Ruth "Anita" Knott Bosley

She was the beloved wife of William "Ray" Raymond Bosley, Sr. for 70 years; cherished mother of Sandra Bosley-Betsill and her husband John Betsill, Cheryl Bosley-Brown (Robert Brown (deceased), and Laurie Bosley-Farkas and her husband Kenneth Farkas; loving “NiNi” to Caitlin Brown (Dan Neutzel), Kirstin Betsill Donnelly (Joseph), Leanne “Maggie” Brown (deceased) (Steven Brennan), Maura Brown (Bradley Mitchell), Garrett Betsill (Julia), Chloe Farkas Riley (Sean), Marissa Betsill Eickhoff (Erik), and Keeley Bussells (Evan Bussells). She was also a proud great-grandmother to nine great-grandchildren.

Anita was the loving daughter of Francis Byrd Knott and Lora Inez Knott (both deceased), the dear sister of 13 siblings, and loved by nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, extended family, and countless friends.

Born and raised in Hampden on 36th Street, Anita attended Poole School. Anita enjoyed traveling with Ray, exploring many parts of the United States and several foreign countries. She was also a passionate animal lover, especially birds and German Shepherds. She enjoyed eating her chocolate and drinking tea while watching Fox News regularly. She was a staunch Republican and stuck to her beliefs.

Above all, Anita was a proud and devoted wife, loving mother, dear grandmother, and great-grandmother who cherished time with her family.

Services for Anita are private.

Donations may be made in her name to PETA, www.peta.org