Annie Jeanette was born on August 14, 1933 in Whistler, AL to Frank and Ora Mae Harford. She was one of four sisters. Annie Jeanette married her one and only love, Billy Earl West, at the age of 16 and their marriage lasted until the day of her passing, 71 years. During their marriage they had one daughter, Cynthia “Cindy” Ann. Cindy married Teddy Thomas and they both had two sons, Justin and Adam Thomas. Justin has a daughter, Anna Grace, and a son, Hayes. Adam has a daughter, LillyAnn, and a son, Lawson.
Annie Jeanette was an amazing wife, mother and grandmother. She and Billy traveled the world throughout his military career. He eventually settled at Columbus Air Force Base where he retired. They enjoyed their “golden” years in Columbus until relocating to Fairhope, AL to be closer to their family.
She loved her family more than anything and she devoted her life to making them happy. Her biggest loss was losing her only daughter, Cindy, in 2000 to Ovarian Cancer. It was a devastating time for all, but she remained strong for her family.
Annie Jeanette was an active member of the First Baptist Church in Columbus, MS until moving to Fairhope, AL where she and Billy joined the First Baptist Church. Annie Jeanette was a devout Christian who loved the Lord and she truly believed that one day she would be reunited with Cindy in Heaven.
Annie Jeanette was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Ora Mae, her sisters, Ethel and Patricia and her only daughter, Cindy. She is survived by her husband, Billy West, her sister Katherin, her son-n-law, Ted Thomas, her grandsons Justin and Adam, and their children, Anna Grace, Hayes, LillyAnn and Lawson. Visitation services will be held on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Pine Crest Cemetery, located at 1939 Dauphin Island Parkway, Mobile, AL 36605. Graveside service will follow at 11AM. Flowers may be sent to Pine Crest Cemetery and any donations in her honor are requested to be sent to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children or St. Jude’s Hospital.
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