ROCKY MOUNT - Patricia "Ann" Rose Varnell, age 89, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Born in Durham County on July 10, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Lucy Williams Rose. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Council "W.C." Varnell, Jr.; her sons, Kim Varnell and Matthew Varnell; her brothers, W.T. Rose, Junior Rose, Alvin "Babs" Rose, and James Clifton "Cliff" Rose; and her sisters, Alma Clarida, Christine Pierce, Doris Griffin, Helen Jones, and Aileen Davis.

Ann is survived by her sons, Danny Varnell and wife, Vickie, of Rocky Mount and Shane Varnell and wife, Tracy, of Rocky Mount; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; her brothers, Eugene Rose, A. J. Rose, and Ronald Rose; her sister, Joyce Ellis, and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service was held January 12, 2025 at West Edgecombe Baptist Church, Rocky Mount with Pastor Matthew Mayo officiating. Burial followed at Pineview Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Ann's memory to Children's Renovation Project, West Edgecombe Baptist Church, 13821 NC Hwy. 43, North, Rocky Mount, NC 27801