Annie Lou Dunbar's Obituary
MURRELL, ANNIE L. was born on August 1, 1933 in Greenville, Texas to Bernice & James C. Murrell. She was raised in Greenville, Texas and attend Booker T. Washington High School. She united with True Vine Baptist Church at the age of 12. She met and married Charles E. Whaley, who preceded her in death, and to this union they had four children, Shirley A. Whaley Williams and husband, Eddie, Franklin C. Whaley and wife, Edna, Brenda J. Whaley Overstreet and husband, James, Dean E. Whaley and wife, Stacey. They moved and made Dallas their home, but always went back to Greenville to visit with family. She was a loving wife, mother, and homemaker. They divorced and she moved on with her life working and supporting her family. She met and married Augustus R. Combs Jr. in Dallas, Texas who preceded her in death. They were married for 17 yrs. The marriage ended in a divorce. Later in years she moved to Plano, Texas where she met and married George L. Dunbar, who also preceded her in death. They were married for 17yrs. until his death. Family and friends were Annie’s passion and joy. Annie loved to cook and entertain frequently, she had family gatherings and parties at her house. She loved listening to her blues and no one was a stranger to her. She also opened her heart and home to those in need. Annie was also a great care taker, she took care of her dad’s aunts and raised four of her grandchildren. Annie had the biggest heart and always there to lend you her time, money and advice. If you had a problem you can always take it to Annie(momma), she was the go to person. In her younger years. she was active and loved being outdoors spending time with family and friends. Summertime was also a big treat with her. Annie would gather her whole family and travel out of town to a resort where she would camp, fish and eat barbeque. Annie Lou was diagnosed with breast cancer, she did not allow that to keep her down. With the support of her daughters she was now a cancer survivor. Annie left us with a memory we are proud to own, she enjoy her family and if you were in a room with her she had a wonderful smile that could light up a room. She leaves to cherish, ten grandchildren, 19 great- grandchildren and one great great-grandchild, a sister, Maggie L. Murrell White (Fred); a sister-in-law, Maxine Dunbar, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Your painful days are over, your restless nights have passed. GOD saw you getting weary, the hill too steep to climb, he put his arms around you and whispered, Peace be thine. (This is a small insert to momma from Felicia (granddaughter). Visitation will be from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Saturday, December 28, 2013 at Restland Funeral Home. Service will be held Monday, December 30, 2013 at 9:30 AM at Restland Memorial Chapel.
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