Annie Farmer

ELM CITY - Annie Lee Bryant Farmer, 99, died Monday, October 4, 2010, at Skeet Club Manor in High Point, NC. She was born July 27, 1911, in Wilson County to William Joshua and Virginia Moore Bryant. She graduated from Elm City High School in 1928, and earned her degree from East Carolina Teachers College (ECU) in 1931. She taught elementary school in the surrounding area for many years, a number of which were in Elm City. She was an active member of Elm City Methodist Church, holding numerous volunteer positions over the years. She was an avid reader and enjoyed gardening, cooking, playing Bridge, and spending time with her friends and family. She married George Harrison Farmer on August 29, 1936, who preceded her in death. Her daughter, Georgia Ann Farmer Starnes of High Point, also preceded her in death. She is survived by her son-in-law Byron Starnes of High Point; granddaughter Ann Reece and husband, Jordan, of High Point; and two great-grandsons, Walt Reece of Wake Forest University and High Point, and Harrison Reece of High Point. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, October 14, at Elm City United Methodist Church with visitation immediately following. Memorials may be made to Elm City United Methodist Church, PO Box 307, Elm City NC 27822, Hospice of the Piedmont, 1801 Westchester Dr., High Point, NC 27262, or to the charity of one's choice.