Annie Marie Howard Phillips, 65, of Watha Passed from her earthly life Friday, July 6, 2018 at Pender Memorial Hospital.

She was born July 3, 1953 in Pender County, the daughter of the late William "Bill" and June Register Howard.

Annie is survived by her children, Albert Phillips, Johnny Phillips (Kim), and Ann Janicki (Lee); grandchildren, Cassie Janicki (Sam) and Chandler Howard; sister, Mildred Rogers (Bob); brother, Jimmy Howard; and many extended family.

For 20 years Annie was a faithful and loyal newspaper carrier for the Wilmington StarNews in the Wallace area.

Annie with her radiant smile lived simply, worked hard, and loved her family. Annie was loved and will be greatly missed.

The family will receive friends 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 8, 2018 at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Burgaw Chapel.

Graveside service will be 3:00 p.m. Monday at Riverview Memorial Park with the Rev. Tony Fontana conducting the service.

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In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home, PO Box 1316, Burgaw, NC 28425.

Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.