Obituaries
Anita J. Twombley 66, of Arma , KS passed away 8:37pm Monday
December 7, 2009 at Mt. Carmel Regional Medical Center in Pittsburg ,
KS following a long illness.  

Anita was born October 14, 19 43 in Charleston , MO the daughter of
Francis and Laura (Gazaway) Houston.  She attended area schools in
California and settled in the Arma, KS area 15 years ago to be with her
family.  In her younger years she worked as a Certified Nurses Aide.  
Anita was of the Christian Faith.  She loved working and building things
with her hands.  She will be most remembered as a loving mother,
grandmother, great-grandmother and sister.  

Survivors include her children Cathy Linder and husband Evan of Arma,
KS, Lorie Graziose and husband Don of Pittsburg, KS, Michael Burk and
Barcus Twombley of Loleta , CA ; 2 sisters; grandchildren Trista, Donny,
Jenifer, Skyler, Brian, Shannon and Darren; and 9 great-grandchildren.  

She was preceded in death by her parents.  

Per Anita’s wishes a Celebration of Life will be held at 211 W. Adams
Pittsburg , KS on Sunday December 13, 2009 at 2pm .  E-mail
condolences may be left at www.bathnaylor.com.  Arrangements and
services are under the direction of Bath-Naylor Funeral Home of
Pittsburg, KS.  
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