Annie Louise (Flowers) Tomlinson

Annie Louise Tomlinson passed away on August 31, 2023 at Carolina East in New Bern, North Carolina. 

Funeral services will be held at Noon Friday Sept.8, 2023 at Riverdale United Methodist Church 5195 US-70 New Bern with the Rev Neil Salter officiating. Burial will be in the New Bern Memorial Cemetery.

Annie was born in Wilson County, on October 24,1918. She was married to the love of her life John Tomlinson for 36 years. They raised their four girls Margaret, Louise, Janet, Peggy and two sons John Jr, and Fred in Riverdale, NC. Annie loved her bluegrass and country music, fishing, sunflowers, cooking and baking. Annie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and nothing made Annie happier than visiting with her family. 

Annie is preceded in death by her parents Walter Flowers and Martha Louise Barnes Flowers; her two brothers and one sister, husband John Harris Tomlinson, step-daughter Margaret Morgan and son-in-law Everett Morgan, son-in-law O.J. Mason Gray, daughter Martha Louise Barber and son-in-law Jerry R. Barber, son John Julian Tomlinson and son-in-law Rufus Byron Ingram. 

Annie is survived by her daughter Janet Ingram, daughter Peggy Gray (Ralph Fuller), son Fred Tomlinson (Stephanie), grandchildren Martha Barber Weaver (Craig), Judy Suitt (Chett), Michael Gray (Sheila), Tina Glover (Jack), Wendy Curlew (Mike). She is also survived by 15 beloved great-grandchildren and 7 great-great grandchildren.                                                                           

The family of Annie would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the staff at Bayview Nursing Home, and the doctors and nursing staff with Carolina East Comfort Care Department. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Riverdale United Methodist Church, where Annie was a member for over 70 years. 

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