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Annette Jolly Obituary

Annette Jolly passed away December 29, 2023. A lifelong resident of Gary, Indiana. Annette was a proud Tolleston Blue Raider, and a retiree of Inland Steel. Her hobbies included being committed to, doing, and giving ALL she could for her family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Annie Mae and Larnzy Harris, Sisters Magnolia Smith, Flora Williams-Penn, Willa B. Thomas, Ola Kennedy; Sister-in-law Johnnie Mae Harris; Brothers Eldridge, Waverly, Othelius, Kellar, Jacob, Bonnie, and Larnzy Jr. Annette leaves to cherish her memory her devoted husband Johnnie Jolly; the apple of her eye, son John (Andrea) Willis, Jr.; grandchildren with whom her heart overflowed with love for, John "Trey" Willis III, Jordan Willis and Jayla Willis; dedicated brother Edward "Sonny" (Norma) Harris; sister-in-law Mary Jo Harris and in her hearts and minds her nieces, nephews and extended family. Visitation Tuesday, January 9, 2024 from 9-11:00a.m. with funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m. All services at New Friendship Baptist Church 1545 Waite Street.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Jan. 7, 2024.

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Cathy Russell

January 10, 2024

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. I will miss Annette my Facebook Friend and home girl.
Rest In Paradise.

Monica Sharp

January 9, 2024

Please accept my Condolence. I met Annette in High School through her brother Edward. She was always kind, pleasant and a beautiful person. I pray Our LORD GOD blesses her family with comfort and healing in JESUS CHRIST NAME AMEN.

Clarence Perry/ Mex.

January 9, 2024

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. God bless you and your family your friend Mex

Rickey & Debra Thomas

January 8, 2024

I am lost for words, gone too soon, you will truly be missed auntie, loving you always

ROD CRAWFORD

January 8, 2024

LIKE A MOM TO ME....PRAYERS TO MY GOD-BROTHER JOHN WILLIS AND HIS FAMILY! SHE INTRODUCED JOHN AND I AT EARLY AGES...WHEN HIS GRANDMOTHER WAS HIS BABYSITTER..ON MISSOURI ST. BEST-FRIENDS EVERY SINCE! I WAS ABLE TO ATTEND MANY FAMILY GATHERINGS...TRULY WIIL BE MISSED!

Cheryl Keller

January 8, 2024

So sorry to hear of Annette's passing. She was truly a good person to know and work with. Condolences to her son and family.

Constance Cauley Greer

January 7, 2024

My sincere condolences to the Family of Annette. May the memories you shared bring you comfort during this very difficult time.

Betty J. Garrett, Phillips

January 7, 2024

To the Annette Jolly & Ed Harris family the Tolleston Alumni Committee would like to send our heart felt condolences to the family in the most difficult time of your life...just hold on to the memories.
An RIH. Betty j. Garrett an friend

Benita Smith Lenoir

January 7, 2024

My condolences to the family. May God comfort and give you strength during your time of sorrow. Praying for you.

Mary Bradford

January 6, 2024

The Tolleston Class of 1967 wishes to express our deepest condolences to the the family of our classmate Annette (Harris) Jolly. May she rest in peace.







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9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

New Friendship Baptist Church

1545 Waite Street, IN

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Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

New Friendship Baptist Church

1545 Waite Street, IN

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2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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