Annette McCarver

Elma Annette McCarver, 84, of Charlotte, NC, died on Monday, December 7, 2020. Annette as she was commonly known, was born in Cabarrus County on May 23, 1936, the daughter of Coleman and Elma Wallace Williams. At a young age, her family moved to Idlewild and Ware Road in Charlotte which is where she grew up. She graduated from East Mecklenburg High School. A fellow student and bus driver, John McCarver, accepted a bet from a friend that he could not get a date with her. So John detoured from his route, asked her if she needed a ride and in 1955, he secured the bet by marrying this beautiful woman. They were married for 29 years before he died in October of 1984. Annette worked in a hosiery mill for a time before working at Idlewild Child Daycare and also as a custodian for New Hope Baptist Church. Church was an extremely important part of her life, Annette enjoyed teaching Sunday School, singing in the choir, and being part of outreach to follow up with those who did not attend scheduled services to make sure they were okay. Church had a special meaning to Annette because it started on her parent’s front porch on Idlewild and her grandmother gave the first $5 offering to the church. Annette was the last living charter member of New Hope Baptist Church. Annette was blessed with a talent to use her hands. She enjoyed crocheting, working in the yard, gardening and playing the piano. She was also fiercely independent and lived in her home off Brief Road until the time of her passing. Most of all, she loved the time spent with family and would daily call her sister, Frances, and read the bible to her over the phone since her sister had eye issues and could not read it herself. Later in life, she became an active grandmother. Picking up her grandchildren at school and being like another mother was just another way she showed her love to her family. She was a loving and caring soul who blessed those who knew her. Annette is survived by her two children: Diane (husband Thane) Black of Mint Hill and Karen (husband Richard) Davis of Matthews; four grandchildren: Tabatha (husband Colby) Brown and their daughter Avery, Kimberly (husband John) Coppolo and their children Gabriel, Colton, Dax and Kylie; Jessica (husband David) Italia and their children Nathan and Addison; and Erin Black. Annette is further survived by three sisters: Ruby Bartlett, Barbara Ivestor and Shirley Howell; her church family at New Hope Baptist Church, and numerous other family members and friends. In addition to her parents and her husband, Annette was preceded in death by her siblings Frances Lily and Russell Williams. Annette’s family has given the family of Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home the privilege of caring for her and for them. A gathering of friends and family will take place at 1 pm on Thursday, December 10, at New Hope Baptist Church, 7841 Idlewild Road, Charlotte, NC, 28212. At 2 pm, all will gather for the funeral service led by Pastor Jason Smith. Following the service, Annette will be taken in procession to her final place of earthly rest next to her husband John at Sunset Memory Gardens, 8901 Lawyers Road, Charlotte, NC 28227. In honor of her love and commitment to her church, the family respectfully requests that in lieu of flowers, any memorial donations be made to New Hope Baptist Church, online at https://onrealm.org/newhopecharlotte/-/give/NHBCegive As a reminder, social distancing and mask guidelines are in effect during the services. Thank you for your anticipated participation in these guidelines. To view remotely, please follow these instructions Topic: McCarver Funeral Service Time: Dec 10, 2020 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82435989252?pwd=UGUzNnhieDZlZE9NSFJ1aDVvZStodz09 Meeting ID: 824 3598 9252 Passcode: 501012 One tap mobile +13017158592,,82435989252#,,,,,,0#,,501012# US (Washington D.C) +13126266799,,82435989252#,,,,,,0#,,501012# US (Chicago) Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 824 3598 9252 Passcode: 501012 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcLqtftszE

Annette McCarver

May 23, 1936 - December 7, 2020