Anna B. Honea

Anna Honea Obituary

Anna B. Honea PENSACOLA, Fla. - Anna Christina Beste Honea, 94, died peacefully in her sleep Feb. 28, 2009, in Pensacola. Anna was born in Baltimore in 1914 where she also met and married Carl Barto Honea in 1934. As a Navy wife, Anna traveled across the country to California and Hawaii but spent most of her life in Norfolk, where she and Carl settled after World War II. As a full-time homemaker, Anna sewed, baked, was active in her church and made a good home for her family. Anna was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Carl; their infant son, Carl David; her parents, Mary and John Henry Beste; her sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Gil Shortt; her nephew, Gil Shortt; her great-granddaughter, Clara Ellen Jackson; and her many loving aunts and uncles who were so much a part of her early life in Baltimore. Anna is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Bill Seelman; her daughter and son-in-law, Gail Honea and Frank Sansone; and her son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Elizabeth Honea. She also is survived by her grandchildren, Ruth and Scott Hill, Kenny and Dana Seelman, Jarl Jackson, and Jared and Kim Jackson and great-grandchildren, Ryan Hill, Logan and McKinsey Seelman and Benjamin Jackson. In addition, she leaves behind in Baltimore her lifelong friend, Lelia Valentine and her favorite cousins, Bunky Traut, Rayma Biggs and LaRue Bardroff. Anna was a sweet and caring person who worried about others and always tried to do the right thing. She was especially appreciative to those friends who helped her manage in her last years, Shirley McKown in Norfolk, Anne Hughes, and Dottie Craig in Pensacola and all the caregivers, who she called her angels at Creekside Senior Village. As was her wish, Anna will be cremated and her ashes placed next to Carl in the Columbarium at Arlington National Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In place of flowers, contributions may be made to the employees fund at Creekside Senior Village (formerly Encore), 9015 University Parkway, Pensacola, FL 32514.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Mar. 3, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Anna Honea

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shirley whalen

March 6, 2009

I, too am saddened by the loss of another friend and neighbor. I live in the High Sierra Mountains of Northern California and closest neighbors are one man, bears, deer, foxes, raccoons and tons of snow so we don't get out often. Fortunately my brother Bobby McKenzie sent me this notice so I could send my condolences. I, too, still miss my parents and friends. Fortunately Our Lord will be coming back soon and we can all be together. Give each other a hug for me. Shirley McKenzie Whalen, Blairsden, California

Robert Mckenzie

March 4, 2009

Hi Susan & Gail, I lived nextdoor on Chesapeake St. 1940s-1956. I'm sorry to contact you this way; loosing a mom is tough. My mom & Dad died in Arizona, him 1992, her 2006. My sister Shirley married & moved to Blairsden, Cal. in 1963 & lives in the Sierra Madres Mountains. I live in the Virginia tobacco belt, retired from the Post Office.

Brenda Hawkins

March 3, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Wendy Creekmore-Porter

March 3, 2009

I grew up behind the Honeas in Norview, from 1975 until we moved in 1978. My family was good backdoor neighbors with the Honeas, always keeping in touch with them after we moved. I remember a tiny bear stuffed animal that Mr. and Mrs. Honea gave me, I still have him to this day. My sweetest memories of this wonderful couple has to do with the times we went to check on our rental property in Norview. The Honeas would let me stay with them, while my family did some work on their house. At the Honeas I would eat the best treats and always hear some great war stories. I still have a picture of me and my mom in front on their Christmas tree, around 1980. We lost touch when the Honeas once we sold the house but I have never forgotten their kindness. They were a wonderful loving couple who stood as an example to all of us that true love still exists. May their family find peace during this difficult time.

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