Annie Lois

Merriweather

Mrs. Annie Lois Merriweather was born on May 2, 1939, to Issac Thompson, Sr., and Dehlia Thompson in Fayetteville, Georgia. She received her formal education in Fayette County School System in Fayetteville, Georgia.

Sheila accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age and was united with Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, where she was a faithful member until her heath declined.

Ms. Annie Lois Thompson was united in holy matrimony with Mr. Willie Merriweather. She was employed by Dundee Mill #1 as a Drawing Frame Operator. In her leisure time she enjoyed fishing, cooking, and spending time with her family and friends.

On Monday, June 24, 2024, Mrs. Annie Lois Merriweather entered the Heavenly Gates knowing there will be no more sickness, pain, or suffering, only everlasting joy with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Merriweather; parents, Issac Thompson, Sr., and Dehlia Thompson; daughter, Nellie Duffey; grandson, Willie Duffey; 8 brothers, Ernest Thompson, Luke Thompson, Teddy Thompson, James Thompson, Georgia-Boy Thompson, Willie Hugh Thompson, Sylvester Thompson, and Rufus Thompson.

Mrs. Annie Lois Merriweather leaves a lasting legacy, full of loving memories her 3 loving and devoted daughters, Nora (Charlie) Thompson, Dorothy (Billy) Thomas, and Brandy Hicks; sister, Pearlie (James) Brownlee; grandchildren, Tyrone (Amy) Duffey, Antonio Evans, and Kanjulla Johnson; great grandchildren, Kyisha Thomas, Destini Yarbrough, Antionetta Evans, Antonio Evans, Jr., Kaitlom Duffey, Serenity Smith, Destini Bass, and Zyan Reeves; 2 special friends, Margie Spencer, and Rev. Wendell Bell, Sr. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends that will miss her dearly.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 27, 2024, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Home Going Celebration will be held on Friday, June 28, 2024, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Bishop Michael Lawrence is the Eulogist.