In Remembrance: Anna Rose Snell Martin Wimberly

Anna Rose Martin Wimberly, also known as Ann, was born on December 15, 1933, to James Cullen Snell and Lillie Laura Snell. She passed away on May 17, 2024, at the Woodlands in Leesville.  Anna was a long-time resident of the area.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Johnnie Martin and Bill Wimberly, also by her father, Cullen Snell, mother, Lillie (Bill) Burch, and stepfather, Ben Burch, in-laws Noah and Artie Martin, and brothers, Walker Snell, Lester Snell, and Paul Snell, and many other relatives. 

Anna enjoyed Bluegrass music, cross stitching, and appliqué, which she used for many beautiful pictures and quilts.

She is survived by her sons, Dwayne Martin and Russell Martin (wife Karen); daughter, Anna Templeton and husband Bobby; eight grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren. Surviving also is her sister, Sybil Hughes. 

Funeral service was Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. in the chapel of Labby Memorial Funeral Home in Leesville with Rev. Jerry Twyman officiating. 

She was loved by many and will be greatly missed.