Thursday, February 1, 2018 7:56 am

Annie Lou Biggerstaff, age 81, of Forest City passed away Thursday, January 25, 2018.

Born January 14, 1937 in Rutherford County, she was a daughter of the late OP Davis and Hattie Mae Dyer Davis. Annie was a hospice volunteer, cosmetologist, manager of Family Dollar store, worked in textiles and served as a pastor's wife for many years. Her life's enjoyments included collecting salt and pepper shakers, sea shells and lighthouses. She also enjoyed painting, coloring, and crafts. Annie was a faithful member of Smith Grove Baptist Church and was a dedicated wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of sixty years, the Reverend Robert Biggerstaff; one brother, Wade Davis and a sister-in-law, Geretha Davis.

Those left to cherish her memory include two sons, Jim Biggerstaff of Zebulon, NC and Mark Biggerstaff and wife, Elizabeth of Forest City; one sister, Carolyn Craft of Forest City; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

A graveside service was conducted at the Smith Grove Baptist Cemetery. Rev Terry White and Rev Tom Willoughby officiated.

Memorial donations are respectfully requested to the Smith Grove Baptist Church Missions Fund, PO Box 1195, Forest City, NC 28043.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements.