Elizabeth "Ann" Ellrod Bissette, 81, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Thursday, March 2, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.
Born May 26, 1941 in Tarboro, NC she was the daughter of the late Stephen Lee Ellrod and Lillie Dora Hathaway Ellrod. In 1963 she wed the love of her life, Roney Bissette. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She was a devoted housewife and mother for many years. Ann was a faithful member, secretary, and recording treasurer for Grace Baptist Church. While raising her children she learned to crochet and quilt. She also loved any opportunity to spend time with her family putting puzzles together, reading, cooking, and fishing.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Stephen and Dora Ellrod and siblings Freddie Ellrod, Tom Ellrod, Jack Ellrod, Florence Owens, Minnie Rose, and Kent Ellrod.
Her surviving family includes her loving husband, Roney Bissette of Plymouth, NC; son, David Bissette (Kim) of Jamesville, NC; daughter, Alison Bell (Jim) of Ayden, NC; grandchildren, Morgan Hall (Ben) of Greenville, NC, Erica Worrell (Brad) of Wilson, NC, and Debbie Bissette of Stokes, NC.
Special love and appreciation to her caregivers Janie Bryant and Regina Belangia.
Memorial service will be held Sunday, March 5, 2023 at 1:00 pm at Grace Baptist Church with Pastor Lee Price officiating.. Family will receive friends at the church following the service and other times at the residence.
Arrangements are by Maitland Funeral Home, Plymouth.