Obituary for Annie Taggert
John 11:25-26 "Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:"
The Family Tribute
A smile for all, a heart of gold
One of the finest this world could hold
Never selfish, always kind
These are the memories she leaves behind…
Mrs. Annie Mae Hargrove Taggert, daughter of the late Albert Timothy and Birdie Mayfield Hargrove, was born on October 20, 1929, in Rowan County, NC. She was the oldest of nine children. Her siblings, Cornelius Hargrove, Sallie Marie Hargrove Carr, Frances Hargrove Hollmon, and Elton Hargrove, preceded her in death. She departed this life at Trinity Village in Hickory on March 18, 2022.
Annie Mae was educated in the Davie County School System and was a 1949 graduate of Davie County Training School. She retired from Burlington Industries of Mooresville in 1994. She enjoyed sewing, crafting and baking.
She joined Erwin Temple C.M.E. Church at an early age. In 1953, she wed Howard C. Taggert, Jr., and joined Mount Tabor Presbyterian Church where she was a faithful member for many years. She was a member of the Presbyterian Women, served as an Elder, and was a faithful supporter of the Christian Education Committee.
In addition to her parents and siblings, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard C. “Jack” Taggert, Jr. on April 20, 2019.
Those left to celebrate her life are daughters, Kathy Taggert and Rita Taggert, both of Statesville, N.C.; brother, Ernest (Nellie) Hargrove of Mocksville, N.C.; sisters, Alberta H. McEachern of Salisbury, N.C., Ethel H. Collins Trimiar of Mocksville, N.C., and Beaureane H. (William) Polk of Harrisburg, N.C.; sisters-in-law, Eller Weese Hargrove of Cooleemee, N.C., Phyllis Hargrove of Burlington, N.J., and a host of nieces, nephews, and loved ones who will cherish her memory.
When I come to the end of the road, and the sun has set for me
I want no rites in a gloom filled room, why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little, but not for long, and not with your head bowed low
Remember the love that once we shared, Miss me, but let me go.
For this is a journey we all must take and each must go alone.
It's all part of the master plan, a step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick at heart, go the friends we know.
Laugh at all the things we used to do, Miss me, but let me go.
Celebration of Life Services will be conducted Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. at Rutledge and Bighan Funeral Home in Statesville, N.C. Dr. Ethel Bamberg-Revis will officiate and burial will follow on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. in The National Cemetery in Salisbury, N.C. Mrs. Taggert will remain at Rutledge and Bigham Funeral Home where members of the family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., but will assemble at the residence646 Triplett Road, Cleveland, N.C., at other times.
In addition to flowers, please make donations to the Iredell Day Services Elder Center.
Acknowledgement from the Family
The family of the late Annie Mae Hargrove Taggert greatly appreciates the many expressions of kindness, support, and love you have shown to us during this period of bereavement.
Thanks for the excellent care provided daily. Because of the love and service extended by you, Mom’s days were brighter. Special thanks to Mrs. Roberta Dula – our In-home Caregiver; Iredell Adult Day Services, Trinity Village in Hickory; and special caregivers and neighbors including Tara Reid, Mary and Oscar Patterson, Chris and Pat Weber, Camaro Wilson, Spencer and Crystal Dagenhardt, Joe and Eyvette Isaac.
We thank each of you for loving and caring for Annie Mae and for that we are eternally grateful.
Visit the Book of Memories for Mrs. Taggert at www.rutledgeandbigham.com. Rutledge and Bigham Funeral Home is serving the Taggert Family.
The Family Tribute
A smile for all, a heart of gold
One of the finest this world could hold
Never selfish, always kind
These are the memories she leaves behind…
Mrs. Annie Mae Hargrove Taggert, daughter of the late Albert Timothy and Birdie Mayfield Hargrove, was born on October 20, 1929, in Rowan County, NC. She was the oldest of nine children. Her siblings, Cornelius Hargrove, Sallie Marie Hargrove Carr, Frances Hargrove Hollmon, and Elton Hargrove, preceded her in death. She departed this life at Trinity Village in Hickory on March 18, 2022.
Annie Mae was educated in the Davie County School System and was a 1949 graduate of Davie County Training School. She retired from Burlington Industries of Mooresville in 1994. She enjoyed sewing, crafting and baking.
She joined Erwin Temple C.M.E. Church at an early age. In 1953, she wed Howard C. Taggert, Jr., and joined Mount Tabor Presbyterian Church where she was a faithful member for many years. She was a member of the Presbyterian Women, served as an Elder, and was a faithful supporter of the Christian Education Committee.
In addition to her parents and siblings, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard C. “Jack” Taggert, Jr. on April 20, 2019.
Those left to celebrate her life are daughters, Kathy Taggert and Rita Taggert, both of Statesville, N.C.; brother, Ernest (Nellie) Hargrove of Mocksville, N.C.; sisters, Alberta H. McEachern of Salisbury, N.C., Ethel H. Collins Trimiar of Mocksville, N.C., and Beaureane H. (William) Polk of Harrisburg, N.C.; sisters-in-law, Eller Weese Hargrove of Cooleemee, N.C., Phyllis Hargrove of Burlington, N.J., and a host of nieces, nephews, and loved ones who will cherish her memory.
When I come to the end of the road, and the sun has set for me
I want no rites in a gloom filled room, why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little, but not for long, and not with your head bowed low
Remember the love that once we shared, Miss me, but let me go.
For this is a journey we all must take and each must go alone.
It's all part of the master plan, a step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick at heart, go the friends we know.
Laugh at all the things we used to do, Miss me, but let me go.
Celebration of Life Services will be conducted Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. at Rutledge and Bighan Funeral Home in Statesville, N.C. Dr. Ethel Bamberg-Revis will officiate and burial will follow on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. in The National Cemetery in Salisbury, N.C. Mrs. Taggert will remain at Rutledge and Bigham Funeral Home where members of the family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., but will assemble at the residence646 Triplett Road, Cleveland, N.C., at other times.
In addition to flowers, please make donations to the Iredell Day Services Elder Center.
Acknowledgement from the Family
The family of the late Annie Mae Hargrove Taggert greatly appreciates the many expressions of kindness, support, and love you have shown to us during this period of bereavement.
Thanks for the excellent care provided daily. Because of the love and service extended by you, Mom’s days were brighter. Special thanks to Mrs. Roberta Dula – our In-home Caregiver; Iredell Adult Day Services, Trinity Village in Hickory; and special caregivers and neighbors including Tara Reid, Mary and Oscar Patterson, Chris and Pat Weber, Camaro Wilson, Spencer and Crystal Dagenhardt, Joe and Eyvette Isaac.
We thank each of you for loving and caring for Annie Mae and for that we are eternally grateful.
Visit the Book of Memories for Mrs. Taggert at www.rutledgeandbigham.com. Rutledge and Bigham Funeral Home is serving the Taggert Family.