Princess Anthony-Gary

Princess Jewel Anthony Gary 61, Topeka, Kansas was pronounced dead at the scene of a car accident, Saturday, March 14, 2020.

Princess and her twin brother, Patrick Joseph (who died at 4 months), were born January 7, 1959 in Atchison, Kansas to Frank and Elizabeth Anthony.

Princess attended Atchison Public Schools. She graduated from Atchison High School in 1977, she then attended Northeast Kansas Area Vocational Technical School where she received Honor Roll distinction each quarter. Her high school activities included, playing piano and saxophone, and lettering in basketball.

Princess earned an associate’s degree in accounting while employed in the Agronomy Office (secretary) at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska. Later, she was employed in the office of Nebraska’s attorney general (Mid 80s).

Princess enjoyed cooking, hunting mushrooms, cars, and all types of music. She was especially fond of seafood, enjoyed “giving”, and visiting the casino. But most of all she loved her two daughters, I’sis and Alexis, and their family dog, Ki’Yah.

Princess and Derrick Todd Gary were married September 23, 1989 in Kansas City, Missouri, but later divorced.

Princess united with South Side Christian Church while in the Kansas City area. She was the church pianist, and was pleased to re-establish relationship with Pastor Donald Ellis Sr. (who baptized her previously) and his family.

Survivors are her beloved daughter, Alexis Gary, Topeka, her mother, Elizabeth Thompson, Atchison, Two brothers, Perri G. (Tina) Anthony, Topeka, Kansas, Dwayne L. (Liz) Anthony, Atchison. Two nephews, Dwayne M. (Qiana) Anthony, Topeka, Kansas, Durell H. (Kimberly) Anthony, La Mesa, California, One niece, Diamond L. (D.J.) Howell, Laveen, Arizona. Two uncles, Darryl (Sue) Marshall, Kansas City, Missouri and Richard Jones, Des Moines, Iowa. One Aunt, Carmen Augustus, Kansas City, Kansas, four great nephews, three great nieces, and a host of other family and friends from the “Atlantic to the Pacific”.

Princess was preceded in death by her daughter, I’sis, her twin brother, Patrick, her father, Frank L Anthony, Stepfather, Earl Thompson, and a niece, Tyauna Anthony.

In compliance with the CDC, regarding their intent to protect the health and safety of the general public, a public celebration of her life will be scheduled at a later date.

Princess’ family sincerely thanks everyone for the great outpouring of love, kindness, and support.

Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home will be in charge.