Anna C. Wolford's Obituary
Anna C. Wolford, 84, of Dresden, Ohio died Thursday afternoon, July 20, 2023 at her home.
Born March 28, 1939 in Zanesville, Ohio she was a daughter of the late Bart and Lillie (Westerviller) Wright and a graduate of Frazeysburg High School. Anna was Catholic by faith and a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church in Dresden. She was an excellent homemaker and used those caring skills to benefit the community. Anna volunteered at Jefferson Elementary School for over fifty years. She also enjoyed volunteering at DVA. Anna's favorite people to spend her time with were her children, grandchildren and sisters. She loved them with all her heart.
Surviving is one son, John (Lorie) Wolford of Trinway; one daughter, Betty (Doug) Maurer of Dresden; five grandchildren, Jeremy Wolford, Tony (Heather) Wolford, Kenny Wolford, Katie Maurer and Abby (Mike Jayjack) Maurer; one great granddaughter, Sophie Wolford; one sister, Evelyn Sidle and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth "Kenny" M. Wolford whom she married June 8, 1957 and who died July 19, 2003; six sisters, Dorothy Feasel, Mary Corder, Edith Flowers, Betty German, Ruth Bodine and Clarabell Fairall and two brothers, Wayne and Joseph Wright.
The family would like to thank Home Instead staff for the wonderful care mom received during her time of need especially Jean, Holly and Mandi. Also a special thank you to Mike Stotts who became a special caregiver and friend.
Calling hours will be NOON to 2pm Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at the Dresden Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home, 714 Main Street.
Funeral services will be 2:00pm, Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at the funeral home with Father Martin J. Ralko officiating. Burial will follow in Dresden Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shriver's Hospice Foundation, 2052 East Pike, Zanesville, Ohio 43701; Zanesville Senior Center, c/o Nutrition Department, 160 N 4th Street, Zanesville, Ohio 43701 or Christ's Table, 28 S. 6th Street, Zanesville, Ohio 43701.
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