Anne Eten Bruton

Anne Eten Bruton passed away peacefully on February 21, 2023 at the Chesapeake Retirement Community in Newport News, Virginia.

A native of Portsmouth, Virginia, Anne was predeceased by her first husband, Robert Eten; her second husband of 41 years, James Bruton; her parents Virginia and Donald Lawrence; her sister Helen Lilley; and her brother James Donald Lawrence.

Anne had many talents: she was a skilled artist, specializing in cityscapes and portraits of all kinds, especially animals, friends, and children. Anne was also a teacher and librarian in the Virginia Beach Public Schools for many years. Early in her career, she served as a teacher on the U.S. Civil Defense Base in Morocco.

Anne is survived by her sister, Jean Miller of Newport News; her sister-in-law Patricia Powell of Chesapeake; her nephew, David Lilley and his wife Jane; along with a great-nephew, a great-niece, and three great-great-nephews.

There will be a celebration of life service 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 31, at the Chesapeake Retirement Center, 955 Harpersville Road, Newport News. Anne was laid to rest in a private ceremony at Oak Grove Cemetery in Portsmouth. Condolences may be registered at BWFosterFuneralHome.com.