Annie Searcy's Obituary
Annie Pearl Searcy, born on February 6, 1935, in Ada, Oklahoma, peacefully passed away on February 2, 2025, just shy of her 90th birthday.
She was the beloved daughter of Eddie Austin Little and Ora Davault. Eddie was born in Oklahoma on July 21, 1895, and passed away in Stratford, Oklahoma, on September 4, 1978. Ora was born in Texas on May 28, 1905, and departed this life in Pontotoc, Oklahoma, on April 1, 1962.
Annie was one of eight siblings and is preceded in death by her sisters: Alma Sheppard (1927-2006), Florence Jenkins (1924-2012), Lorene Pierce (1927-2008), Susie Hertz (1929-1991); and brothers: Haskell Little (1928-1999), Joe Little (1930-2006), and Johnny Little (1944-2009).
She was the proud and loving mother of seven children: Matthew Lewis Gurley (1952-2016), Jerry Dean Gurley (1954) and his spouse Tammie, Wesley Wayne Gurley (1955) and his spouse Tammie, Richard Lee Gurley (1956) and his spouse Belinda, Ray Gurley (1957) and his spouse Diane, Carla Ann Scalf (1967) and her spouse Todd Lines, and Dawn Kim Reynolds (1974) and her spouse Randy.
Annie's legacy includes 22 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great-grandchildren, all of whom were touched by her love and dedication.
Annie was a devoted homemaker, mother, and dedicated Day Care cook for 35 years, retiring at the age of 77. She was widely known and loved for her extraordinary ability to make a can of green beans taste as if they had just come from the field. Her culinary skills and warm presence were thoroughly missed by the children and their families at the Day Care upon her retirement.
Some of Annie's favorite things included Coke, chocolate, gravy and biscuits, chocolate glazed donuts, red beans and cornbread, and the Gurley family reunion fish fry.
Her loved ones hold cherished memories of celebrating her 80th birthday in 2015, Christmases filled with toys when the boys were little, road trips to Ada, Oklahoma to visit grandparents and cousins, Easter Sundays with new church clothes and memorable services, Mom making log candy, and her cooking fried chicken livers.
Annie was always there for her children, from cooking meals for them when they moved out on their own to helping care for her ex-husband when he was sick, even though they were divorced. Her presence will be missed, but her love and memories will forever remain in the hearts of her family and friends.
Annie Pearl Searcy's life was a testament to love, dedication, and the cherished art of turning simple moments into cherished memories. She will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Memorial Service will be held Monday, February 17, 10:30am at Wildwood Chapel.
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