Annette Mcgriff

Castleberry

Vivian Annette Wishum-Castleberry, age 89, of Thomasville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025. She was born on September 23, 1935, in Doles, Georgia, to the late Johnny Wishum and Irene Whiddon Wishum.

Annette dedicated her life to her family and her work, excelling in bookkeeping as an office manager for many years. She worked at Dukes Motor in Edison, GA from 1961 to 1972, Holman Motor Company in Albany, GA, from 1972 to 1988, and Harper Wholesale Seafood from 1988 until her retirement in 2005. She was a devoted member of Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, GA, where she found comfort in her faith.

She leaves behind a son Wesley Bert Castleberry (Susan) of Killeen, TX; daughter-in-law Gail Castleberry of Thomasville, GA; grandchildren Melanie Castleberry (Hannia), Tim Castleberry, Tabatha Castleberry, Christi Hagans (Josh), and Krystal Castleberry, one step-grandson, Jonathan Calo (Marilyn). She was also blessed with eight great-grandchildren, Cinnamin Weaver (Eddie Guiterrez), Vivian Castleberry, Xander Castleberry, Alyssa Castleberry, Georgia Grace Castleberry, Phoenix Castleberry, Norah Hagans, and Lylah Hagans, two step great-grandchildren, Olivia Calo and Maverick Calo, and one great-great-grandson, Eduardo Guiterrez, IV. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son William Scott Castleberry.

A Graveside Service will be held at Providence Cemetery in Sylvester, GA on Saturday - April 5th at 3:00 pm with Rob Gray officiating. Visitation will be held at Whiddon Shiver Funeral Home Chapel prior to the service from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm. Pallbearers will be; Joey Rollins, Ricky Duncan, Doug Wishum, Jessie Castleberry, and Rob Gray. Honorary pallbearers include Henry Cox and Becky Parish. Annette will be remembered for her unwavering love for her family and her kind spirit. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.