Jessie Laura Annis

November 2, 1929 - December 19, 2016

Mattoon, IL – Jessie Laura Annis, age 87, of Mattoon, IL, passed away at 12:46 p.m., Monday, December 19, 2016, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Champaign, IL. The graveside service in her honor will begin at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 22, 2016, at Dodge Grove Cemetery with Pastor Dan Haifley officiating. Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938 is assisting the family. Burial will follow at Dodge Grove Cemetery in Mattoon, IL Born November 2, 1929, in Moultrie County, IL, Jessie was the daughter of Robert Gerald and Anna Frances(Fugate) Armantrout. She married Dale F. Annis on December 30, 1950, in Mattoon, IL. He survives. Other survivors include their son, Chris Annis and his wife Teresa of Mattoon, IL; three grandchildren, Aaron Young of Texas, Josh Annis and Jenna Annis both of Mattoon, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Robert Armantrout; two sisters, Ruth Daily and Emma Hortenstine, and one daughter, Dale Ann Young. Jessie was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. In the 1950’s she attended Utterback College. She was employed with Coles-Moultrie Coop for several years as a secretary. Mrs. Annis was a member of the Maranatha Baptist Church, she had deep faith and read her bible daily. More than anything, she loved spending time with her family. Please visit www.mitchell-jerdan.com or www.facebook.com/mitchelljerdanfuneralhome to light a virtual candle in her honor or share a memory with her family.