Obit: SCHELLIN, Anita Coy
Author: Don Stowell Date: 8 Jul 2004 9:27 PM GMT
Surnames: Riley, Mott, Weaver, Purvis, Ford,
Classification: Obituary
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Posted by East Kern Genealogical Society
Courtesy Mojave Desert News,
California City, Kern, CA

Posted by East Kern Genealogical Society
Courtesy Mojave Desert News,
California City, Kern, CA

Anita Coy Schellin
Anita Coy Schellin of California City, CA passed away on June 24, 2002, at Antelope Valley Hospital in Lancaster, CA. Anita was born on March 16, 1930 in Waco, TX. She worked as a waitress, Avon lady and was a member of the American Legion Post 476, in California City.
Anita was predeceased by her husband, Charles Schellin, in 1992, and son Eugene Riley in 1999.
She is survived by her loving children, Mary Ann Mott of Elko, NV, Henry Weaver of Palmdale, CA, Brenda Purvis of Chatsworth, CA, Kathy Ford of Huntsville, TX, Steve Weaver of California City. CA, Charles Riley of Texas, Gilbert Schellin of Navarre, FL, Vera Lee Schellin of Middleburg, FL, 18 grandchildren, and 22 greatgrandchildren.
Anita was always known for her complete faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, her unwavering devotion to her children and their families, her constant determination to extend a helping hand to anyone in need regardless of her own personal situation, and her unfeigned love for all of mankind.
Services were officiated by son Gilbert Schellin on June 28,2002 at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in California. Burial immediately followed at the California City Cemetery.
Arrangements by Stickel Mortuary-Mojave.

Texas Birth Index
Name: Anita Coy Yarbrough
Date of Birth: 16 Mar 1930
Gender: Female
Birth County: McLennan
Father's name: Fred Thomas Yarbrough
Mother's name: Ann Thromer
Roll number: 1930_0008

1930 US Census
Name: Anita Coy Yarbrough
Birth Year: abt 1930
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Texas
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Granddaughter
Home in 1930: Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA
Map of Home: View Map
Street address: Bowers
Ward of City: 10 pt.
House Number: 411
Dwelling Number: 470
Family Number: 533
Attended School: No
Father's Birthplace: Texas
Mother's Birthplace: Tennessee
Household Members:
Name Age
Minnie N Yarbrough 46
Ann Yarbrough 18
Fred Thomas Yarbrough 18
John Wesley Yarbrough 16
William A Yarbrough 11
Anita Coy Yarbrough 0

1940 US Census
Name Anita Yarbrough
Age 10
Estimated Birth Year abt 1930
Gender Female
Race White
Birthplace Texas
Marital Status Single
Relation to Head of House Daughter
Home in 1940 Eastman, Pulaski, Arkansas
Map of Home in 1940 Eastman, Pulaski, Arkansas
Street Oak St (Warking West To East)
Farm No
Inferred Residence in 1935 Dallas
Residence in 1935 Dallas
Resident on farm in 1935 No
Sheet Number 1B
Attended School or College Yes
Highest Grade Completed Elementary school, 3rd grade
Household Members
Name Age
Fred Yarbrough
Esther Yarbrough
Anita Yarbrough
Levinia Yarbrough
Freddie L Yarbrough
Jerry Yarbrough

Nevada Marriage Index
Name: Anita Coy Riley
Gender: Female
Residence State: California
Spouse: Charles G Schellin
Spouse Residence State: California
Marriage Date: 19 Aug 1972
Marriage City: Las Vegas
Officiant Type: Civil celebrant
Recorded Date: 24 Aug 1972
Recorded County: Clark

US Social Security Applications and Claims Index
Name: Anita Coy Yarbrough
[Anita Coy Weaver]
[Anita Riley]
[Anita Schillin]
[Anita Schellin]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 16 Mar 1930
Birth Place: Waco McLenna, Texas
[Waco, Texas]
Death Date: 24 Jun 2002
Father: Fred Yarbrough
Mother: Ann Thrower
Notes: May 1945: Name listed as ANITA COY YARBROUGH; Jul 1947: Name listed as ANITA COY WEAVER; Apr 1962: Name listed as ANITA COY RILEY; Mar 1969: Name listed as ANITA COY SCHILLIN; 09 Jul 2002: Name listed as ANITA SCHELLIN