Annie C. Heath, 1942-2020
YOUNGSTOWN — On Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, Annie Clee Reid Heath, 78, daughter of Norman Reed and Fannie Reed Tayborn, was called to eternal rest peacefully at Beeghly Oaks.
She was born Feb. 28, 1942, in Rocky Mount, N.C. She relocated to Brooklyn, N.Y., in 1958.
She worked in the medical field as a private duty nurse for more than 27 years. She relocated again to Youngstown in 1984, where she became a faithful member of Peoples Chapel as she began to grow spiritually. God moved her to Idlewood Church of God, where she became a faithful member until her health began to fail. She served on the devotional team; she faithfully cleaned the church every week. In 2016, she joined as a member of Union Baptist Church, until her passing.
She graduated in 2009 at the age of 67 with her GED. She was a true prayer warrior. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, enjoyed watching TV, traveling, cooking and gardening. She will be best remembered for her sternness, kind heart and her generosity. Her love was and passion was helping all those in need that she possibly could.
She leaves to cherish her memory, four daughters, Min Avery Dembert of Youngstown, Judy (Donnie) Stancil of Brooklyn, N.Y., Joann (Perry) Heath of Raleigh, N.C., and Charlsie Heath of Youngstown; sons, Allen Lee Scott of Youngstown, Abdul (Admina) Kareem, Henry (Hilda) Heath of Youngstown, Johnny (Bonetta) Heath of Youngstown; 32 grandchildren; 37 great-granchildren; one sister, Verline Hale; one brother, James (Doris) Reid; four godchildren, Dawn Hedges, Rahiem Wright, Jose Monserrat and Elizabeth Brown; an adopted daughter, Diane Mabone; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; four children, Ronald Reid, Wanda Reid, Mathis, Cleveland Reid and Danill Reid; four brothers, David Stamper, Norman Reed Jr., John Robert Reed and Sylvester Reed, David Stamper, Norman Reed Jr., John Robert Reed, and Sylvester Reed; and five sisters, Irma Corbett, Ellis Mae Patrick, Bernice Wise, Lucille Brown and Lucy Bell Alston.
Visitation will be 1 to 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, at L.E. Black, Phillips and Holden Funeral Home. Guests are required to wear masks and practice social distancing. Due to the pandemic, guests are asked not to linger after viewing. Private services will be held for the family at 2 p.m.
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