Annie C. Whitfield

Annie Carol Whitfield, affectionately known as Annie Grannie or Carl-Carl, departed this life to be with her Lord and Savior on January 8th, 2026.

Born in Enfield North Carolina on April 22, 1944, to the late Tempie J Whitfield and Effion Whitfield, she was one of six children. She spent most of her younger years there moving to Richmond, Va in the 1970s.

A pillar in the East End community, in her younger years Annie Carol would volunteer at local churches and Mosque helping to prepare and distribute meals. She was also a homemaker taking care and assisting elderly neighbors with everyday task.

Annie Grannie was feisty, loving, caring and helpful to everyone she met. She was never afraid to speak her mind and be as bold as they come. She loved to keep busy and lend a helping hand. Her grandchildren were a focal point of happiness for her and she loved their company. Carl-Carl enjoyed listening to music, spending time with family, dancing, and playing cards. Oh, and please don't forget her numbers.

Even when her health was declining, she would always reassure you “I'm Alright”. Annie Grannie was blessed to have a large and beautiful family to cherish her memory and celebrate her homegoing. She is preceded in death by her brother the late Sydney Whitfield (Martha).

She is survived by dedicated son Malcolm Whitfield and a devoted daughter Patricia Whitfield. Grandchildren; Meisha Whitfield (Tony) Shae Whitfield (Cory) and Darrell Jr. (Teara) Great grands; Tavion, Iyahna, Micah, Cali, Cory, and Saniyah. Four siblings, Mary Lane (Joe), George Whitfield, Emma Brown, and Floyd Whitfield (Gwen); a host of many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, one devoted Darrell Sr.