Ann D. Crosby was born to the late John Henry & Mabel McWilliams on February 2nd, 1935, in Evergreen, Alabama. She was the ninth of eleven children. She was married to George F. Crosby for over 25 years and that union produced 6 children.

Ann was preceded in death by her son Ronald A Crosby, parents (John Henry and Mabel McWilliams) and siblings (Brothers) John Henry, Rufus, Charlie, Oscar, and Herman McWilliams. Sisters Mary Ella, Margaret Elizabeth, Betty Jean, Christine and Vinnie.

She is survived by Freddie Franklin (Buffalo, New York), Linda Conway (Richmond, VA), Reuben McWilliams Evergreen, Alabama, Danice Crosby (Akron) G. Lorenzo Aka Hakim Crosby (Kimberly) San Diego, CA, Karen Crosby (Alvin Banks) Akron, Donald K Crosby (Akron), David W Crosby (Janet Smith) Akron, Brother-in-Law Leslie Crosby Jr. of Akron. Ann leaves behind her loving children Tyson and Diamond Saddler, special son, Leonard Watson; special grandchildren Michael McWilliams (Florida), Jennifer Saddler (Akron), and Tashawni Crosby (San Diego), Tylah Crosby (Akron), Devin Crosby and a host of other grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends too numerous to name. Known for faith and wisdom, Ann was unwavering in her convictions and love for her family. Strong yet gentle she had a way with people making all she met feel comfortable and at ease. She was easy to remember and hard to forget to all that met.