Cula Ann Mixson Whitman went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 16, 2025 at the age of 91.  She was preceded in death by her husband Travis Fonzo Whitman. She is survived by her son, David (Susan), and her daughter, Renee (Brian); her grandchildren Brandon Whitman (Emily), Haley Whitman Cawthon (Donny), and Haven, Sarah and Seth Brayton; her three great grandchildren; and her brother Billy Grover Mixson (Laurielee) and several nieces and nephews.

Ann graduated from Auburn University in 1956 with a degree in home economics and worked for Alabama Power and Gulf Power teaching customers how to use their new electric appliances.  Ann quit working to become a stay-at-home mother until her children were in their teens at which time she went back to school and received a degree in education from the University of West Florida.  She taught at Cedar Grove Elementary in Panama City for 25 years.

Ann was a passionate quilter and made many beautiful quilts over the years.  She loved meeting weekly with her quilting circle.  Ann also enjoyed cooking and canning.  She was known for her chicken and dumplings, hush puppies and desserts, especially her tea cake cookies and pound cakes.

Ann was a member of First Baptist Church in Wewahitchka, FL.  Before that she was a long-time member of Northside Baptist Church in Panama City, FL where she taught GA's for many years.  Ann was a loving mother, grandmother and a devoted wife.  She will be greatly missed.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. at Evergreen Cemetery in Elba, AL on Saturday, March 22, 2025, with her nephew, Keith Hocutt, officiating.  A celebration of life will be held after the service in the First Baptist Church of Elba fellowship hall.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Baptist Christian Service Center, PO Box 35306, Panama City, FL 32412.