Deaconess Annie V. Cherry Obituary (1930 - 2018)

Deaconess Annie V. Cherry, departed this life on Sunday February 18, 2018 at her residence. She was born on April 4, 1930 the the late Lonnie and Willie B. Slade Roberson in Robersonville, N.C. She was the third of nine children and was educated in the North Carolina Public Schools. Annie V. Cherry was proceeded in death by Bernice Briley, Margie Henderson, Elder James Curtis Roberson, Joseph S. Roberson and Samuel T. Roberson. She leaves to cherish her memory her loving, devoted husband of 70 years, Deacon Joseph A. Cherry, Jr., two daughters Deborah C. Brown (Johnny), Marilyn A. Harris; one son Joseph C. Cherry (Angela); four granddaughters Kristina (Robert), Felicia, Sharne' (Ron) and Aliah; two great grand children, Keeron Whitehead, Robert G. Ferguson, III; two sisters, Mattlyon Staton (Wilbur) of Robersonville, NC, Gladys Briley of Maryland and one brother, Ronald Roberson (Maxine) of New York; a devoted nephew, Donnie Briley and two devoted nieces, Delories Hancock and Rose Miller and a host of nieces and nephews who were very special to her! Five sister- in- laws, Nan Bowman (George), Louise Roberson, Sally Webster Anne M. Roberson, Essie R. Cherry; also, she had many beloved friends Deaconess Estelle Archer, Deaconess Julia Bullock and Deaconess Thelma Bolling. Deaconess Annie V. Cherry was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church serving the Lord over 50 years. She served as recording and financial secretary for 28 consecutive years on the Deaconess Board. Also, she served as a Sunday school teacher, VBS teacher and sang in the Intermediate Choir for many years. At Star Fellowship Baptist Church she continued to serve on the Deaconess Board until being elevated to emeritus status. She took pride in ministering to others by providing a helping hand to her extended family as well as friends and relatives in need. Annie V. Cherry kept children as well as her grandchildren. She would give her last to fulfill the desires and needs of others. Deaconess Annie V. Cherry provided her children with an excellent spiritual foundation by taking them to church and leading by example. She lived her life devoted to Our Lord and Savior Jesus The Christ and would often advise us to keep on praying and the Lord would show you the way. "Let not your hears be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father's House are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you! And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. John 14:1-3 Funeral service will be Friday, February 23, 2018 11:00AM Mimms Chapel. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment VA Veterans Cemetery.