Annie Lou Vanarsdale

Mrs. Annie Lou Vanarsdale, 96, was born November 16, 1916 to the late Henry and Kittie Clark in Lexington, Mississippi. She was preceded in death by her husband Alvie Vanarsdale; eight sisters Eula Mae, Alijah Jane, Corrie, Corine, Charlie Mae, Marie, Ida & May; daughter Henrietta; granddaughter Gail Caldwell and great-great-granddaughter Alexis Gates. Mrs. Vanarsdale was nurtured throughout her life at Coleman Chapel C.M.E. Church where she accepted Christ at an early age. She was a faithful and active member until her illness. Mrs. Vararsdale taught grade school and later became a part of the Memphis City Schools where she retired from. She stayed active when she retired, continuing to serve her good deeds as a caregiver, housekeeper and cook; always willing to help anyone in need. Mrs. Annie L. Vanarsdale departed this life January 6, 2013, at 10:20p.m. at Baptist Trinity Hospice House in Collierville, Tennessee. She leaves to mourn her passing her grandchildren: Larry Vanarsdale, Mina Jones, Roland Jones, Freida Jones and Marlon Ross; great-granddaughters Anika Caldwell and Andrea Caldwell who cared for her; 16 great-grandchildren, 19 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews, other family and friends. All those who were touched by her life can rest assured that she is in the presence of the Lord.