Anna
Anna F. E. Christian
d. February 9, 2013
Anna F. E. Christian, 82
HARRINGTON — Anna F. E. Christian, formerly of Chaucer Dr., Newark, went home to be with the Lord on Feb. 9, 2013 after a prolonged illness. Anna was born on July 30, 1930 in Clarington, Ohio to Iva and Clarence Kinney. At the time of her death, she was living with her daughter, Pamela Lewis and her husband Larry who took care of her.
Anna held many jobs, most of which as a seamstress, and worked at various businesses such as the Harrington Shirt Factory, ILC of Dover, Playtex, Guida Clothing, Protech Inc. of Dover, and BF Rich of Newark. After retiring, she worked for Hardees of Newark, and several department stores.
Anna was a great mother and tried her best to bring her children up the best she could and give the best she had to offer through her undying love. She enjoyed spending time with her children. She loved to cook, and hosted many holiday functions that brought the family together, as well as Sunday suppers for the whole family. She loved each of her children and gave God the credit for each and every one of them. She loved to read, sew, and after her retirement, watch her soap operas. In her last few years on this earth, Anna enjoyed camping and also showed a love for art, something she did not have time for while raising her children. Anna made many paintings and types of crafts which the family will forever cherish. She will be sadly missed.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence E. Christian; son, Harold E. Roberts Sr.; grandchildren, William Casterline Jr. and Zachary Frankos; sisters, Ora Kathleen and Betty; brothers, Joseph, Wes, Lawrence Eugene, and John all of Ohio. She is survived by her son, Harry Roberts Jr. of Harrington; daughters, Violet Goodell of Delano, Calif., Patricia Graves of Camden, Anna Ambellan of Dover, Pamela Lewis of Harrington, Barbara Roberts of Seaford, Anna Willis of OakHill, Ohio; step-children, Edward Christian of Okla., Thomas Christian, David Christian, Christopher Christian, Teresa Young, and Kitty Wheeler all of Newark; brother, Donald Kinney of Fla.; sisters, Francis Bates and Cindy Hoagland of Ohio; sister in law, Athleen Payne of Newark; 17 grandchildren; 49 great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren.
Services will be at noon on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013 at Melvin Funeral Home, 15522 South DuPont Hwy., Harrington. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Delaware Veterans Cemetery, Bear.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Delaware or to the Delaware Hospice.
Arrangements are by the Melvin Funeral Home, visit our website at www.melvinfuneralhome.com for further information, leave a letter of condolence, or to send flowers.
HARRINGTON — Anna F. E. Christian, formerly of Chaucer Dr., Newark, went home to be with the Lord on Feb. 9, 2013 after a prolonged illness. Anna was born on July 30, 1930 in Clarington, Ohio to Iva and Clarence Kinney. At the time of her death, she was living with her daughter, Pamela Lewis and her husband Larry who took care of her.
Anna held many jobs, most of which as a seamstress, and worked at various businesses such as the Harrington Shirt Factory, ILC of Dover, Playtex, Guida Clothing, Protech Inc. of Dover, and BF Rich of Newark. After retiring, she worked for Hardees of Newark, and several department stores.
Anna was a great mother and tried her best to bring her children up the best she could and give the best she had to offer through her undying love. She enjoyed spending time with her children. She loved to cook, and hosted many holiday functions that brought the family together, as well as Sunday suppers for the whole family. She loved each of her children and gave God the credit for each and every one of them. She loved to read, sew, and after her retirement, watch her soap operas. In her last few years on this earth, Anna enjoyed camping and also showed a love for art, something she did not have time for while raising her children. Anna made many paintings and types of crafts which the family will forever cherish. She will be sadly missed.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence E. Christian; son, Harold E. Roberts Sr.; grandchildren, William Casterline Jr. and Zachary Frankos; sisters, Ora Kathleen and Betty; brothers, Joseph, Wes, Lawrence Eugene, and John all of Ohio. She is survived by her son, Harry Roberts Jr. of Harrington; daughters, Violet Goodell of Delano, Calif., Patricia Graves of Camden, Anna Ambellan of Dover, Pamela Lewis of Harrington, Barbara Roberts of Seaford, Anna Willis of OakHill, Ohio; step-children, Edward Christian of Okla., Thomas Christian, David Christian, Christopher Christian, Teresa Young, and Kitty Wheeler all of Newark; brother, Donald Kinney of Fla.; sisters, Francis Bates and Cindy Hoagland of Ohio; sister in law, Athleen Payne of Newark; 17 grandchildren; 49 great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren.
Services will be at noon on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013 at Melvin Funeral Home, 15522 South DuPont Hwy., Harrington. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Delaware Veterans Cemetery, Bear.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Delaware or to the Delaware Hospice.
Arrangements are by the Melvin Funeral Home, visit our website at www.melvinfuneralhome.com for further information, leave a letter of condolence, or to send flowers.
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