Annie Ray Noland, age 93, of Tuscaloosa, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Heritage Health Care & Rehab.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, February 3, 2023 at Tuscaloosa Memorial Chapel.

Mrs. Noland was born on July 19, 1929 to the late LeGare S. Pearson and Marguerite Ross Pearson in Orange County, South Carolina.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Samuel "Sambo" Noland, Jr and grandson, Wayne Noland.

Mrs. Noland is survived by a son, Larry Noland (Linda) of The Villages, FL, daughter, Connie Knox of Tuscaloosa; grandchildren Chris Noland (Chris Miller) of Cottondale, Kelli Knox-Hall (Rob Hall) of Tuscaloosa, and Michael Noland (Sandra) of Monroe, WA; great-grandchildren Anna, Maya, Adam Hall; and former son-in-law, John H. Knox, Jr.

The family wishes to recognize her special caregivers, Terralyn Muttaki, Felicia Williams, Dasie Brock, Sharee Brown and Juanita Lee. The family also acknowledges the care of Oasis Hospice and Heritage Health and Rehab.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Tuscaloosa’s Second-Hand Rose Ministry.

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