Private family services are planned.

Annie was born July 5, 1916 in Huntsville, Alabama. She married Malous Whitt in 1946 in Huntsville, Alabama. The couple made their home in Illinois, where they lived for over 60 years. Annie was a manager for a laundry business in Illinois. Annie moved to Adams-Friendship area in 2003 to be closer to her family.

Annie enjoyed playing board games, collecting John Wayne memorabilia, walking, and watching old western movies.

Annie was a loving mother and grandmother. She was truly one life that affected so many. She was someone to always give you a smile with her stories, jokes, and laughter. She inspired and amazed everyone with her vitality and love for life. Her generosity, kindness, and smile warmed the hearts of everyone that knew her. She lived an independent life and a life to the fullest. She would often say, "Never give up, never give up" and she never did give up. We will miss her.

Annie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Malous Whitt; sisters: Lizzy, Elsie, and Buela; and brother, Bill.

Survivors include her...