Born in Ludell, Kansas (Rawlins County) on October 28, 1936. Anna was one of eight children born to parents Martin and Ruth Linderer. Anna spent most of her young life in Atwood and Wichita, Kansas. Then a short time in Houston, TX in the late 60’s before moving back to Wichita for a few more years. She finally moved to Florida in the early 1970s. She lived in Orlando for nearly 4 years, then moved to Fort Lauderdale where she lived until an early retirement took her to Palm Bay, FL to live with her daughter Tena and husband Paul, and their children; Shawn, Teri, Nicole and Michelle. She decided she was not ready for retirement and headed back to Fort Lauderdale and spent the rest of her years living with Bernadine and Mark, and their two children, Thomas and Catherine. Anna worked to make ends meet at times as a maid while living in Kansas and for many years in manufacturing and office administration before she retired in 2000.
Anna held her family close to her heart whether they were near or far. She had so much love to give that she took in friends and family throughout the years and felt there was always room for one more.
Anna is survived by: Her brother Bernard Bartholomew Linderer and her sister Theresa Marie Linderer Sabater. Her children: Kenneth Dale Epperley (Joy), Robert Joseph Epperley (Rhonda), Tena Marie Epperley Platt, Renee DeeAnn Epperley Welch (Kernie), Bernadine Epperley Jolley (Mark), and Leona Jean Epperley Eden (Dion); 16 Grandchildren; 17 Great Grandchildren and an honorary family member Tanisha Dukes who took special care of Anna during her final months at home.
She is pre-deceased by: Her parents, Martin Bartholomew Linderer and Ruth Marie Sloan Linderer. Her brothers, Robert Joseph Linderer, John Martin Linderer, and Wilbur Jean Linderer. Her sisters, Alice Catherine Linderer Walsh and Ava Ruth Linderer. Her son-in-law, Paul Edson Platt and her grandsons, Michael Del Zelik and Calvin Lee Welch.
Until we meet Again;
A light from our lives has gone. A voice we love is still. A place is vacant within our hearts, which never can be filled. A bouquet of beautiful memories sprayed with a million tears. I wish God could have spared you, if just for a few more years. We hold you close within our hearts, and there you will remain. To walk with us through out our lives; Until we meet again. So rest in peace dear mother, and thanks for all you have done. We pray that God has given you, the crown you’ve truly won. Your vacant place no one can fill. We miss you now and always will. ~ Author Unknown
Services will be held on March 21, 2020 with Mass beginning at 10:00 am at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 861 N. Socora, Wichita, KS 67212. (316) 722-4404.
Internment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, 1640 N. Maize Road, Wichita, KS 67212.
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