Anna Roots

Anna Lee Roots PORTSMOUTH - Anna Lee Roots, 71, of the 600 block of Rutter St., went home to be with her eternal Father Tuesday, July 7, 2009. Anna L. Roots was a devoted member of New Mount Olivet Baptist Church. She is survived by four daughters and their spouses, Danetta Lawrence, Vanzola Roots, Demitria Davis (Everett), Denise Johnson (Joseph); four sons and their spouses, Hilton Horne, Milton Horne, Terry Roots and Glenwood L. Roots (Terry); 25 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; four aunts, Bulah Jones, Jessie Odom, Eulah Thompson, Bessie White (Edward); two special friends, Irene Cowan and Clara Williams; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Anna L. Roots was a mother, sister, and friend to many and she passes on a legacy. The funeral will be held Saturday, July 11, at noon in New Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Portsmouth. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Chesapeake. On the day of the service, the family will assemble at 2205 Piedmont Ave., Portsmouth. Corprew Funeral Home is in charge.