Annette L. Pellens, age 52, of Gardner, formerly of Coal City, passed quietly March 20, 2017, with her family by her side at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home.

Born December 29, 1964, in Clinton, Iowa, she was the daughter of Robert L. and Ruth A. (Cush) Hartman. She graduated from Coal City High School in 1983. On July 21, 1984, she married Raymond E. Pellens.

Annette has been everyone's favorite bartender for 30 years. She also worked as a senior move manager with her sister for 8 years.

Annette loved camping at the Coal City Area Club, boating, and their annual vacations to Wisconsin. Annette was a great cook and loved her books. She was an avid pool player and loved spending time with her daughter and her myriad of friends.

Annette is survived by her husband of 33 years, Raymond; her daughter Samantha (Justin Hurley) Pellens, and her 1 month old grandson, Elijah Ray. She is also survived by brothers, Marlin (Adrienne) Hartman of Minooka, IL., Rex Hartman of Momence, IL., and sister, Denise (Dennis Meyer) Hartman-Joyce of Custer Park, IL.

Annette was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorials may be made in Annette's name to the Joliet Area Community Hospice, 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, IL. 60431.

Funeral service will be Friday, March 24, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Ferrari Funeral Chapel (corner of Spring Road and Ferrari Drive) in Coal City. Rev. Bradley Schumaker will officiate. Visitation will be Thursday, March 23, 2017 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Ferrari Funeral Services.

Cremation rites will be accorded following the visitation and funeral service.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.ferrarifuneral.com

Ferrari Funeral Services in Coal City is in charge of arrangements.