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Anna Roach Obituary
Mrs. Anna Howell Roach, wife of the late Kenneth "Ken" Edward Roach, of Pickens, passed away on June 26, 2025.
Born in Rhea County, TN, she was a daughter of the late Lee and Maudie Millsap Howell. She retired after over 38 years of service from West Point Stevens, Inc.
Mrs. Roach was a woman of strong Christian faith, whose life was rooted in love, grace, and devotion to her family. She cherished every moment spent with her children and grandchildren. She also had a special fondness for visiting thrift stores, delighting in the simple pleasure of discovering hidden treasures.
Surviving are a son, Charles Edward Wilbanks of Seneca; daughters, Pamela L. Boggs (Larry) of Westminster and Anita Celeste Wilbanks of Seneca; stepsons, Edward Lee Roach (Eunice Morris) and John Roach (Angel), both of Pickens; a sister, Thelma Wood of Spring City, TN; 17 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her loving husband of 37 years, Anna was predeceased by a son, Roy Dale Wilbanks; 7 brothers; and 3 sisters.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Pickens.
The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, Easley.
Flowers will be accepted and memorials may be made in honor of Mrs. Roach to a charity of one''s choice.
The family will be at their respective homes.
Visit RobinsonFuneralHomes.com or Robinson Funeral Home & Crematory-Downtown, Easley.
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