Funeral Arrangements

Anette's funeral will be on Wednesday July 30, 2008 at Whitley's Funeral Home in Kannapolis (1212 Centergrove Rd. Kannapolis NC PH# 704-933-2222).

Mapquest link to Whitley's Funeral Home

Visitation will be from 12-1pm in the Annex Chapel which is a new building behind the main one towards the back of the parking lot.

Funeral services will start at 1pm after the visitation. Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Doug Agnew at Anette's request.

Additionally, for those of you who wish to attend the burial, it will be after the funeral services most likely around 3PM at Carolina Memorial Park of Harrisburg (12015 University City Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28213). There are no restrooms at Carolina Memorial so plan accordingly.

Mapquest link to Carolina Memorial Park of Harrisburg

It is Ben, Anette, and Tanya's personal wish that absolutely no pictures or videos be taken at any time during the funeral services, visitation, or burial. Please respect their wishes and leave all cameras, video cameras, and cell phone cameras away from the funeral services on Wednesday.

Thank you so much for your support and love during this trying time.


-Ben, Tanya, and Dave

Anette's battle finally ends.

Anette had a rough time over the past few days and is finally at peace. Today, July 27th 2008 at 1:30 in the early morning, Anette passed away.

Visits

Friends and Family,
Lately several people have expressed a desire to visit Anette. As you know, God willing, we are going to try to get Anette to the beach. Because we don't have a time line to work with, we thought it might be nice to coordinate the visits around her birthday, the weekend of July 25th. Of course all visits from her beloved family and friends are welcome at any time. We just don't want to leave anyone hanging if a beach trip suddenly becomes possible. In retrospect it might be lovely to throw her a birthday party that weekend.
Please give us a heads up if you might be coming. If needed we can give you a list of local hotels and other info.

7/14/08 Outpatient Surgery Update

Anette's surgery was successful yesterday. She is still in a lot of pain and discomfort. Hospice is expected to make their first visit today. They will check her tap to see if it's healing correctly and to make sure that conditions are suitible for care at home.

Back at home

Anette is back at home. She was released from the hospital yesterday evening. The medical procedure to put in an abdominal catheter is scheduled to take place on Monday next week as an outpatient procedure. It is most successful when it's time to perform a paracentecis and her abdomen is full of fluid.
It was decided yesterday to have hospice care given at home. Many people have asked us why we haven't had hospice care in the past. Hospice care is only available when you no longer benefit from cancer treatment and you are expected to live 6 months or less. Anette has been receiving cancer treatment, most recently clinical trials, until last week.