of Conway, AR

July 16, 1940 - November 27, 2020

Edith Othelia Anthony, 80, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 27, 2020 in Conway, Arkansas. She was born on Beckett Mountain in Mt. Vernon, Arkansas to Cletus and Marie Keathley.

Othelia was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Ann K. Brown.

She was the oldest of three children and lived life to the fullest. She loved sports; both playing and watching. Although, basketball was her favorite and she played half court ball throughout school. Othelia met the love of her life, Kenneth Anthony, during a weekly bus trip to Conway on her father's bus route. They were married 62 years and had two children; Rick Anthony and Tina Anthony Mankey. Othelia was a dedicated wife and mother who did whatever she could for her children and grandchildren. She spent most of Rick and Tina's childhood as a stay at home mom where she was dedicated to their activities. She was a PTA mom, scout leader, cheerleader for ballgames, and vacation bible school teacher.

Later in life, Othelia found a love for fashion at downtown Leflers and shared that love with her customers. She spent many weekends with her daughter and only granddaughter shopping in Little Rock and Branson. Othelia had a special heart for the elderly and volunteered with the Faulkner County Nursing Home Fund. She enjoyed going to antique and flea markets so she could add to her antique glass collections. The family beach trips brought her so much joy. She loved to eat fresh shrimp, prepare meals and snacks for her family, and spend time with her grandchildren. Lastly, Othelia had a green thumb and found great pleasure in flowers, gardening and bird watching.

She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Anthony, her son, Rick Anthony (Mitzi), her daughter, Tina A. Mankey (Darrell), and brother, Charles Keathley. She was ''MeMe'' to her four grandchildren, Darra Mankey Moore (Phillip), Daniel Mankey (Ashleigh), Eric Anthony (Tara) and Nathan Anthony (Shelby). She had six great grandsons, Fischer, Carson, Baker, Griffin, Levi and Lincoln and many nieces, nephews and other relatives. As she always said, ''love you mostest'' until we see you again.

Honorary pallbearers are Eric Anthony, Nathan Anthony, Daniel Mankey, Phillip Moore, Mike Langford and David Langford.

General visitation schedule will be on Monday, November 30, 2020 from 1:00pm to 9:00pm.

Graveside service will be held on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at 1:00 at Crestlawn Memorial Park.

A special thank you to her caregiver, Mrs. Melissa Hight and her staff for all the love and support throughout this time. The family would also like to thank Kindred Hospice for the medical care and attention they provided.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to oneChurch of Conway missions at www.onechurchconway.com or an organization of choice.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
650 Central Landing Blvd.
Conway, AR  72032
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com