Annette Wimberley Flowers' Obituary
We celebrate and cherish the life of our devoted Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother, Annette Wimberley Flowers who departed this life on October 25, 2021. Born in San Antonio, Texas on October 10, 1925 to Attorney Joseph Wimberley and Bertha Addison, she married William K Flowers Jr., M.D. on September 22, 1947 and was the mother of two sons, William K. Flowers III M.D. and Christopher R. Flowers. She is preceded in death by brothers Joseph Wimberley Jr., John Wimberley and sister Sylvia Smith. Her greatest joy were her beloved Grandchildren Mark Flowers, Zoli Jamal Osaze, Christopher W. Flowers M.D., Dr. Aliya Flowers, Aric Flowers, Amon Flowers and Heta Flowers; Great Grandchildren Gavin Flowers, Christopher W. Flowers II and Carter Flowers; Daughters-In-Law Dr. Jana Flowers, Catkin Flowers and Judy Banks M.D.; Nieces and Nephews Gail Wimberley, Vivian Murdock, Jocelyn Smith, Joni Crawford, Gerald Smith and other wonderful Grandnieces and Nephews. Annette adored her deceased cousins in San Antonio, Elise Moore and Flora Hull and her many devoted friends and Bridge partners.
Having earned her master's degree in business at The University of North Texas, Annette felt honored and blessed to serve as a college professor at San Antonio College, Bishop College, Richland College and retired from Brookhaven College. She had a sincere love for teaching and in 1989 was chosen for the Laurel Award from the Association of University Women. In her early years in Dallas, Annette rendered unlimited volunteer service to St. Peter Catholic School, the YMCA, C. V. Roman Medical Society, the Cancer Society and other groups and service organizations, Faith and family were foremost in Annette's life and as a devout cradle Roman Catholic, Annette was a Steward in each Parish she attended. She was a founding member of the Dallas Chapter of Links Inc., a Charter Member of The 13 Hearts Bridge Club, and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority at Southern University. Annette was also an avid world traveler, and as a travel agent she enjoyed visiting and guiding tours in all parts of Europe, Asis, Mexico, the Caribbean, Canada, South American, Russia, Guatemala and a host of other countries. She loved gardening, playing bridge and welcoming everyone to her home. Annette will lovingly be remembered by her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren as "Grams"
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be sent to:
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105
The Rosary will be held on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at 1:00pm at Seton Faith Formation Center Chapel: 3100 W. Spring Creek Pkwy., Plano, Texas 75023
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