Annie S. Whisonant

Annie Shelley Whisonant, 76, of Temple died Saturday May 23, 2009 in a local hospital. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday May 30, 2009 at New Hope Community Church with Rev. Mike Thomas officiating. Burial will be private. She was born February 6, 1933 in Morrilton, Arkansas to Andrew Nepolean Whisonant and Bessie L. Davis. She was a member of the Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Annie was a woman dedicated to visiting nursing homes and to help and encourage others. She used her voice to sing a beautiful tune and brighten their day. Annie accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age. Survivors include three daughters, Rosie Briggs, of Bakersfield, CA., Joyce Blue and Deborah East both of Temple; four sons, Audrey Ray Whisonant of Conway, AR., Ralph Howard of Middletown, OH., Michael Howard of Tucson, AZ., and Nathan Howard of Cincinnati, OH.; 24 grandchildren; a host of great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. She was also loved by her many cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by one son Nazareth Howard, Jr. Memorials may be made to New Hope Community Church, 2 Apache Dr., Temple, Texas 76504