Annette Craven Bollinger, 67, of Kannapolis, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

A celebration of the Goodness of God and Annette’s life will be held at First Baptist Church of Concord at 3:00 PM Sunday, September 6, with Rev James E. Collier and Rev Aaron Edwards officiating. The family will receive friends after the service.

Annette was born April 16, 1959, in Wilkes County, NC. She was a daughter of the late Mr. Ray E. Craven and is survived by her mother Mrs. Shelby H. Craven of Kannapolis.

Annette was a longtime area resident and member of First Baptist Church of Concord. She graduated from both Northwest Cabarrus High School and Appalachian State University. She was a math teacher for many years at Northwest Cabarrus Middle School. She enjoyed her rose garden, butterflies, and bunnies. Annette loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She served God her entire life even through increased sickness and pain.

Annette is also survived by her husband of 43 years, Ricky Bollinger of the Home, her "daughter in spirit," Sarah Fitts (Russ) and their two boys, James and Nathan, her sister Sheila Moore (Joel), and her brother Larry Craven (Kay). She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Annette will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her name to First Baptist Church of Concord-Missions First offering at 200 Branchview Dr. SE, Concord, NC 28025 or to Samaritan's Purse PO Box 3000, Boone, NC, 28607