A native of Concord, North Carolina, Anne moved to St. Simons Island in 1992 upon retirement from The Daily Independent in Kannapolis, North Carolina, where she was Director of Advertising. On St. Simons, she was involved with St. Simons Women’s Club and Lord of Life Lutheran Church. She enjoyed traveling, reading, sitting near the lighthouse to watch the ship traffic, and working crossword puzzles.
Anne was predeceased by her husband, John L. Lyerly, Jr. She is survived by her daughters, Marilyn Puett of Huntsville, Alabama and Bev Latvala (Jerry) of St. Simons Island, a brother, William Ballenger, of Raleigh, North Carolina in addition to three grandsons and three great-grandchildren.
Arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home have been entrusted with final arrangements.
