Ella Annette Gerdes, age 76 of Harrison, Arkansas passed away January 30, 2024 at The Springs of Mt. Vista.

The daughter of Dwane and Anna Lee (Rushing) Taylor was born on April 3, 1947, in Harrison, Arkansas.

Annette was a member of the Bellefonte Church of Christ and was a beautician in Harrison for over 50 years.

Annette married the love of her life, Bill Gerdes, on May 17, 1979.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Gerdes; and her parents.

Survivors includes her siblings, Jerry (Marilyn Kaye) Taylor, Kaye Taylor, and Karen (Mike) Norton, all of Harrison, Kenneth (Linda) Taylor, of Omaha and Roger Dale Taylor, of Bergman; along with nieces, nephews, friends, and other relatives.

In Annette's memory and in lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice in her name.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Staff at Countryside Assisted Living, the staff at The Springs of Mt. Vista, the staff of the Emergency Room and ICU at North Arkansas Regional Medical Center, and Hospice of the Hills.

No memorial service is planned.  Rest in peace dear sister.

Cremation and arrangements by Coffman Funeral Home of Harrison.