Alberta Mann Gartman, 88, died Friday, Aug. 25, 2006, at Pioneer Community Hospital in Adberdeen, Miss.

She was born Dec. 22, 1917, to Albert Pillow and Agnes Daniels Pillow in Clay County. She had lived in Abderdeen since 1956, where she worked as a store clerk for McDuffie Drug Store. She was a member of the Aberdeen First Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Virgil "Pete" Mann, and one brother, Dan Pillow.

Survivors include one son, Kenneth W. Mann and wife Clara of Clinton, Miss.; three grandchildren, Karen Mann, Kathryn Anderson and Chris Mann.

Visitation was held Monday, Aug. 28, at Hoggard and Sons Funeral Home. Hoggard and Sons was also in charge of the graveside service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the "Together We Build Fund" at the Aberdeen First Baptist Church.