Antoinette "Anne" Givens

Antoinette Givens, a resident of Vinegar Bend, Alabama, passed away November 21, 2019, peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was 83 years old. Anne was born March 20, 1936. The three things she cared about most in her life were God, her family, and her country. She lived a very accomplished life. Anne was a graduate of Fruitdale High School as valedictorian, received her Bachelor’s degree from Huntingdon College, received her Master’s degree from Mobile College, and pursued a doctorate degree from The University of Mobile. She was a member of the Citronelle Women’s Club, founder of the PINES Women’s Club, president of the GFWC-Alabama Federation of Women’s Clubs, and GFWC-International Affairs Chairman. During the Reagan Administration, Anne served as the GFWC liaison for the American Security Council. Her greatest accomplishments were her children and grandchildren. Anne went on to rear three children and six grandchildren with her husband. Anne was preceded in death by her parents, Montgomery and Stella Stallworth; and siblings, Nick, Carleta, and Donnie. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 59 years, Buddy; children, Al, Malia, and Stella; grandchildren, Jacob, Hannah, Sarah, Emily, Collin Anne, and W.J. “Wesley”; and other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends from 10am until the 11am funeral service Monday, November 25, 2019, at the Chapel at Buddy’s Corner. Burial will follow in Pine Crest Cemetery. Online condolences may be given at freemancitronelle.com Freeman Funeral Home – Citronelle, Alabama