionately known, will be remembered for her warm, loving heart, quick wit, her devotion to family, and her cooking.

Visitation will be Sunday, December 3, 12 noon til the service time at 2 pm at Southern Funeral Home in Lexington. A private graveside service for immediate family will follow. Burial will be at Odd Fellows Cemetery.

Survivors are her son, Mike Autry, of Boise, Idaho, daughter, Pam Hicks (Jim), of Lexington, granddaughter, Jamie Tucker (William), of Meridian, Mississippi, and beloved greatgrandchildren, Wilson, Cecilia, and Liam.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1893, Memphis, TN, 39101, or to the charity of your choice.