Annie Pearl Willis Ferrell, 70 of
2413 Hwy 274, died March 23, 2009 at her residence. She was born March
14, 1939 in Lincoln County, a daughter to the late Burgan Jacob and
Bertha Cook Willis. Annie was a member of Cherryville Missionary
Methodist Church and was a member of the church choir. Annie retired
from GiGi of Cherryville with 39 years of service.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a son Gary Dean Willis.
Survivors include her husband of 36 years, Charles Lindsay Ferrell
of the home, two stepsons, Richard Ferrell of Dallas and Dereck Ferrell
of Dallas, One brother J.C. Willis of Cherryville and eight sisters,
Velma Hartsoe of Lincolnton, Inez Willis of Vale, Hazel Hartsoe of
Lincolnton, Ruth Ledbetter of Gastonia, Virgie Heavner of Cherryville,
Kay Taylor of Cherryville, Jody Gales, Lincolnton and Brenda Cook of
Lincolnton.
Funeral Services will be conducted at Cherryville Missionary
Methodist Church, Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 3:00 with Rev. Bobby
Holtsclaw officiating burial will follow in City Memorial Cemetery. The
family will receive friends at the church from 1:00 to 2:45 PM prior to
the service and at other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to Cherryville Missionary Methodist Church, 320 W. Ballard Street, Cherryville, NC 28021.
