Obituaries 04-23-26

ANN MANGUM MAYNOR

Nov. 28, 1939-April 19, 2026

A Memorial Celebration of Life for Ann Mangum Maynor, 86, of Meridian, 
will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2026 from First Presbyterian 
Church in Meridian. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Born on Nov. 28, 1939 in Waynesboro, she was the daughter of the late 
Kathryn and W.D. Mangum.

She graduated from Waynesboro High School in 1957 and went on to attend 
Belhaven College, where she earned her Elementary Education Degree in 
1961. It was there that she met and married the love of her life, Tom C. 
Maynor.

A gifted and devoted educator, she began her teaching career in the 
Jackson Public School System at Watkins Elementary. In 1968, she and Tom 
moved to Meridian, where she continued her passion for teaching in the 
Meridian Public School System until her retirement. She was especially 
cherished for her work in the Talented & Gifted (TAG) program, where she 
inspired and nurtured countless students.

Ann was a dedicated advocate for education and served for many years as 
President of the Meridian Public Schools PTA. During a pivotal time of 
school desegregation, she was a steadfast and compassionate supporter 
for students, families and educators. Even after retiring from the 
classroom, she remained committed to education, working part-time at the 
Meridian Public Schools Central Office and later teaching at the Trinity 
Dyselxia Center, where her love for children continued to shine.

Her spirit of service extended deeply into the community. She was an 
original member of the Hope Village Guild and played a vital role in 
founding the Hope Village Thrift Store, which she managed for five 
years. She also volunteered for a decade at Anderson's Hospital, where 
she and her husband helped establish the Tom C. Maynor Rehabilitation 
Center and led a stroke support group.

A faithful member of First Presbyterian Church of Meridian, she was 
actively involved in many aspects of church life. She taught in the 
Children's Ministry, sang in the choir and served as President of Women 
in Ministry. She was also a member of the Fortnightly Club, Junior 
Auxiliary and the JA Chorus.

She died on Sunday, April 19, 2026.

She is survived by her sister, Nancy Hoffman; her children and their 
respective spouses, David T. Maynor, Carroll Ann Maynor, John W. and 
Cecilie Maynor, Alice and Greg Derrick and Labena Warren; and her 
cherished grandchildren and their respective spouses, Will Maynor, 
Rebecca and McRae Thomas, Ami and Cody Powell, Hannah Derrick, Natalie 
and Carsson DeYoung, Thomas Derrick, Ana Maynor, Mayra Maynor, Elias 
Maynor and Kaja Maynor.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband, Tom C. 
Maynor.

The family extends heartfelt gratitude to the staff and nurses at 
Brookdale Senior Living for their loving care, devotion and support.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First 
Presbyterian Church of Meridian Building Fund, 903 23rd Ave., Meridian, 
MS 39301.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at 
www.robertbarhamffh.com.

Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.