Anna L. Blakemore

Anna L. Blakemore passed away July 15, 2020. Blakemore, the daughter of Fred and Gladys (Kile) King was born in Springfield, July 21, 1933. On Dec. 10, 1949, Anna and Harold Blakemore were united in marriage and shared almost 68 years together before his passing in December 2017. Blakemore enjoyed traveling and loved the Rocky Mountains. Blakemore is survived by her daughters, Glenda Rea (Gary) of Rogersville, Lavonda Trogdon (David) of Ash Grove; son, David Blakemore (Kelly) of Willard; three grandchildren, Steve Kellough (Dawn) of Springfield, Matt Blakemore (Andrea) of Republic, Rachel Phillips (Derrick) Aldrich; six great-grandchildren; several step grandchildren and great-grandchildren; three sisters, Kay Wells (Richard), Donna King all of Ash Grove, Joann Cline (Conrad) of Everton; and several nieces and nephews. Blakemore is preceded in death by one great-granddaughter; one sister, Velma; and two brothers, Dale and Billy.There will be no formal visitation, however, Blakemore did lie in state from noon until 6 p.m. Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Wilson-Griffin Funeral Home, Ash Grove. Friends and family were invited to come sign the book and pay their