Mrs. Ann Sapp

Annie Catherine Bell Sapp, age 82, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Ann was the daughter of the late Arthur G. And Eunice Bell, and was the ninth of eleven children. Ann was a native of Lee, Florida, where she attended Lee public school until her Junior year of high school, where she graduated from MHS as a Red Devil with the Class of 1959. In November of 1959 Ann married the love of her life, Dozier E. "Buddy" Sapp, of Madison. Ann and Buddy enjoyed nearly 64 years of marriage. For their entire marriage they resided in the farming community of Hopewell. They were blessed with three children, eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Ann began her adult life as a homemaker before beginning her career in the banking industry in 1969. Her banking career spanned 36 years, during which she rose to the rank of bank president, prior to her retirement in 2006. Ann then sold real estate for the next 15 years of her life. Ann was an active member of Hopewell Baptist Church. She accepted the Lord at a young age and was a faithful servant of Christ for her entire life. She held many roles in church, from youth leader to Sr. Adult teacher, and everything in between. She was active in the Middle Florida Baptist Association and served in various areas. Ann was also active in her community, having served in the Kiwanis Club, Big Bend Hospice, and other community organizations. Ann is survived by her beloved husband Dozier E. "Buddy" Sapp; her daughter and son-in-law Iris (Sapp) Wesson and David; her son and daughter -in-law Ed and Gina Sapp; and her son Jerry Sapp; her eight grandchildren, Amy (Jimmy) Fletcher; Will (Sarah) Sapp; Justin (Christa) Wesson; Jordan (Heather) Wesson; Blake (Madison) Sapp; Clay Sapp; Kimberly Sapp and James Dice; her nine great grandchildren, Macy, Cally and Lane Fletcher; Clara and Drew Sapp; Ezra, Asher and Evie Ruth Wesson; and Archie Sapp. Grandma Ann joins great grandson Baylor Jordan Wesson, who she promised to watch over until we see them again. Ann is also survived by two sisters, Christine Nichols and Patsy (Dennis) Plain; two sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Bell and Mary Grace Wynn; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Charles and Lucile Sapp; and brother-in-law Murray Johnson. Ann was survived by many extended family and friends. Ann's services will be under the care of Beggs Funeral Home Madison Chapel. Visitation will be at Beggs Madison Chapel on Friday evening, September 8, 2023, from 6:00-8:00 pm. Homegoing service will be at Hopewell Baptist Church on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at 11:00 am. Interment service to follow at Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Hopewell Baptist Church Mission Fund.

Mrs. Ann Sapp

January 7, 1941 - August 30, 2023