Annis Gray Rackley

Annis Gray Rackley, 96, of Wilson, died Thursday, August 13, 2026.

A Celebration of Life Service will be at Grace Baptist Church on Monday at 6:00 PM followed by visitation. Interment will be at 10:00 AM Tuesday at Maplewood Cemetery. The family will also receive guests Sunday, 3:00-6:00 PM, at 4702 Country Club Dr, Wilson.

Ms. Rackley was a loved and respected registered nurse that worked in pediatrics for many years.  She was the heart of her family and was loved by all who knew her.  She loved to laugh and always had a positive outlook in any situation!  She loved the Lord and served in many activities, classes, and groups at Grace Baptist Church.

She is survived by her daughter Gay Little (Willie) of Elm City; sons, Charlie Edmundson (Janet) and Dennie Edmundson (Gloria) of Elm City, and Bennie Edmundson (Dianne) of Wilson; four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, one step-grandchild, and three step-great-grandchildren.

A special thanks for the compassionate care she received by Angela, Britney, and Jonathan of Gentiva Hospice and Karen Sprinkle who was her caregiver for the last few years.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Grace Baptist Church Building Fund, 202 Kincaid Ave N, Wilson, NC 27893.

Arrangements by Wilson Memorial Service, 2811 Fieldstream Dr N, Wilson, (252) 237-7171; www.wilsonmemorialservice.com