Anne Burgess Biggs

Anne Burgess Biggs, 93, passed on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at her home.

A funeral service will be held Sunday, February 13, 2022 at 2 pm at Fair Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Overlook Cemetery. A visitation will be held for 1 hour prior to the service, 1-2pm. For those unable to attend the service, Anne will lie-in-repose on Saturday, February 12, 2022, from 1-5pm.

Anne was born September 10, 1928, in Leaksville, NC, to the late John and Gertrude Burgess. Anne was a loving and faithful wife to Reynolds “Bunny” Biggs for 72 years. She was a maternal influence and devoted aunt, sister, and ‘grandmother’. She was a caring and faithful friend. Anne was a servant-hearted and dedicated member of Spray Baptist Church. Anne retired from Fieldcrest in 1994 and, in her retirement, enjoyed working a popcorn and candied apple trailer at many of the regional fairs and carnivals alongside her husband and best friend, Bunny. The ‘carnival’ was a special experience held dear by both Anne and Bunny.

Anne is preceded in death by husband, Reynolds “Bunny” Biggs’ parents, John and Gertrude Burgess; sisters, Mabel Lemons and Laura Henderson; brothers, John Burgess and James Burgess.

Surviving are brother-in-law, Harvey “Junior” Biggs; sister-in-law, Florence Burgess; nieces, Kim Biggs Hodges and husband Bud, Allison Stone and husband Matt (Grady), Emily Bolinsky and husband Brett (Caroline, Catherine, and Carrington); Linda Getts and husband Al, Pat Clements and husband Rodney, Barbara Burgess, Darlene Leffner; nephews, John Henderson and wife Jerri, Jimmy Henderson, Coke Henderson and friend Laurie Ann, Jim Burgess, David Burgess, Bradley Burgess, John Burgess and wife Tracey, Patrick Burgess and wife Debra, Mark Burgess.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to caregivers, Iona Scales and Deborah Cunningham.

Anne had a special gift for creating cherished encounters that led many to hold dearly to the warm and impactful memories created in her presence. She was a friendly and hospitable individual who welcomed many to her home and to her family. She enjoyed entertaining and hosting family and friends from near and far. Her infectious laugh, encouraging words, and uplifting hugs will be missed most deeply. To know Anne is to see the strong and Godly character that was hers. Never far from her hands was God’s written word and never absent from her mind and her lips the promises of hope and salvation found in Jesus. The words, “Well done my good and faithful servant” were certainly heard by Anne as she was welcomed to eternity.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Spray Baptist Church, 745 Church St, Eden NC 27288, 336-627-7205.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com.