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Annie Beatrice Myrick Washam Sessoms Russell

February 27, 1927 – March 9, 2014

Annie Beatrice Myrick Washam Sessoms Russell
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<p>Annie Beatrice Myrick Washam Sessoms Russell was born February 27, 1927, in Ft. Mill, S.C. This beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully March 9, 2014.</p>
<p>In lieu of flowers, please send donations to your local hospice. Services will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Friday, March 14, at Zipperer&rsquo;s Funeral Home.</p>

<p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: medium;"><strong>Agnes (Sissy) Witsell</strong></span></p>
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<p>Agnes (Sissy) Witsell (n&eacute;e Fanelli), 79, daughter of the late Rose and John Fanelli, went home to heaven to be with the Lord Jesus on February 26, 2014.</p>
<p>Sis was predeceased by her brother John, her sisters Angel (Carmella) Oreo and Mary Ann Parkinson, and her granddaughter Hope Witsell.</p>
<p>She leaves behind to cherish her memory her sister Janet Doto and brother Michael (Lois) Fanelli. She also leaves daughters Roseann McCaffrey and Fran (Bob) Shaw; son Cholly (Donna) Witsell; granddaughter Michelle Shaw; grandsons Bradley Shaw, Wesley Shaw and Matthew McCaffrey;&nbsp; as well as many beloved nieces, nephews and in-laws.</p>
<p>Sis was a devoted and sacrificing mother, relative and friend with the hugest heart. She loved her family, dabbling in art in many forms, fishing, shopping and a little gambling. Her unique and warm humor and heartfelt laugh will be sorely missed.</p>
<p>Her family in Pennsylvania had a Catholic Mass said in her honor at Saint Gabriel&rsquo;s Catholic Church in Norwood, Pa., on Sunday, March 9.</p>
<p>Her family in Florida will also have&nbsp; a Catholic Mass said in her honor at Saint Anne Catholic Church in Ruskin, Fla., on Saturday, March 15.</p>
<p>A Celebration of Sis&rsquo; Life service will be held at the clubhouse of Caribbean Isles Mobile Home Park, 405 Elsberry Road, Apollo Beach, on Sunday, March 16, at 1 p.m. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.</p>
<p>In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to The Warriors for Hope Outreach Ministry at