Bertha Annette Ekpuk, 69, passed away on March 1st, 2019 at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital (Atlanta, Georgia). She was the wife of Friday S. Ekpuk. Annette and Friday were happily married for forty-two years.
Annette was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, to Richard and Mary Mitchell. She graduated from Central Piedmont Community College. A driven professional with an unmatched work ethic. She held a successful career in Commercial Property Insurance for over 40 years. A member of Word of Faith Family Worship Cathedral (Austell, Georgia), she served on the Hospitality Ministries providing nourishment to her church family, as she so relished in her passion for cooking.
Annette will be remembered for being the matriarch of the family. She enjoyed spending quality time with “The Girls”, her seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She will be remembered by her siblings as the peacemaker, confidant and healer.
Annette is survived by her loving family, husband, Friday S. Ekpuk, daughters, Rotonda D. Carter (Eric), Bridget L. Grier, Dana S. Maloof (Chris). Surviving siblings: sister, Patricia Withers; brothers, Richard Mitchell, Raymond Mitchell, Kenneth Mitchell (Ola), Charlie Mitchell, and Ronald Mitchell. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mitchell, one sister Lorraine Freeman and one brother, James Edward Mitchell Sr.
Annette’s Legacy of LOVE:
Grandchildren: Eric Duane Carter, Jr. Rapheal Deonte Carter, Nicholas Maurice Grier, Aliya Nicole Maloof, Synde Nicole Grier, Mitchell Cameron Grier, and Caleb Zachery Maloof
Great-Grandchildren: Brookelynn Vaughan, Trenton Carter, Landon Carter, Kamari Carter, and Marley Carter
God Daughter: Whitney Farley
Her passionate/giving heart, love of cooking and fiery spirit will be remembered by all. A MOM TO MANY AND FRIEND TO ALL.
Psalm 112: Godliness Has Promise of This and the Future Life
Praise ye the Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, that delighteth greatly in his commandments his seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.
Immediately following the service, guest will have the opportunity to greet the family and enjoy light refreshments.
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