Annie Beatrice Vandiver, 89, of Pinson passed away Nov. 5, 2025, at her home. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, at Shackelford Funeral Directors – Crook Avenue. Burial will follow at Rogers Cemetery. The family received friends at Crook Avenue from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday.
She was born April 19, 1936, daughter of the late Charles M. and Cora Nell Malone Skinner. She grew up and attended school in Deanburg.
She married Eddie Junior Vandiver in 1950. They raised four children. She worked for 32 years at International Paper in Jackson. After retirement, she opened Busy Bea’s Antique Mall in Pinson. She continued her booth at Brays Furniture and Antique Mall.
She loved playing Bingo at the Senior Center in Henderson every Wednesday. She collected salt and pepper shakers for many years and had over 1,500 sets. She also collected Fenton glass ware.
She enjoyed coloring books for seniors, going to yard sales and going on trips. She was a faithful member of the Pinson Baptist Church and was loved by everyone. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed time with her family.
She is survived by a son, Eddie Wade Vandiver of Finger; two daughters, Teresa Gaugh of Pinson and Sherry Rene Lonon of Finger; one daughter-in-law, Regina Vandiver of Finger; a brother, Larry Skinner of Deanburg; six grandchildren, Brent Vandiver, Shaun Vandiver, Benjamin Osborne, Amber Mullins, Christopher Osborne and Brooke Liggett; 12 great-grandchildren, Drew Vandiver, Carson Vandiver, Riley Vandiver, Corbin Vandiver, Oakley Vandiver, Gracie Parker, Logan Russell, Mylei Russell, Kaleb Liggett, Lily Liggett, Kaily Osborne and Orion Osborne; and two great-great grandchildren, Collins Vandiver and Nellie Parker with one on the way.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Roger Dale Vandiver; one sister, Doris Wooley; and partner of 20 years, Max Hinson.
