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.
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19 Condolence(s)
Ed Downs
Monday, June 19, 2023
May you rest in peace. I am a former student and Church of Christ member. Mrs. Trevathan was a great teacher and very good influence for young in my day. God bless her and I know there is rejoining in the Kingdom of Heaven..
Thomas "Tom" Rowlett
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
My sister, Ann, and I grew up close, and I have always cared for her and felt that she was one of my wonderful two sisters. I will miss her for sure now, but am so grateful that she was a great person who is now in Heaven with God.
Madelyn P Keith
Friday, April 28, 2023
Ms. Ann taught our GED class at East Arkansas Youth Services in Marion after her retirement from public school. She was a great lady and we became friends. Prayers of comfort and peace for her family.
Lorie Hurt
Friday, April 28, 2023
Anna was a very sweet lady and she will be missed. Prayers for peace for you all.
Bette Clark
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
There are so many things to be said of Ann our long time neighbor..... dear friend, coworker, beloved teacher to my children, a delightful sense of humor, a beautiful smile, a devoted wife and mother, and an abiding love of God and her church. Though she will be missed by all on this earth we can be comforted by the assurance that she has entered her heavenly home and reunited with loved ones gone before her. Kevin and Karen our love and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of your beloved mother.
The Clark Family....Bette, Tony, Eric, and Dawn
Terry Griffis
Monday, April 24, 2023
I am one of Ann's many nieces. I am sad to hear of her passing. She was very sweet and had a terrific sense of humor. I wish Karen and Kevin strength in the coming weeks.
Mary Lee Cunningham
Monday, April 24, 2023
Sending condolences to all the family in the passing of dear Ann. During her time with the Valley View Church in Jonesboro she demonstrated the same dedication to the Lord, to serving others and to expressing kindness to all she met. She loved being at worship services and attending Ladies' class when her health permitted, and yes, she was a conscientious sender of cards! It disappointed her when her injuries kept her from being able to continue doing that.
Know that she is missed, but I am so happy that I got to know her before the Lord called her home.
carol harris
Monday, April 24, 2023
I'm sorry for your loss. I've only known Anna for a short time, got to know her in ladies bible class at church, a very friendly and beautiful lady. Keep all her family and friends in my prayers
Nancy Moore
Monday, April 24, 2023
I will always remember sweet Aunt Anne and Uncle Bill visiting us when I was a little girl, sitting around our dining table, eating meals or snacks, and the grownups telling stories of the Trevathan siblings growing up on the farm. This world has lost an Angel and Heaven has gained one.
Tishelle Aughenbaugh
Monday, April 24, 2023
Mrs. Ann & Mr. Bill lived next door to my grandparents for years. I loved visiting with them as a kid. Heartfelt condolences to the family.
Kylee Frasure
Monday, April 24, 2023
Karen and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Sending lots of prayers, love, and hugs to you all.
Cheryl House
Monday, April 24, 2023
I worked with Ann for many years at West Memphis High School. She was a good teacher who really cared about her students. She was a great friend and co-worker. She loved her family, and I know she will be greatly missed by all of them. May you be comforted by knowing that she is in a far better place with no pain. Prayers for all of her family.
Joy Wagner
Monday, April 24, 2023
So sorry, I didn't know her but sounds like she was a beautiful person
Joy
Anna Lois & Rodger Williams
Monday, April 24, 2023
Bill and Ann were our next door neighbors in West Memphis for many years. Both good Christian examples who were faithful to God and their church. Karen and Kevin were young children when they moved there so we were privileged to watch them grow up. We have such fond memories. They both will always be missed.
Dianne Daniel
Monday, April 24, 2023
I loved Ms. Ann. I worked with her printing her WMHS school newspaper when I worked at the Evening Times.
She was the first one to introduce me to Facebook and we kept in touch long after I left there.
Please know I'm praying for all of her family and friends. May she rest in peace.
Penny Margrave
Sunday, April 23, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss. I am so happy that I got to know her. She was such a sweet person. I am praying for peace to her family.
Gretta Blanchard
Sunday, April 23, 2023
We both send our love and condolences to family. We lived Ms. ANN.
Janiel Martin
Sunday, April 23, 2023
So sorry to hear of Ann’s Passing. She was a very nice lady and a very Christian example for all of us!!
Renita Rash
Sunday, April 23, 2023
Prayers for Ms. Ann’s family and friends.
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