In Remembrance Of
Anita Vail
Anita Maxine Vail, 81, of Dearborn, MO passed away December 27, 2024.
She was born on April 3, 1943, to Grant and Lucille (Slayden) Gray in St. Joseph, MO. Anita grew up in Weston, MO and graduated from North Platte High School in Dearborn, MO.
Anita was a medical administrative assistant for several offices in the Kansas City area. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents Grant and Lucille Gray and her brother Paul Gray.
Anita is survived by her son Vernon L. Williams, Jr.; her grandchildren Justin Williams, Grant Williams, Lindsey Williams, Sherri Johnson, Rachael Wells and Michael Kerns; her great-grandchildren Sophia, Dax, Malia, Chloe, Olivia, Elizabeth, and Jacob; other relatives and many friends.
The family would like to thank the loving staff at Benedictine Living Community and the extra care provided by Mosaic Hospice Group.
Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. with Celebration of Life Service 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 11th at the Robert S. Bryan Community Center in Dearborn.
Flowers or donations are not expected, your prayers and thoughts are blessing enough.
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Service Details
Celebration of Life Service 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 11th at the Robert S. Bryan Community Center in Dearborn.
Visitation will be from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 11th at the Robert S. Bryan Community Center in Dearborn.
Comments & condolences
6 comments
Janice dixon
I’ll say good bye for now until I see you again I’m so sorry I could not make it today. I’m having heart issues again plus still not dug out but what a great friend you were all the things we did and places we went. I still remember that drunk lady who hit us when Jason’s was just a few days old beside you being a great boss all 3 places we worked together . Wow 45 years we have been good friends
Sherry Parsons
a wonderful woman and a dear friend.
Will miss her greatly. To Vern and the Grandkids I’m sorry for your loss. praying for you all.
Diane Slayden
My deepest sympathy to Vern and family. She was one of the last cousins of Doyle Slayden. Love and prayers
Sabrina Knoch
Sending love and prayers to the family. She was my friend and a second cousin to me. I loved the short time that I had with Anita, and tried to keep her uplifted whenever I could visit her. I have but just a few short years that I experienced her laugh, her smile and her love of pretty things. We would sit and thumb through magazines talking about the places and things and food, whatever would be on those pages. We often would find her hats and try them on for fun. Paint nails and put on Jewelry. She loved to talk about her rocks and at times just like to show me her favorite ones. She was such a gem. I will always cherish those moments. Forever in my memory.
Mary Pendleton
Sending my sincerest condolences to the family. Anita was my last living cousin and I cherished every moment I could get with her. She will be greatly missed.
Cindy Hubbard
Vern, I’m so sorry for the loss of your mom. it’s always hard especially if it’s around the holidays. I’ll keep you all in my prayers. Cindy