Obituary of Annie Mae Hicks

Annie Triplett Hicks of Triplett, NC died peacefully at Watauga Medical Center and joined her Lord and Savior in Heaven on April 30, 2023. She was born July 13, 1951, to the late Gordie and Doyce Triplett in Deep Gap, NC. Also preceding her death are her brothers Morris, Harold, and Mack Triplett. Ann is survived by her sons Stanley (Claire) of Wilmington and Tommy (Jennifer) of Currie. Her brother Jimmy of Georgia. Grandchildren whom she adored Stan, Chris, Sara, Kaitlyn, Lexi, Sydney, Solomon, and Gannon. She is also survived by many great-grandchildren she was so proud of. Ann was born in Deep Gap, NC where she lived for many years. She attended Watauga High School. Ann worked many years at Watauga Agriculture Department where she would help teach others to learn how to live better lives. She was the best cook and knew how to love her family and friends. She loved the Lord Jesus and happily shared that love with others. Ann loved gospel music, painting, and reading but most of all she loved family and friends gathering for great food and coffee and fellowshipping with all the people she loved most. Anyone who came to visit knew there would be a fresh pot of coffee and a table full of amazing food. Everyone always felt loved at Ann's house. A graveside celebration of life will take place on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 2:00 pm at Simmons Family Cemetery in Triplett. The family would like to thank everyone for your love and prayers for Ann as well as the family during this time. Online condolences may be shared with the family at the website www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com. Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Hicks family.