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Mary Ann Batis, 84, of Rockdale, went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025.

A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, at I.O.O.F Cemetery with Pastor Matt Higginbotham officiating.

She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Alma Galbreath; husband Donny Batis; son Dewayne Ford; brothers David and Kenneth Galbreath; and nephew Jim Wayne Baxter.

She is survived by her son, Paul Ford; sister Linda Galbreath; stepdaughters Rene Pounders and husband Robert, and Donna Faulkner; stepson Dennis Batis; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A special thank you to Dana Lovell for his excellent care of Mary Ann.