Ann Elizabeth Harris Stoddard, 96 of St. Marys, GA passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025.

She was the first child of Tola and Lillie Harris. She married William E. Stoddard, Jr. in the Church of Our Savior in St. Marys on June 4, 1949.
They had four children who preceded her in death, as well as her husband. Lynn, William lll, Keefe and Brian.

Ann was educated locally at CCTS and received a B.A. from Spelman College, a M.A. from Atlanta University, and a doctorate from The University of Georgia. She was employed locally as an elementary and high school teacher. Her other employment experiences were at Edward
waters College, and educational consultant, and as a professor at both Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA. and the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, FL. She retired from the University of North Florida as professor emerita and she belonged to professional and civic groups and held offices in several of them. Ann also was an author of articles for educational journals and book chapters. During her university career, she presented many educational papers throughout the United States and in other countries. She received awards for teaching and for various articles from various groups and the University of Florida. In 2008 the Georgia House of representatives honored her with a resolution for educational involvement and personal accomplishments. She served and held offices on the foundation and Board of the Bryan-Lang Historical Archives and the Guale Historical society. She was a member of the Saint Mark's episcopal Church in Woodbine. Earlier, as a member of St. Mark's she served on the mission council and represented the church in several capacities in the diocese. Her favorite things to do were reading, working crossword sudoku and logic puzzles, listen to classical and jazz, stamp collecting and needlework. She crocheted many afghans for family and friends and cross stitched a number of the artworks of Impressionist artist.

Survivors include two grandchildren: Tamu Talton of Deland FL and Kamal of East point, GA. Six great grandchildren: Noemi, Jendaya and Osei Talton, Usuaya, Viresha and Oluwadurotime Stoddard, two sisters Bebe Sellers of Annandale NJ and Ella Wilson of St Marys GA. A surrogate son, Sylvester Ginn, two surrogate daughters Joy Griffin and Robin Cross . Nieces and Nephews, the children of her brother Tola Jr: Dr. Brenda Watson of St Augustine FL, Tola lll of Silver Spring MD, Donald Harris of St Marys GA, and Lillian Duckworth of Jacksonville FL. Niece and Nephew the children of her sister Bebe Sellers, Terese Acocella, and M. Arnold Graham III. Special friends, Craig and Mary Root, Artie Jones, Diane Sneed and Linda Williams.

Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday January 26, 2025 at 11:00 am Allison Memorial Chapel.