With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ann Ray Irby of Durant, Mississippi, born in Lexington, Mississippi, who passed away on September 9, 2022. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Hood May, Sr. and Catherine Brown May of Pickens, MS.. She is survived by : her daughter Cathy Irby Horne of Ridgeland, MS; her grandchildren, R. Elliott Irby, IV (B'linda) of Springdale, VA, Sarah Irby Gehri (Nathan) of Brentwood, TN, Emma Irby of Franklin, TN, Zachary Horne of Ridgeland, MS and Wyatt Horne of Ridgeland, MS; her great grandchild Isobel Irby of Springdale, VA; and her grandchildren, Callum Irby of Springdale, VA, Noah Gehri of Brentwood, TN and Clare Gehri of Brentwood, TN..

The family suggests that memorial contributions in Ann's memory be made to First Baptist Church of Durant, MS, First Presbyterian Church of Kosciusko, MS, First Presbyterian Church of Jackson, MS, or a charity or organization of your choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Southern Funeral Home