Rachel Ann Southerland

Obituary for Rachel Ann Southerland

Ann Southerland, age 90 of La Plata passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, peacefully with family, at home. Ann was born December 6, 1934, in White Plains, Md to the late Marbury Edward Garner and Altie Marie (Wenk) Garner.

She is predeceased by her husband, the love of her life,

Robert (Bob/Mickey) Southerland.

Son: Robert Michael

Daughters: Patricia Ann and Roberta Lee

Brothers: Bobby, Allen, and Stevie.

She is survived by her daughter Rebecca Furbush, husband Karl Furbush, and their son/grandson Alexander(Paxton).

Brothers: Brent (Sue) and Wayne Garner.

Grand children:

Kimberly Taylor (Brad) their children and families

Krista Payne (Charles) their children and families.

Mark Klotz

Kristopher Southerland

Alexander Furbush

Many family members, cousins, nieces and nephews.  Also many

devoted friends.

Ann has spent her life in Charles County. She was raised farming with her parents and brothers. Loved roller skating and swimming at Chapel Point. Spent many hours listening to live country music and that is how she met Mickey, the love of her life. She is also a survivor of Polio which she had as a young girl. Spending over a year in Baltimore recovering. Ann and Mickey(Bob) were married December 15, 1951. Michael was their first child and only son. He passed shortly after his birth. They then had 3 daughters Patty, Becky, and Robbie.

Ann was a devout Catholic. Attending church regularly. She volunteered for any events and taught catechism. She worked in the local school system in the cafeterias. But her devotion was volunteering with the LpVFD Ladies Auxiliary. Lifetime member, over 60 years’ service. She also was very devoted to anyone who needed help driving anywhere they needed to go. Always willing to help anyone who needed anything.

Ann leaves behind a legacy of love. She was lucky enough to celebrate her 90th birthday. And has given her family and friends many cherished memories. She will be missed tremendously by all who knew her. We were honored to be a part of her family and we love her dearly.

Private burial family and close friends

Celebration of Life

Saturday March 29 LpFVD 2:00 pm

All are welcome to attend

Flowers (LpVFD day of service)

Donations to LpVFD Ladies Auxiliary

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