Nicola Ruth Anthony, 88, died on December 5, 2010 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Her funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 8, 2010 at the Stillwater Church Of Christ with Dean Bryce, minister, officiating. Interment will follow at Carney cemetery. Family will greet friends Tuesday December 7, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Strode Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
She was born on January 26, 1922 to Robert Brooks Alford and Martha Teresa Alford in Scipio, Oklahoma. She married Willie Alva Anthony on December 24, 1940 in Memphis, Texas.
She attended Rolla/Wellington Public Schools and was a member of the Stillwater Church of Christ. She was a beloved mother, wife, and inspiration to all who knew her. She was a timeless worker and managed Central Drug in Stillwater for 15 years. She and her husband Alva owned and operated Anthony's Grocery, Dry Goods, and Feed in Carney, Oklahoma for over 25 years. An ardent OSU supporter throughout her life, she cared most deeply about her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. A consummate cook, she cooked Sunday dinner for anyone who might show up at her home. She was the strength and matriarch of her entire family. She was loved and will be missed by us all.
She is preceded in death by her husband Willie Alva Anthony, whom she married over 70 years ago, her parents; three brothers, Dallas Alford, Clovis Pat Alford and Wilson Parish Alford as well as an infant son who died shortly after birth.
She is survived by her two sons, Dr. Bobby Doyce Anthony and his wife Paula of Stillwater, Calvin J. Anthony and his wife Linda of Stillwater, three daughters, Judy Lynn Conn of Mansfield, TX, Patricia Ann Keys and her husband Tom of Stillwater, and Sherry Sue Longan and her husband Stan of Stillwater. As well as 17 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter.
Pallbearers will be, Luke Anthony, Andrew Anthony, Josh Conn, Rob Wood, Austin McGinis, and Matt Keys.
Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Stillwater Food Bank, 821 N. Duck, Stillwater, OK 74074.
Condolences may be emailed to the family and an online obituary may be viewed by visiting www. Strodefh.com.
She was born on January 26, 1922 to Robert Brooks Alford and Martha Teresa Alford in Scipio, Oklahoma. She married Willie Alva Anthony on December 24, 1940 in Memphis, Texas.
She attended Rolla/Wellington Public Schools and was a member of the Stillwater Church of Christ. She was a beloved mother, wife, and inspiration to all who knew her. She was a timeless worker and managed Central Drug in Stillwater for 15 years. She and her husband Alva owned and operated Anthony's Grocery, Dry Goods, and Feed in Carney, Oklahoma for over 25 years. An ardent OSU supporter throughout her life, she cared most deeply about her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. A consummate cook, she cooked Sunday dinner for anyone who might show up at her home. She was the strength and matriarch of her entire family. She was loved and will be missed by us all.
She is preceded in death by her husband Willie Alva Anthony, whom she married over 70 years ago, her parents; three brothers, Dallas Alford, Clovis Pat Alford and Wilson Parish Alford as well as an infant son who died shortly after birth.
She is survived by her two sons, Dr. Bobby Doyce Anthony and his wife Paula of Stillwater, Calvin J. Anthony and his wife Linda of Stillwater, three daughters, Judy Lynn Conn of Mansfield, TX, Patricia Ann Keys and her husband Tom of Stillwater, and Sherry Sue Longan and her husband Stan of Stillwater. As well as 17 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter.
Pallbearers will be, Luke Anthony, Andrew Anthony, Josh Conn, Rob Wood, Austin McGinis, and Matt Keys.
Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Stillwater Food Bank, 821 N. Duck, Stillwater, OK 74074.
Condolences may be emailed to the family and an online obituary may be viewed by visiting www. Strodefh.com.
Nicola Ruth Anthony, 88, died on December 5, 2010 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Her funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 8, 2010 at the Stillwater Church Of Christ with Dean Bryce, minister, officiating. Interment will follow at Carney cemetery. Family will greet friends Tuesday December 7, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Strode Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
She was born on January 26, 1922 to Robert Brooks Alford and Martha Teresa Alford in Scipio, Oklahoma. She married Willie Alva Anthony on December 24, 1940 in Memphis, Texas.
She attended Rolla/Wellington Public Schools and was a member of the Stillwater Church of Christ. She was a beloved mother, wife, and inspiration to all who knew her. She was a timeless worker and managed Central Drug in Stillwater for 15 years. She and her husband Alva owned and operated Anthony's Grocery, Dry Goods, and Feed in Carney, Oklahoma for over 25 years. An ardent OSU supporter throughout her life, she cared most deeply about her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. A consummate cook, she cooked Sunday dinner for anyone who might show up at her home. She was the strength and matriarch of her entire family. She was loved and will be missed by us all.
She is preceded in death by her husband Willie Alva Anthony, whom she married over 70 years ago, her parents; three brothers, Dallas Alford, Clovis Pat Alford and Wilson Parish Alford as well as an infant son who died shortly after birth.
She is survived by her two sons, Dr. Bobby Doyce Anthony and his wife Paula of Stillwater, Calvin J. Anthony and his wife Linda of Stillwater, three daughters, Judy Lynn Conn of Mansfield, TX, Patricia Ann Keys and her husband Tom of Stillwater, and Sherry Sue Longan and her husband Stan of Stillwater. As well as 17 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter.
Pallbearers will be, Luke Anthony, Andrew Anthony, Josh Conn, Rob Wood, Austin McGinis, and Matt Keys.
Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Stillwater Food Bank, 821 N. Duck, Stillwater, OK 74074.
Condolences may be emailed to the family and an online obituary may be viewed by visiting www. Strodefh.com.
She was born on January 26, 1922 to Robert Brooks Alford and Martha Teresa Alford in Scipio, Oklahoma. She married Willie Alva Anthony on December 24, 1940 in Memphis, Texas.
She attended Rolla/Wellington Public Schools and was a member of the Stillwater Church of Christ. She was a beloved mother, wife, and inspiration to all who knew her. She was a timeless worker and managed Central Drug in Stillwater for 15 years. She and her husband Alva owned and operated Anthony's Grocery, Dry Goods, and Feed in Carney, Oklahoma for over 25 years. An ardent OSU supporter throughout her life, she cared most deeply about her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. A consummate cook, she cooked Sunday dinner for anyone who might show up at her home. She was the strength and matriarch of her entire family. She was loved and will be missed by us all.
She is preceded in death by her husband Willie Alva Anthony, whom she married over 70 years ago, her parents; three brothers, Dallas Alford, Clovis Pat Alford and Wilson Parish Alford as well as an infant son who died shortly after birth.
She is survived by her two sons, Dr. Bobby Doyce Anthony and his wife Paula of Stillwater, Calvin J. Anthony and his wife Linda of Stillwater, three daughters, Judy Lynn Conn of Mansfield, TX, Patricia Ann Keys and her husband Tom of Stillwater, and Sherry Sue Longan and her husband Stan of Stillwater. As well as 17 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter.
Pallbearers will be, Luke Anthony, Andrew Anthony, Josh Conn, Rob Wood, Austin McGinis, and Matt Keys.
Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Stillwater Food Bank, 821 N. Duck, Stillwater, OK 74074.
Condolences may be emailed to the family and an online obituary may be viewed by visiting www. Strodefh.com.
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