Pastor Annie Katherine Alston Nettles, age 74 of Pittsboro, NC transitioned into eternal rest on Friday, January 14, 2022 at WakeMed-Raleigh Hospital in Raleigh NC.
The Obituary
Mrs. Annie K. Nettles, daughter of the late Lessie J. Alston and Bernice Alston was born on October 18, 1947, in Chatham County North Carolina. She departed this life on January 14. 2022 at WakeMed Hospital in Raleigh NC.
Annie K. Nettles graduated from Chatham High School. In 1965, she married Richard Nettles Jr., and to their union six children were born.
At an early age, she attended Wesley's Chapel United Church of Christ. She then started her own bible ministry in the homes of many in the community. She served as a minister for many years. In 1992, She became the Pastor of her own church "Praise Temple Bible Mission". She was also part of F.I.S.T, which stands for "Fighting Ignorance Spreading Truth" There she worked alongside Thabiti Boone who is the founder of Thabiti Enterprises. This program was designed to implement activities/programs to engage youth in learning and recreational activities.
She is preceded in death by one daughter, Anita B. Nettles and her parents Lessie and Bernice Alston.
Left to cherish her memories are three sons: John Nettles of Siler City, NC, Joseph Nettles of Pittsboro NC, and Patrick Nettles (Tracy) of Burlington NC; two daughters; Keisha Nettles of Pittsboro NC, and Chanda Nettles of Siler City NC; two brothers; Lessie L. Alston of Greensboro NC, and Benjamin Alston (Cathy) of Fountain Inn SC; four sisters; Alice Alexander of Siler City NC, Janice Cheek (Jerome) of Cole Ridge NC, Edna Garrison (Marty) of Graham NC, and Donna Alston of Burlington NC; thirteen grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.
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