Mrs. Annette Y. Baskett

Annette Yvonne Baskett was born on June 24, 1936, in Rutherfordton, North Carolina. Annette was the 13th child born to the late Cornelius and Mary Lowrence. Annette Lowrence married her high school sweetheart Jacob Baskett on December 18, 1953. Jacob and Annette were married for 61 years and had 10 beautiful children, 20 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren.

Jacon and Annette worked hard to support their family. Jacob worked for Ford for 50 years and Annette worked for Wayne County for two decades. In their spare time they could be seen driving through the city in their classic car together. There were a number of things that brough joy to Annette. Her love for God, her children, and flowers. She was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses in June of 1974, and she remained faithful to her death.

Annette loved her children very much. The following is her inspirational message to them: You are the best part of my life. I will always love you. I have not been perfect but will always cherish having you as my wonderful children. 

Annette is survived by: Bernard Lowrance, Sherri Walker, Fred Baskett (preceded in death), Deborah Shelton, Marion Kirkland, Stanley, Janette Baskett (Tyrone Price), Anthony Baskett (Lena Baskett), Dwayne Baskett (Zina Brown), and Connie McGee (Theron McGee). Annette is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. 

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