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Willie Wellmon Annas, 92, of Rutherford College, NC, went to her heavenly home on Monday, January 6, 2025.
Born in Cleveland County, NC on October 4, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Bozy Seaton Wellmon and Sarah “Mabel” Poston Wellmon.
Willie was a member of Abernethy Memorial United Methodist Church where she had served as church secretary and on the Membership Committee. She retired from Waldensian Bakery. Willie loved cooking and assisting with the reading program at the Valdese library. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society.
Willie is survived by her sons, Ronald W. Annas (Linda) and Michael E. Annas (Pam); grandchildren, Roscoe D. Annas (Carly Chang) and Ronald “Corey” Annas; great-grandchildren, Angelina Annas, Myles Annas, and Shoshanna Annas; sister-in-law, Joanne Rhoney; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
In addition to her parents, Willie was preceded in death by her husband, James Burl Annas; grandson, Joseph David Annas; sisters, Elizabeth Wellmon, Dorothy Boone, Nina Wellmon, and Mabel Wellmon; and brothers, Hershel, Eugene, Frank, and Curtis Wellmon.
The family will receive friends from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Friday, January 10, 2025 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The cryptside service will be held at noon at Burke Memorial Park Mausoleum with Rev. April Abernethy, Rev. Dr. Kaury Edwards, and Rev. Joe McRary officiating.
The family would like to thank the staff of Brookdale Falling Creek for their excellent care of Mom during her stay.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Via Health Partners, 7845 Little Ave., Charlotte, NC 28226, Long View Baptist Church, 205 24th Street SW, Hickory, NC 28602 or to Abernathy UMC, Ruth Bolick Scholarship Fund, PO Box 127, Rutherford College, NC 28671.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Richard and I have known Willie to be a kind, thoughtful, and loving friend for many years. Though this is a sad time, we have not lost her, for we know where she is! Thank God for a forever friend.
Richard and I have known Willie to be a kind, thoughtfull and loving friend for many years. Though this is a sad time, we have not lost her for we know where she is! Thank God for a Forever Friend. Betty Wagoner
Ronnie, Mike, and Family, My sincere condolences to you all. As you may know, I worked for many years with Willie. Our office was like a family. Willie was very kind, funny, and ALWAYS a lady. She also loved her family and was very proud of you. May she rest in peace. God bless you all. -Charleen Smith
So sorry for your loss. May God give you peace and comfort in knowing she is at rest in the arms of Jesus.