Anna M. Witters, 87, of Marion, IL, entered into her eternal rest at 5:01 P.M., Friday, November 27, 2020 at the home of her sister, Mary Barnes, in Elkville where she had been residing.

Anna had been a cook at a nursing facility in Elgin. She had also worked at Elgin Watch and Elgin Casket. Anna had been a member of Freewill Baptist Church. She was a strong, independent person who loved life and her family. Anna was an adventurous, loving, thoughtful, courageous sister, aunt and friend. Anna leaves a legacy of love for her family, loyalty to her friends and unfailing faith in God. She will be greatly missed.

She was born January 3, 1933 at Johnson County, IL, the first born child of Orval and Minnie (Choate) Hart.

She married Ben Witters, the love of her life, at Norris City, IL and he preceded her in death in June of 1979.

She is survived by two sisters - Mary Barnes of Elkville and Imogene Bjorklund of Dyer, IN, two brothers - Jerry Hart of West Frankfort and Orval Andy Hart of Buckner, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband, one brother - Jessie Hart, a very special grandmother - Linda Choate and many cherished friends.

Graveside services will be at Noon, Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at the Hallidayboro Cemetery at Hallidayboro, IL with Rev. Richard Fyke officiating.

Please use social distancing guidelines. Everyone in attendance is required to wear a mask.

Burial will be in the Hallidayboro Cemetery at Hallidayboro, IL.

Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.