of Jonesboro, AR

May 9, 1939 - April 21, 2023

Anna F. Rowlett-Trevathan, 83, of Jonesboro left this world for her forever home with the Lord on April 21st, 2023. She had lived in Jonesboro for the last five years, after living in West Memphis for the previous 55 years.

Born on May 9th, 1939 in Trumann, Arkansas to Ernest E. and Ida K. Rowlett, Anna graduated from Arkansas College in Jonesboro in 1961 and taught high school for 30 years at Cherry Valley, West Memphis Christian School and West Memphis High School, where she taught senior English and Journalism.

Anna was a faithful and beloved member of the Missouri Street Church of Christ in West Memphis, Arkansas where she taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible School and directed the emergency meals team.

Anna loved her family, friends and students, but most of all she loved the Lord. Anna was friendly to everyone and had the ability to remember the name of everyone she met. Anna was an avid reader and loved to send cards for birthdays, anniversaries and other special occasions.

Anna was preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, William Smith (Bill) Trevathan; her daughter, Kym Trevathan; her parents; four brothers and two sisters. She is survived by her daughter, Karen Needham (Steve) of Jonesboro; son, Kevin Trevathan (Sheri) of Pea Ridge, Arkansas; two brothers, Wendell Rowlett (Peggy) of Trumann and Tom Rowlett of West Memphis; three grandchildren, Cody Trevathan, Corey Trevathan and Jeffrey Needham; two great-grandchildren and many nieces; nephews and friends.

Visitation will be at the Missouri Street Church of Christ in West Memphis on Wednesday, April 26th, 2023 at 10:00AM, with funeral services to follow at 11:00AM. Burial will be at Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion, Arkansas.

Pall bearers will be Cody Trevathan, Tim Minton, Jeremy Odom, Ed Rowlett, Barry Holloway and Curtis Holt. Honorary pall bearers will be Corey Trevathan, Jeffrey Needham, Mike Rowlett and Brett Baxter.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Families First Foundation, 307 Judge Smith Drive, Marion, AR 72364.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
201 North Pine Street
West Memphis, AR  72303
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com