Jones, Annie Bannister

Annie Bannister Jones, 89, of Christiansburg, VA departed this life Thursday, March 23, 2017, at Kroontje Health Care Center, Blacksburg, VA.

She was born August 11, 1927 in Christiansburg, VA. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Willie H. Jones, parents Gratton and Elvira Bannister, sisters, Sadie Morris, Hattie Dennis, and Virginia Carr, brothers, William and Roy Bannister.

She is survived by her sister Kathleen Robinson of Christiansburg, VA, special nephew Charles “Buncie” Bannister of Atlanta, GA that lived with Willie and Annie in Queens, NY, a special friend that she considered as a daughter Valerie Ramey, Christiansburg, VA and a host of nieces and nephews.

Annie graduated from Christiansburg Industrial Institute and attended Delaware State College and received her degree in Home Economics. Annie and her husband resided in Queens, NY where she was employed by Graybill Co. Later years they moved back to Christiansburg, where she was employed at Ryan’s Restaurant until her health declined.

She joined Schaeffer Memorial Baptist Church at an early age and was a faithful member until her health declined. She was the head of the kitchen committee for the church. Any function at the church had to be presented to perfection, especially for the Pastors Anniversary. China, glassware, flatware, and tablecloths were to be used for all occasions instead of paper and plastic products. Her motto was to do it right or get out of “Her” kitchen.