Annette Ennis Fountain of Willard, NC passed from her earthly life in the early morning of January 2, 2025 while in the care of Lower Cape Fear Life Care Center in Wilmington.  Born on March 29, 1941, she is the daughter of the late Colin and Gladys Estelle Blanton.  Also preceding her in death are a sister—Brenda Blanton James; and her special aunt—Inez Scearce.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband of sixty-five years—Dallas Ray Fountain; children—Teresa  Fountain of Wilmington and Kenneth Ray Fountain of Watha; grandchildren—Caroline Fountain Moore and husband Jackson of Surf City and Jameson Paul Fountain of Watha; sister-in-law—Loraine Fountain Stroud; niece—Alicia James Griffin; and special friend—Sandra Kenan.

Mrs. Fountain spent a major part of her work career working in the textile industry for J.P. Stevens which was later Stevco Knits.  She enjoyed reading, going out to eat, cooking, baking (especially desserts), her flowers, and their home away from home in Surf City.  She valued family more than anything else on earth.  As she liked to say, I don't care where we are as long as we are all together.

A service to celebrate her life is set for 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 5th, 2025, in the Willard Baptist Church located at 45 Railroad Street in Willard, NC 28458.  Family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at 1:00 p.m. at the church.  Entombment will follow in the Riverview Memorial Park Mausoleum.  Reverend David Knowles will officiate the services.  Floral arrangements are welcome or please consider a gift to Saving Dogs 4 Betty's Sake, c/o Sandra Kenan, 555 Willard Road, Willard, NC 28478.  The family would like to extend their heart felt thanks to the awesome staff of NHRMC, 7th Floor/PCU, for the outstanding care of our mom/Nana during her sixteen day stay.