Annette Vaught Meares passed away May 27, 2024, in her hometown of Elizabethtown, North Carolina at the age of 81. A daughter of the late Louis T. and Rejina C Vaught, she is predeceased by her husband, James Boyce Meares. She is survived by tow sisters, Cathy Vaught Butler (Jeff) and Melanie Vaught Wohlford (Barry), both of Elizabethtown, and one nephew, Rollins Wohlford ( Mary Rachel) of Durham, NC.

As an art major, Annette attended Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida and the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. While at Florida State, she was invited to create an solo are exhibition which would travel over the United States. After returning to North Carolina, she discovered her passion for teaching. She joyfully shared her talents and enthusiasm with many students in Bladen County Schools at all grade levels. One retired teacher recalled how excited her students would become when "Mrs. Crayon" entered the classroom.

Annette's love fore life extended beyond her family. She adored traveling and creating. From trekking over Europe, feasting her eyes on treasured pieces created by the masters, to throwing clay pots on a potter's wheel in her driveway, Annette was an extremely talented multi-media artist.

The family would like to thank the staff of Bladen East Health and Rehab as well as Lower Cape Fear Hospice for the love and care afforded Annette.

A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.