A graduate of Stow-Munroe Falls High School, Class of 1993, Anna carried forward a steady determination that shaped the way she met life—quietly tenacious, consistently present, and deeply devoted to the people she loved.
Anna was preceded in death by her husband of 17 years, Norman Stephens.
Her days were brightened by simple joys and meaningful routines: arts and crafts—especially Diamond Dots—church activities, choir, her cats, reading, and time at the beach. She was a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Charlotte, and she also served her community as a member and moderator for Disability Connections.
Anna will be remembered most for her friendship and for helping others—an enduring legacy of love expressed through compassion, perseverance, and care.
Anna is survived by her father, Ernest Linger; her mother, Kathleen Linger; her sister, Amanda Barber; her brother, Paul Linger; her nieces, Melanie Linger, Amiyah Linger, and Faith Linger; and her nephew, Cody Barber.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Wilson Funeral & Cremation Service, 5301 Albemarle Road, Charlotte, North Carolina 28212, on November 21, 2026, at 11:00 am with Reverend John Harrill officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Assist Me (www.assistmenc.com) or Hickory Grove Baptist Church (www.hickorygrove.org/give/).
