Vannie "Chummy" Willis's obituary , Passed away on May 12, 2025 in Williston, North Carolina

Vannie "Chummy" Willis

April 27, 1941 - May 12, 2025 (84 years old)

Williston, North Carolina

Vannie "Chummy" Willis's obituary , Passed away on May 12, 2025 in Williston, North Carolina

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Noe Funeral Service

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Vannie "Chummy" Willis

April 27, 1941 - May 12, 2025 (84 years old)

Williston, North Carolina

Vannie Willis Obituary

We are sad to announce that on May 12, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Vannie Willis of Williston, North Carolina. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Vannie Willis to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Jesse Willis and Edith Willis; his aunts, Melva O'Shall and Mildred Taylor; his cousin Gregory Taylor; his son-in-law Robert Smith; and his pets, Sissy and Scooter.

He is survived by: his wife Nancy Willis of Williston; his children, Marilyn Deruise (Billy) of Newport, Linda Smith Willis (Shaun) of Atlantic, Teresa Lane of Williston and Wayne "Turkey" Willis (Lana Lee) of Morehead City; his grandchildren, Katie Smith of Atlantic and Gage Willis of Otway; his brother Thomas H. Willis (Jeanette) of Williston; his close friend Billy Gaskill (Gail); and his pet Sammy.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Noe Funeral Service



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May 14

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85 US-70, Smyrna, NC 28579

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85 US-70, Smyrna, NC 28579

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