Jayne Anchor

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest February 25, 2013 at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Jayne Ellen Ford Anchor, 71, wife of Leonard John Anchor. Jayne Ellen Ford Anchor was born in New Hyde Park, NY. She married John, the love of her life, and began her 52 year odyssey that ultimately brought her to Augusta. She worked as the office manager for the C.S.R.A. Apartment Association. She was a member of St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church. After her retirement, she volunteered at the church as the editor of the Parish Newsletter, a member of the Counting Team, a Greeter, Parish Directory Committee among other activities. In 2010, she was awarded the Bishop Gartland Award for her service. Mrs. Anchor is survived by her husband: Leonard John Anchor. A loving mother and wife, she is also survived by her three sons: John Anchor and wife Carol, Michael Anchor and wife Tina, Kevin Anchor and his wife Vicky; and seven grandchildren: Jeron, Scott, Samantha, Zane, Thomas, Sarah, and Bradley; brother: John Dennis Ford and his wife Audrey. She is preceded in death by her son, Robert Anchor. Memorial services will be held Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 12:00 noon at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church with Fr. Michael Roverse officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Teresa of Avila Building Fund, 4921 Columbia Road, Grovetown, GA 30813; the American Diabetes Association, 1701 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311; or the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692 Dallas TX 75284-0692. The family will receive friends Saturday, March 2, from 11:00 am until the time of service at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church. Thomas Poteet and Son - Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, Ga. 30907. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com