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Annie Mae Eaker Obituary

ANNIE MAE EAKER

CHERRYVILLE- Annie Mae Thomas Eaker, 99, of Cherryville, passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014, at Peak Resources in Cherryville.

Born Oct. 10, 1915, in Gaston County, she was the daughter of the late James Adam Thomas and Mary Magdeline Lester Thomas. She was a homemaker and a member of Plainsview Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Pinkney Eaker; two grandchildren, Chuck Porter and Donna Reeves Bolduc; three brothers and five sisters.

Survivors include one son, Earl Pinkney Eaker, Jr. and wife, Martha of Waco, five daughters, Juanita Porter of Cherryville, Virginia Williams and husband, C.M. of Shelby, Carolyn Brittain and husband, Allen of Cherryville, Kay Rochester of Cherryville, Gail Sparks and husband, Bobby Roger of Gastonia;two sisters, Dorothy Roberson of Lincolnton and Frankie Barkley of Shelby; twelve grandchildren, thirty-one great grandchildren, and eighteen great great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014, at Stamey Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center Chapel.

Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, at Plainsview Baptist Church with Dr. Ernest, Speagle and Rev. Jerry Lail officiating.

The body will be placed in the church thirty minutes before the service.

Burial will follow at City Memorial Cemetery in Cherryville.

Memorials may be made to Plainsview Baptist Church, 266 Plainsview Baptist Church Lawndale, NC 28090.

Arrangements by Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc.

A guest register is available at www.stameytysingerfuneralhome.com.

Published by Shelby Star from Dec. 18 to Dec. 19, 2014.
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love you lord bless your family with your love mercy and grace comfort joy peace love you thank you

rita and jerry lail

December 19, 2014

I will always remember her wonderful smile that she had and the cheerful attitude she shown. God bless your family the passing of a wonderful woman into the portals of heaven.

Bill Ewing

December 19, 2014

Mrs.Annie was a very special lady, she will be missed by many people. Now she can sing her heart out! Thanks Annie for letting me take care of you, and for you touching my life in so many ways.

Misty Tennant

December 18, 2014

What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us. So when you speak of her, speak not with tears, for thoughts of her should not be sad. Let memories of the times you shared give you comfort for your family.

PEM Carter

December 18, 2014

Sorry to hear about your grandmother Jason. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Jerry Vaughan

December 18, 2014

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