Annie Mitchell Abraham Services for Annie Mitchell Abraham will be held Wednesday, October 17, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Meridian, with The Reverend Brian Ponder officiating. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery with Robert Barham Family Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Abraham, 97, of Meridian passed away quietly in her sleep October 14, 2012, at Fisher House Personal Care Home. Mrs. Abraham was a hardworking, unselfish, loving person who welcomed everyone to her table. She is best remembered as a caterer. She founded and operated Annie Abraham Catering until she was 81. Survivors include her sons, Dr. Woodie Abraham, Jr. and his wife Helen of Meridian, Dr. Ralph Abraham and his wife Mary of Hattiesburg, MS; grandchildren, Debbie Pipes and her husband Derrick of West Monroe, LA, Beverly Montgomery and her husband Jim of Memphis, TN, Cynthia Sanders and her husband Mark of Argyle, TX, Susanna Mullen of Rome, GA, Ralph Abraham, Jr. and his wife Carla of Hattiesburg, MS, Jennifer Abraham of Los Angeles, CA; sister, Louise Seide of West Palm Beach, FL; 12 great-grandchildren and 2 great- great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodie Abraham, Sr.; parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Mitchell, Sr.; siblings, George Mitchell (Nebbie), John Mitchell (Mann), E.J. Mitchell, Jr. (Bilbo), Effie Nosser, Marie White and Rosie Mitchell. The family would like to give special thanks to her wonderful caregivers, Felicia Marshall, Gwen Marshall, Evelyn McClelland and the staff at Fisher House. Memorials may be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1116 23rd Ave., Meridian, MS. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at robertbarhamffh.com. Visitation will be held Wednesday, 9-11 in the Parish Hall at the church.
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