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Funeral: 1 p.m. Monday, June 13, 2016 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 12 noon until time of service on Monday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: Floral Garden of Memories
Annie Mae Douthit, age 74, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Thursday morning, June 9, 2016, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.
Annie was born October 22, 1941, in Alabama. She was married to Cecil “Fred” Shelton and later to Richard E. Burkett. Annie then married Troy Eugene “Gene” Douthit on October 19, 1982. He preceded her in death November 3, 2014. During the years she worked at area hospitals and also at the Flora Elks. Annie loved her dogs and enjoyed collecting dolls.
She is survived by 3 sons: James “Jim” (Leslie) Shelton of Evansville, IN, Cecil (Tara) Shelton of Flora, and Jason (Annette) Burkett of Flora; 6 grandchildren: Alisa, Charley, Dani, Jason Christopher, Dillon, and Logan; 2 stepsons: Larry (Debbie) Douthit of Newburg, IN and Mark (Cheryl) Forth of Andrews, IN; 4 stepdaughters: Gina Douthit of Flora, Kayla (Kevin) Steele of Flora, Brandi Vaughn of Magnolia, KY, and Christina Forth Daggett of Andrews, IN; stepdaughter-in-law: Mary Douthit of Evansville, IN; 2 sisters: Sara (Larry) Collins of Illinois and Marie (Joe) Adair of Georgia; and a number of step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband: Gene Douthit, a stepson: Danny Douthit, 2 step-grandsons: Brent Shroyer and Derek Windle, a step-granddaughter: Natasha Windle, and several brothers and sisters.
A funeral service for Annie Douthit will be 1 p.m. Monday, June 13, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, with visitation from 12 noon until the hour of service on Monday. Pastor Richard Artis will officiate. Interment will be in the Floral Garden of Memories. Memorial donations in Annie’s memory may be given to Fur A Good Paws and will be accepted through the funeral home.
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Annie will be greatly missed. She was such a good friend to me and my family. Prayers to her family.
Prayers for such a sweet family.
You Will be missed,Such a great and kindhearted person.
I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.
Our deepest sympathies for your loss.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to each family member. You are each in our prayers.
Our sincere sympathies to Annie's family and many friends. She was a very sweet and caring lady. She will be missed, but forever remembered.
Very sorry for your loss.
I am sorry to hear of Annie's passing. I always enjoyed her friendship. She and Gene were good friends to me. No longer does she have to suffer from her health problems. She is singing in Heaven now. RIP Annie ❤️
Prayers for the family. May God comfort you all.
I am so sorry for your loss Prayers to you all
Prayers to the Family. Annie was a Delight to all. I shall always remember the trips to the Dr. in Evansville. We always ate out, then went to the $ Tree before coming home. Oh, so much fun and laughter on those trips I will never forget.
Thoughts and Prayers!
so very sorry for your loss .. h ugs and prayer
Sorry for the loss of your loved one. May the good memories help to bring Peace and Comfort during this time of grievance .
Im so sorry for your loss. Annie was such a lovely, caring person. I enjoyed working with her at the Care Center we became close friends.
we are so sorry for your loss
Our thoughts and prayers are with the families at this time of sorrow. Blessings for comfort.
Annie always made me smile. She had a sweet, caring nature. I'm so sorry for your loss, but now she is pain free. She was an inspiration to all who knew her.
So very sorry for your loss. God Bless you all
Annie was a good friend of mine. When I lived in Flora she live with me for awhile. We had very good times together and I will miss her. Prayers for her and her family.
part of my childhood, i will rember them times forever. thinking of you cecil
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