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Anita Jane Battershell

1953 - 2004

BORN

1953

DIED

2004

FUNERAL HOME

Greenwood Funeral Homes - Cremation at Greenwood Memorial Park

3344 White Settlement Road

Fort Worth, Texas

Anita Battershell Obituary

Anita Jane Battershell, 51, died Thursday, July 1, 2004, at home.

Memorial service: 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 13, in Greenwood Garden Chapel.

Anita was born March 5, 1953, in Fort Worth. She attended Arlington Heights High School and the University of North Texas, where she graduated with a master's degree in gerontology.

Anita worked for Mental Health Mental Retardation of Tarrant County for 23 years. She started as a case worker, was director for aging services, and most recently was a programmer-analyst in information systems. At one time she was president of the Alzheimer's Association of North Texas.

Anita was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Bonnie Battershell.

Survivors: Sister, Carolyn Greenway; several uncles, aunts and cousins; and many wonderful friends.

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Published by Star-Telegram from Jul. 4 to Jul. 5, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Anita Battershell

23 Entries

geetha reddy

July 21, 2004

I am sorry to hear about Anita's death. She hired me to work at MHMR. She was a wonderful person. She was great with patients and staff. I am truly going to miss her.

Dilip Mangalore

July 19, 2004

I have known Anita since late 1995. We started off as cubie buddies in the Information Systems Department at MHMR. Pretty soon we ended up being good friends along with Bob and Pam. Anita always made time for us. We met for coffee and dinner sometimes and we used to chit chat.

Anita is probably one of the kindest people I have met. She tried to make everyone feel special and she was easy to get along with. My only regret is that I wish I had pressured her more to come visit with me when I was in Paris, France.

She is going to be missed for a long, long time.

Kathy Duer

July 12, 2004

Anita was one of a kind. I feel very fortunate to have known her and for the opportunity to work with her at MHMRTC. Such a brilliant lady she was -- so witty and so caring. I will miss her very much. My comfort will rest in the memories of the great times we had and that she is now with our Heavenly Father.

Mary Poole

July 8, 2004

Anita's integrity, dedication, professionalis, intelligence, wit and humor, and caring spirit all came together to make her a pleasure to work with. She was always there to encourage others by taking the time to say, "Hey, you know, you are ok?" I was the recipient many times over. And, she always seemed to know who needed it and exactly when! Years ago during one of my allergy seasons, Anita left tea bags and lemon on my desk and commented that a cup of hot tea will cure anything or at least make it feel better. Thereafter, we passed tea back and forth for various reasons...allergies, sickness, stress, or just winter time blues. Last Thursday I pulled out the gift bag, complete with tea, lemon, and honey, that Anita had given me in May and brewed a cup. The warmth of the hot liquid reminded me of the warmth of Anita's friendship and how truly blessed I am to have known this beautiful person. What a treasure....I will remember her and miss her always. Mary Poole, MHMRTC/MH Division.

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Teri Huston

July 8, 2004

I have only fond memories of Anita.She was my supervisor for several years after first being my co-worker.Our friendship did not suffer from that transition. She remained a supportive & loving friend.Anita had a great sense of humor & we laughed ourselves into tears many times.Anita will certainly be missed.

jenifer dsouza

July 8, 2004

Anita was my supervisor at the Aging clinic. She was very knowledgeable,supportive and intelligent.I learned a lot form Anita. She had great respect and understanding for the mentally ill elderly clients at MHMHRTC. She was very dedicated. Anita was a wonderful person who will be missed. May her soul rest in peace.

Jenifer D'Souza

Benita Parker

July 8, 2004

Anita was one of the sweetest people I have every met. She was always willing to help in any way she could. She will be greatly missed here at MHMRTC. Carolyn may you find the comfort you need from God and those who loved and cared about Anita. May God grant you the peace you need right now.

Linda Snofsky

July 8, 2004

To the family of Anita, she will be greatly missed and I am sorry for your loss. I worked with her on occasion and she was a very special and well liked person at MHMR.

Tammi Villanueva

July 7, 2004

I had the priviledge of working with Anita at MHMRTC. What I remember about her most was her quite spirit and peaceful smile. May all those who knew and cared for her feel the comfort of the Lord in these times

Denny Cornett

July 7, 2004

I worked with Anita on several security issues when I first came to MHMRTC and was impressed by her calm, responsible approach to her work. She was patient with me and took time to explain some of the complexities of our software.

One evening we happened to be leaving at the same time. It was late and no other folks were around. It was raining so hard (and blowing sideways) that you would have thought it was a tropical storm story on the weather channel.

We were both totally soaked as we ran to our cars; it became our joke when we saw each other. When things were difficult or things went wrong we'd say "at least its not raining" and laugh. It is just a reflection on her humor and how pleasant it was to spend time with her. I wish I'd known her longer.

Darlene Hall

July 7, 2004

To the family Of Anita,sorry to here of your loss,Anita was great person with a big heart,she will be missed very much.My prayers are with you at this time.Darlene Hall and Family

Henry Spafford

July 7, 2004

What a loss. Anita, you will be dearly missed. God Bless you and all of us left behind. we will see you again! henry

Kristi Sherman

July 7, 2004

I was sadden by the news of Anita's passing, but rejoiced that she is now with her Lord and Savior. To be absent from the body is to present with the Lord. May God bless the family and all her co-workers who loved her so dearly.

Party Girls New Year's 2004

Sandra Swatzel King

July 7, 2004

Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born.------------------------------ ---------------------------------An aïs Nin
Anita made our hearts a little lighter, our paths a little brighter, and our lives a whole lot fuller.
Love Always from the Party Girls-
Ann, Arlene, Melody, Sonja, Victoria, Wendy, and Sandy

Robin Lake

July 6, 2004

Anita B. made me laugh and let me cry. She let me whine when I needed to and understood when prayer was what I needed to do most. Anita was always willing to teach me, whether it was how to do something on the computer or how to treat the elderly with respect and honor. We are all a little poorer with her passing.

Lisa Marino

July 6, 2004

My deepest sympathy to Anita's family and friends.

Greg Wooten

July 6, 2004

What can anyone say about Anita. She was always there to help anyone out with whatever they needed, no matter how great the task. After I became a Deacon at my church I lost many friends and was asked to deliver their litergies. I wasn't always sure if I'd be able to do it or not and Anita was always there giving me her encouraging words of wisdom. She always told me to be myself and remember in celebration the many ways that my friends touched so many people. Now I'm faced with celebrating the memories of how she touched my life and the lives of so many friend's family and co-workers. I worked with her for two years in the IT department and she was always taking time out of her busy schedule to help me out with issues that I wasn't really sure how to handle. We always watched the fireworks together on the 4th of July, but this year I watched them alone. I finally realized then that my good friend has been called home. I will always remember her and miss her greatly. I thank God for the tresure he gave us with our friendship.

Delores Ross

July 6, 2004

Having only known Anita via telephone, for work related issues, she was ALWAYS very helpful and had a great sense of humor.

She will be missed, however, we will always remember her warmth and caring personality. God Bless.

Dee

Margerett ROBERTS

July 6, 2004

I was very shock to hear about the loss of Anita. I have know her for many years and she was a good person and co-worker. I will miss her computer help, she did not mind explaining things to you. Her Help with several computer projects was no small task and she went after them like she was on fire. Anita never let the grass grow under her feet at MHMRTC, she took charge in her very quite way and got things done. I will miss Anita but will not forget her.

Diana Cook

July 6, 2004

Anita had a gentle spirit and a generous heart. She held respect for others in high regard. Anita will be missed a great deal.

Kathy Munn

July 6, 2004

Anita was a dear friend and co-worker. She was a quiet presence that you could depend on. If you needed her help, she would try her best to assist you. She will be greatly missed by her family, friends and co-workers.

Jeanne Seydler

July 5, 2004

Anita's sister, Carolyn, is a dear friend of mine and my family. We used to hear her talk about Anita all the time. Recently on Carolyn's 60th birthday I had the privilege to meet Anita. Anita was special to me because she loved her sister so much. We want Carolyn to know that she and Anita are in our thoughts and prayers.

Goldie Crooks

July 4, 2004

I greatly enjoyed working with Anita and having the opportunity to enjoy her humor and compassion. She will be missed dearly. I am so sad that she is gone, but very happy that she entered my life. May God bless her sister and give her strength during this time.

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