Annice Forrest Barton, 82, passed away peacefully at Baptist Reynolds Hospice House in Collierville February 7, 2020. Born November 19, 1937, in Derma, she was the daughter of Russel and Mabel Aven Forrest. She was a member of Alta Wood Baptist Church in Jackson. On April 13, 1958, she married the love of her life, Billie Barton, and they spent 53 wonderful years together until his passing in 2011. She was a graduate of Mississippi College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and major in accounting. She was assistant Vice-President and Audit Manager with Deposit Guaranty Bank 15 years, and auditor with the State of Mississippi 10 years. She was a member of South Jackson Civic league, co-chairman of hospitality for the central MS chapter Institute of Internal Auditors, Certified Fraud Examiner, and past chairman of March of Dimes for the city of Jackson.
She was very spunky and driven, and never passed on an opportunity to give you her opinion. She attended Mississippi College alongside her son, Bill, and received her degree in 1984 at the age of 47. She adored her boys, especially her groom, Billie, whom she first met at the age of 14. She had a huge heart for animals and spent her retirement taking care of them, especially her kitties. A very kind and loving woman, she will be missed dearly by her family and friends.
A funeral service celebrating her life was February 10 at Pryor Funeral Home with Bro. Kenneth Alexander will be officiating.Interment was at Oak Springs Cemetery. Pallbearers were Phil Poe, John Porter Young, Duncan Monger, Roger Gillespie, David Aven, and Jarrett Gillespie. Honorary pallbearer was Roy Barton.
She leaves son, Miles (Tori) Barton, Collierville, TN, and grandchildren, Heather Barton Allen, Aubrey Barton Monger, Eliza and Caroline Barton. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Billie Barton; and son, Bill.
Memorial donations may be made to Coco’s House Senior Animal Sanctuary and Rescue, P.O. Box 721314, Byram, MS 39272.
Expressions of sympathy may be left for the family at pryorfuneralhome.com