Annie Brown May, 88, of Gloucester Point, passed away Feb. 28, 2012 at ManorCare Health Services in Richmond.

A native of Gloucester, she retired from the Mine Engineering Facility at the Naval Weapons Station, Yorktown, and was a member of Gloucester Point Baptist Church.

She enjoyed cooking, gardening, especially growing roses, and sewing. Annie was always there to lend a helping hand to anyone in need, proving how gracious and kind she was.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ira and Janie Brown; grandson, Todd Wesley May, and her beloved husband, Lee Harry May.

She is survived by son, Ronald L. May and wife Leeann; granddaughter, Dawn May Schneider and husband Steve; grandson, John David May and Christie; step-granddaughter, Lara McDuffie and husband Joseph, and a great-granddaughter, Victoria Wesley Schneider.

Funeral services conducted by the Rev. Ray Goude Jr. will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 2, 2012, in the Chapel of Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Rosewell Memorial Garden.

In our mother’s memory, contributions may be made to Gloucester Point Baptist Church, P.O. Box 305, Gloucester Point, Va. 23062.