Annie Jean Willoughby Dunn

Annie Jean Willoughby Dunn was born October 22, 1937 in England, Ark., to Gold Sr. and Bessie Willoughby. She received Christ at an early age. Annie Jean served faithfully at New Haven United Methodist Church in Hensley, Ark., for many years where she sang in the choir and was active in ministry. She was also active in the ministry and with the United Methodist Women at McCabe United Methodist Church in North Little Rock, Ark., under the leadership of her son, Pastor Kenneth Dunn. After moving to Texas in 2009, Annie Jean served at Christ Unveiled Ministries in Garland, Texas, under the leadership of Pastor Charles Lincoln. There, she loved singing, Bible study and participating in the Women's Ministry. Annie Jean loved playing the piano both at home and at church. Annie Jean was employed as a seamstress at Kellwood Company in Little Rock for close to 20 years. Later, she was employed by Paul Morrell Formal Wear until she retired in 2000. Annie Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Gold Sr. and Bessie Willoughby; husband, Norwood C. Dunn, Jr.; brothers, Ernest Sr., Jordan, Donald, Gold Jr.; and sisters, Elizabeth Richard, Gertie Best Jackson and Evelyn Samuel. Annie Jean departed this life on Thursday, September 22, 2016. She is survived by her six children, Billy Taylor (Shirley) of Jacksonville, Ark., Gwendolyn Dunn of Dallas, Texas, Kenneth Dunn (Caron) of Little Rock, Shelby Dunn (Renee) of Rowlett, Texas, Norman Dunn (Carla) of Aubrey, Texas and Elliott Dunn (Whyndii) of DeSoto, Texas. Also surviving are her siblings, James Willoughby of Kansas City, Mo., Eddie Willoughby (Brenda) of North Little Rock, John Arthur Willoughby of Little Rock, Dorothy Miller of Lonoke, Ark. and Ronald Willoughby of West Point, Ark.; grandchildren, Thomas Price (Tasha), Kesha Taylor, Cameron Davis, Nathanael Dunn, Taylor Dunn, Whitnii Dunn, MacKenzie Dunn and Kenron Dunn; and great-grandchildren, Thomas Price, Jr., Timothy Price, Tyron Price, Tyra Price, Keturyah Bennett and Kingston Givens; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held Thursday evening, September 29, from 6-7 p.m. at Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct. (NW corner I-630 and Barrow Rd.). Services will be Friday, September 30 at 10 a.m. at McCabe Chapel in North Little Rock, followed by interment at Little Rock National Cemetery. Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 501-224-2200. Annie Jean's online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.