Ara Belle English Anthony, 75, of Center, passed away Friday, March 20, 2015 at her residence.

 

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, March 22, 2015, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 23, 2015, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Tim Perkins officiating.  Interment will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Center.

 

Ms. Anthony was born May 26, 1939 in Shelby County to Lynn English and Bernice Payne English.  She loved to cook, quilt and spend time with her grandchildren. Ms. Anthony was a member of Hurst Street Church of Christ.

 

She is survived by

Sons:

Frankie Anthony and wife, Valerie, of Center

Mark Anthony of Denton

Mitchell Anthony and wife, Sonya, of Center

 

Daughter: Laresa Livingston of Center

 

Ten Grandchildren

 

Eleven Great Grandchildren

 

Sisters:

Bobbie Campbell and husband, O.C., of Center

Judy English of Center

Vernell English of Center

 

Sister-in-law: Brooksie McGee of Center

 

Brothers-in-law:

Elmer Ray Wilburn of Center

E.A. Tomlin of Center

 

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends

 

Preceded in death by

Husband: Grover F. Anthony

One infant child: James Kirk Anthony

Parents: Lynn English and Bernice Payne English

Sister: Johnny Wilburn

 

Pallbearers will be Grover Lynn Anthony, Brandon Anthony, Doug Eaves, Cody Anthony, Wil Blackshear, Cameron Anthony, Russell Sowell and Ryan Hall.

 

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com