PINHOOK -- Annie Lee Merriweather, 66, of Pinhook died Monday, April 26, 1999, at her home.

She was born July 26, 1932, in Tiptonville, Tenn., daughter of Ulisha and Zedia Gooch Crider. She and Clyde Merriweather were married Jan. 19, 1949.

Merriweather was a cook at Head Start more than 24 years, retiring in May 1998. She was a member of Union Baptist Church and served on the Ushers Board.

Survivors include her husband; a son, Herbert Merriweather of Sikeston; five daughters, Reatha Campbell, Gloria McCauley, Regina Merriweather and Valerie Lewis of East Prairie, and Lisa Boyce of Cape Girardeau.

Also surviving is a nephew she raised, Perry Harris of Cape Girardeau; two sisters, Veatrice Wilson and Rovine Winbush of Charleston; 23 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

Funeral will be at noon Saturday at Union Baptist Church. The Rev. Rea Moore will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Friends may call at the church Saturday from 10 a.m. until service time.

Sparks Funeral Home in Charleston is in charge of arrangements.