In addition to raising her family, Anna worked for 35 years as a surgical nurse at Crawford County Hospital in Van Buren, AR. Anna Belle was a strong and graceful woman who loved her family and profession. In addition to her primary family, she dearly loved her siblings and grandchildren. The cornerstone of her life was her love and relationship with GOD. She was a member of Mission United Methodist Church. Anna Belle was very active in the church and genuinely enjoyed helping others. Among many admirable qualities, she truly had a passion for the truth and treating ALL people fairly.
She is survived by her son, Dr. Derrick L. Richardson of Fort Smith, AR; 3 granddaughters: Sunsha, of San Antonio, TX; Emily, of Anaheim, CA; and Olivia, of Fort Smith, AR. One grandson, Adam, of Fort Smith, AR, One brother, Bobby Driver, of Van Buren, AR.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald Ray; one daughter, Lisa; four sisters Frankie, Johnnie (Peaches), Lillian (Pookie), and Donna (Pig); brother Elmer Jr.
Funeral service will be at 10:30 am Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Community Bible, 9201 Dallas St Fort Smith, AR with burial to follow at 1pm, National Cemetery in downtown Fort Smith.
Pallbearers will be Robert Ferguson, Sr., Andre Good, Michael Blaylock, Michael Vann, John Vendel and Dr. Frank Griffin. Honorary pallbearers will be Leo Good, Dr. S.K. Wilson, Lewis Ray Jones, Dr. Cole Goodman, Jr., Dr. Eugene Still and Robert Wilson, Sr.
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