Roper Funeral Home and Crematory 206 Holly St Jasper, GA 30143 (706) 253-7500 (706) 253-0040 www.roperfuneralhome.com Mary Ann Roach, age 88, of Canton, Georgia passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at her home. She was born August 19, 1935 in Canton, Georgia. Mrs. Roach is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, William Preston and Frances Roach Jr.; grandchildren, William Preston Roach III of Marietta, Yedda and Will Evans of Stockbridge; son and daughter-in-law, Donald Alex and Georgia Roach of Gainesville; son and daughter-in-law, Derek Wendell and Kathy Roach of Lawrenceville; grandson, Chase Birchette of Buckhead; sisters, Glenda Goode of Alabama, Frances Foster of Alabama; brother-in-law, Truman Roach of Jasper; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Nieces, nephews, and other family members also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Preston Roach Sr.; parents, Dave and Odessa Baker; sisters, Patricia Thomas, Eloise Gideon; and brother, Alfred Baker. Funeral Services will be held 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 15, 2023 in the Chapel of Roper Funeral Home with Reverend Kevin Roach officiating. Interment will follow in Cherokee Memorial Park at 120 Memorial Drive; Canton, GA 30114. The family will be receiving friends at Roper Funeral Home, Wednesday, November 15, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements are entrusted to the Staff of Roper Funeral Home and Crematory.