Annie Louise Box

Box, Annie Louise Heathman "Her children rise up and call her blessed: Her husband also, and he praises her. Many daughters have done well, but you excel them all". Proverbs 31:28-29 Annie Louise Heathman Box passed from her earthly home to her heavenly home on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at the age of 97. Born March 16, 1919 in Creek County, OK she was the youngest of 7 children. Annie was a resident of Shreveport, La for 57 years before relocating to Baton Rouge, La in 2000 to be closer to her daughters. She was married to her childhood sweetheart for 63 years until his death. She was a devout Christian, devoted wife, and nurturing Mother. Preceding her in death were her father and mother; William Lawson Heathman and Ila Alice Willis Heathman, 4 sisters and 2 brothers, her husband Otto Wesley Box and her son-in-law Dr. Marvin A. McDaniel. Annie is survived by her beloved children Barbara McDaniel of Baton Rouge; Dr. Bobby Box and Jackie of, Glen Allen, VA; Sally Boitnott and Mike of Gretna, LA; James Box and Jan of The Woodlands, TX, her grandchildren, Marjean McDaniel of Baton Rouge, LA, Loren McDaniel and Sue of Ethel, LA, Mark McDaniel and Ruth of Austin, TX; Jennifer Tamillo and Sean of Rancho Cucomonga, CA, Jessica McDonnell and Andrew of Cypress, TX; Jadi Bohac and Coty of Cypress, TX, Jewel Wolterman and Jake of Locus Grove, VA; John Box, Carrolton, VA; Chrissann Gasparrow and Michael of Scott Plains, NJ., 11 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Annie is the 6th generation descendent of Joseph Willis, founder of Louisiana Baptists dating back to 1812. Our Mom served her Lord well. She was teacher/director of Bed Babies for 25 years and teacher/director of ceramics at Highland Baptist Church (now with First Baptist) Shreveport. Outside of church she won many blue ribbons for her beautiful African violets as a member of Shreveport African Violet Assoc, and she was an accomplished seamstress and voracious reader. She is currently a member of Florida Boulevard Baptist Church, Baton Rouge. Funeral services will be under the direction of Forest Park Funeral Home, 1201 Louisiana Ave, Shreveport, LA. Visitation will be held at Florida Blvd Baptist Church, 10915 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA at 10:00 AM, Monday, February 13, 2017 with a religious service immediately following at Noon. Religious services are to be conducted by Rev. Joey Beeson, and Women's Minister, Diane Miller. Also on Tuesday, February 14, a Shreveport Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to Noon, at Forest Park Funeral Home, 1201 Louisiana Ave, Shreveport. Interment will be at 1:00 PM Tuesday, February 14, at Forest Park Cemetery West, 4000 Meriwether Rd., Shreveport, LA . All are welcome to attend and celebrate Annie's life. The family would like to especially thank her precious caregivers Tristan Turner, Monique Rogers, and Betty Dixon and the dedicated staff of Life Source Services of Baton Rouge. Thank You, also, to the Women's Ministry and Eldercare of FBBC directed by Dianne Miller for all the care packages, cards, and visits to make Mom's days happy. SERVICES Funeral Service Monday, February 13, 2017 12:00 PM Florida Blvd Baptist Church 10915 Florida Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70815