Annie Morris-Williams
August, 1998 – October, 2013
She lived her life. She did it her way.
On Worsham Street
living the good life
Miss Annie and Pretty on a Walk
Memorial Day, 2013
Miss Annie loved her walks
(Even with Red)
Mother’s Day at Casa de Canterbury, 2013
Waiting for Pretty
Paw Licker Annie in her comfy cone …
on her Worsham Street sofa
Exploring Quinine Hill Park
Running free in West Montgomery County Park
On the back porch on Worsham Street
One of many trips to Fair View Cemetery
On the prowl in the country in Winnsboro
At Peachtree Rock…
and loving it…
With Smokey Lonesome Ollie after Fluff ‘N Puff
October, 2011
Christmas Eve, 2011
Casa de Canterbury
Annie in Red’s bed in Texas
At home in South Carolina
Moving on.
Editor’s Note: All of us in our family fly our flags at half mast in memory of Paw Licker Annie who succumbed to the vicissitudes of life today. Pretty had her for fifteen years and will never be the same after this loss – and neither will the rest of her family. The good news is she was able to lick her chosen paw right up until the day she drew her last breath. She remained true to her authentic dog self for as long as she lived but allowed a few lucky people periodically to be a part of her world. For this we are very grateful.
Red's Rants and Raves 
I’m so sorry for your loss.
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Thank you so much, Rachel. I know you understand our sorrow today.
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I am so sorry. You’ll have had a hard year. Prayers and gentle hugs for all.
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Thank you so very much De Cunningham. The losses in the past 18 months for our family have truly been staggering. Thank you for your hugs and prayers.
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Sheila, I’m so sorry for the whole family, human and canine. She sounds like she was a great doggy dog.
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Thank you so much, Luanne. She was the one we felt was more “dog” than any of ours. She was rescued 15 years ago and had a good life with us. We are beyond sorrowful today.
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I can just imagine. It’s a hard time.
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Yes, and thank you again.
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I don’t know how articulate how sorry I am your losses lately.
Kisses, hugs and tears from my heart to all of yours. PEACE friends.
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Thank you, Millie M. It is a sad day for us. Sorrow upon sorrow.
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Losing a member of the family is tough, I’m really sorry.
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Thank you so much. We have no words for our grief today.
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I could not click like, I just couldn’t. I am so sorry. I loved her and will miss her. My heart bleeds for you, I am so sorry for your loss
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Thank you so very much, Terry. Your year and ours share much sorrow. Annie was a really remarkable dog and the grand dame of our family. I’m not sure what we will do without her.
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it will be very hard, but you will remain strong and soon tears will be replaced with smiling memories. love and hugs
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We will hope. Thanks again.
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Sheila – My God, I am so sorry. The lump in my throat is tiny compared to the ones you and Theresa are feeling tonight. What a terrible shock for you. Please know you are both much loved and in my thoughts tonight. How I wish you didn’t have to suffer another loss, another sorrow.
Shared tears and warm hugs,
Ann
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Ann, we have had unspeakable sadness with the loss of ollie and now our beloved Annie who has been with us from our beginning as a family. She was her own unique spirit and very much the grand dame of all of our lives. Her loss is the loss of our oldest child, so we struggle today and will in the days to come, but it’s so good to know we have friends who understand and share our grief. Thank you so much for your kindness.
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So sorry to hear about Annie–she was a sweet, gentle unique soul. I know she will be missed by y’all. What a year of losses. Hoping you are holding up ok!
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Thanks, Francie…I appreciate the kind words about our girl. She was a mess, wasn’t she? The losses have been staggering for us in the last 18 months. I think I am holding up…ok is iffy.
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So deeply sorry Sheila in your loss of Annie. What a gift she must have been to you all. Thinking of you. Moments like these are so difficult and painful.
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Thanks so much, Don. She was, indeed, a gift for our family. These are dark days for us losing Ollie and Annie within four months of each other. I appreciate your kind words of condolences.
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What a hole dear Paw Licker Annie is going to leave in all your lives. At least you had 15 years of special times with her. Only time will heal your wounds. Hugs over the ether xAx
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Yes, that is how we feel – as if there is another hole in our hearts today. Thank you so much for your understanding and kind words and hugs in cyberspace. We feel them over the pond, Annie.
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So pleased to hear that.
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So sorry to hear the news, I loved that dog and have many fond memories, i was fortunate to meet her and visit her many years ago beginning in South Carolina and recently in Texas, all of us on the country hill stand humbled and in remembrance…..(what beautiful pictures you have)
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Thanks so much, Church Organist. You and your country hill brothers were a few of the lucky ones who actually knew Paw Licker Annie and have many memories of your times with her – as we all remember in our own way. Thank you for your standing humbly and in remembrance. Pretty and I appreciate it very much.
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Sending you and Pretty a few more cyber hugs this afternoon
I wish I could hug away the pain. Sadly, I can only share it a very little bit.
Love,
Ann
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Ann, you are a good friend. Bless you and Miss Poppy and Cassie Potatoes. Enjoy your good times together!!
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No words properly communicate my sincerest apologies for your loss. Annie looked like a fabulous soul…she will watch over you from the Rainbow Bridge until you meet again.
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Yes, thank you so much, Wiley – we will look for her over the Rainbow Bridge…
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Oh my dear Red Man, my humans and I are just back from the Lone Star State. We were a bit disconnected, so we are just learning about your loss. We are all so very sorry. Your remembrance of Paw Licker Annie is lovely. My human mommy knows how absolutely horrible it is to have to say goodbye, especially to such a sweet girl who was in your life for such a long and loving time. Our thoughts are with you and Pretty and Slow, and all those who mourn Miss Annie.
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Greetings, Miss Harper Lee,
And thanks to you and your mommy and daddy for the words of sympathy and comfort. We have also been somewhat disconnected during the last week and will hope to be back up to snuff when we can collect our thoughts. Pretty flew to Texas Sunday and picked up Slow and Spike and The Red Man and drove us home to South Carolina where Tennis Ball Obsessed Chelsea was waiting for us. We got in late Tuesday night and are trying to adjust to life without Ollie and Annie.
Pretty said last night that now we are down to three as she looked at us on the bed – and she’s right.
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I’m so deeply sorry for your loss, Red Man. She was so beautiful and your tribute was very beautiful and heart touching too. Wishing you all the best during this tough times. I know how hard it is, but I know that Annie will always be near you. Sending soft Pawkisses to comfort you.
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Thank you so much for the Pawkisses and comforting words…yes Annie will always be near us.
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Dearest Red Man, I am so sorry for your loss…My heart breaks for you and your entire family…It is one of the hardest things in this life to try and move forward when you miss them beyond words…Annie will always be there, licking her paw, by your side!!!! Please give extra love and kisses to your moms…they truly need and deserve every once you can give…15 years, what a great long life filled with love…Hugs, hugs and more hugs…May comfort find you my friends. Thinking of you.
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Dearest Trevor and family, thank you so very much for your words of comfort. They are very much appreciated. We lost Annie 16 weeks to the day after losing Ollie so it has been an unbelievably difficult time for our family. Our grief is ongoing, but we are encouraged by our friends. Thank you again.
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So sorry for your loss…I know Annie led a wonderful life with her family!
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Rhett, so good to hear from you and yes, Annie led the good life for sure. We are lost without her…hope you are well and happy. 🙂
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