Annie Jaunita Carey

Annie Jaunita Carey, a longtime Coffeyville, Kansas resident, passed away at the age of 89 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center with her family at her bedside. 

Annie was born on October 18, 1935 in Cottonwood, Oklahoma to Willie and Liddie (Washburn) Love. Annnie shared her childhood with her brother Clyde and sister Virginia. 

On May 4, 1951 Annie was united in marriage to her beloved husband John Carey, in Borger, Texas. The two started their life together making their home in Texas prior to investing in purchasing their home in Coffeyville where they raised their children, John, Pamela, Ronald and Anita. Annie was able to maintain independent living in her home she had resided in for over 60 years. John preceded her in death on November 10, 2011. 

As a young family Annie and John enjoyed taking their kids camping, boating and water skiing. She was always actively involved with John, Pamela, Ronald and Anita, she enjoyed experiencing activities with them. Annie and John enjoyed traveling together and were grateful for the extended invitation to accompany their sister-in-law on travels, they felt very blessed with the opportunity. 

Annie worked at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center in the admissions department and retired from there with over 25 years of service. 

Annie was a loving wife, mother and friend. She loved to cook and bake delicious food for those she loved, this was her way of expressing her affection to others. She was a faithful servant to her Lord and Savior, a faithful attender of Coffeyville First Assembly of God. She also served in several areas of the church including teaching hospitality classes, preparing food for fellowship gatherings. 

Annie’s legacy will live on through her children John Carey, Pamela Stotts, Ronald Carey and Anita Mulhall, ten grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren. Annie was preceded in death by her husband and parents and siblings. 

Annie will be laid to rest next to her husband John in Fairview Cemetery with a private burial. To leave a message of condolence or share a memory visit www.fordwulfbrunschapel.com