ANNIS, Edith Helen (Martin) – of Valdese, North Carolina, formerly of Davison, age 92, passed away February 26, 2010 in Valdese NC. A Funeral Service will be held 11 AM Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at Davison United Methodist Church,207 E. 3rd St., Davison, Rev. Debbie Line officiating. Burial will follow in Linden Cemetery. Visitation will be held 3-8 PM Tuesday at Allen Funeral Home, 9136 Davison Rd., Davison. There will be one hour of visitation on Wednesday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Davison United Methodist Church.

Edith was born in Detroit, MI on March 3, 1917, daughter of the late Frank and Mae (Gilchrist) Martin. She married Ralph B. Annis on June 7, 1937 in Elkhart, IN and he preceded her in death on September 28, 1996. Edith was a member of Davison United Methodist Church and was active in the Women’s Circle, the choir and the Hands Group.

Edith is survived by her daughters, Beverly (Robert) Neighorn of Grand Blanc, Connie (Ed) Kurtz of Valdese, NC; grandchildren, Carrie (Steven) Safran of Novi, MI, Chris (Joy) Kurtz, Jason (Teresa) Kurtz, Sarah (Ryan) Morgan, all of Morganton, NC; great-grandchildren, Anna, Ava and Jaxon Kurtz of Morganton, NC, Cameron and Harrison Safran of Novi, MI. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph; son, Edward; brothers, Robert T. Martin, William G. Martin; parents and very dear friend, Jerry Herl.

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