Ara Belle English Anthony , 75, of Center, passed away Friday, March 20, 2015 at her residence.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, March 22, 2015, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 23, 2015, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Tim Perkins officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Center.

Ms. Anthony was born May 26, 1939 in Shelby County to Lynn English and Bernice Payne English. She loved to cook, quilt and spend time with her grandchildren. Ms. Anthony was a member of Hurst Street Church of Christ.

She is survived by
Sons:
Frankie Anthony and wife, Valerie, of Center
Mark Anthony of Denton
Mitchell Anthony and wife, Sonya, of Center

Daughter: Laresa Livingston of Center

Ten Grandchildren

Eleven Great Grandchildren

Sisters:
Bobbie Campbell and husband, O.C., of Center
Judy English of Center
Vernell English of Center

Sister-in-law: Brooksie McGee of Center

Brothers-in-law:
Elmer Ray Wilburn of Center
E.A. Tomlin of Center

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Husband: Grover F. Anthony
One infant child: James Kirk Anthony
Parents: Lynn English and Bernice Payne English
Sister: Johnny Wilburn

Pallbearers will be Grover Lynn Anthony, Brandon Anthony, Doug Eaves, Cody Anthony, Wil Blackshear, Cameron Anthony, Russell Sowell and Ryan Hall.