Anna Mae Meyer

Anna Mae (Porter) Meyer Age: 87 years A resident of rural Vienna, IL and a former resident of Ridgway, IL Passed away Sunday morning, October 7, 2007, at 12:20 AM at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah, KY. Anna Mae was born September 18, 1920 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She was the daughter of Thomas Anderson Porter & Minnie Luana (Parks) Porter. Anna Mae was united in marriage to Emil J. Meyer on December 24, 1938 in Morganfield, KY. He preceded her in death on February 25, 1997. Survivors include: 2 Sons ƒ?" Richard Keith & Anita Meyer of Vienna, IL Frederic Porter & Trisha Meyer of Vienna, IL a Daughter-in-Law ƒ?" Donna Meyer of Vienna, IL 7 Grandchildren: Kent & Gayla Meyer of Marion, IL Tracey & Debbie Meyer of Cypress, IL Collin Meyer & Michele ƒ?oMikkiƒ?? Henson of Cypress, IL Nicole & Ken Mathis of Carterville, IL Jason & Lisa Meyer of Newton, IL Derek Meyer of Vienna, IL Alexis Ann Meyer of Carterville, IL 6 Great Grandchildren: Shea & Ryne Meyer, Dylan Meyer, Alecia & Erica Mathis, Ashley Henderson Several Special Nieces & Nephews In addition to her Parents & Husband, Anna Mae was preceded in death by: a Son ƒ?" Gerald Lee Meyer a Brother ƒ?" Harold Porter a Sister ƒ?" Thelma Porter Anna Mae was a homemaker. She was a loving mother & farmerƒ?Ts wife. Anna Mae was a former member of the New Hope Baptist Church in Ridgway, IL and was currently an active and devoted member of the Vienna First Baptist Church. Anna Mae was very community minded, involved in many civic organizations, and dedicated herself to many worthy causes. She was a charter member of the Southeastern Illinois Electric Cooperative, a member of the Johnson County Republican Women and former chairperson of the Johnson County Republican Party. Anna Mae was a member of Egyptian Chapter # 30 Order of the Eastern Star and was a member of the former Valley # 108 White Shrine of Jerusalem, where she had served as Worthy High Priestess. Anna Mae had a deep and abiding love for her family and was very proud of their accomplishments. She was an excellent cook and loved to shop. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday morning, October 10, 2007, at 11 AM at the Vienna First Baptist Church. Dr. Ed Hollis will officiate. Entombment will be in the Vienna Fraternal Cemetery. Friends may call from 5-8 PM Tuesday at Bailey Funeral Home in Vienna. The body will lie-in-state at the church from 10 AM ƒ?" 11 AM Wednesday. Memorials may be made to the Vienna First Baptist Church, PO Box 727, Vienna, IL 62995-0727.

Anna Mae Meyer

September 18, 1920 - October 7, 2007