Anita Bess Herrell

Anita Bess Herrell

Anita Herrell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Criswell Funeral Home - Ada on Oct. 10, 2025.

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Anita Bess Herrell, 96, of Ada passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025, at her home. She was born August 5, 1929, in Achille, OK to Levi Landery and Bessie Sheldon Mead.

Survivors include her son, Lanny North; two grandchildren, Alegra Carne and husband Steven and Derek North; and 11 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clyde Miles North; and son, Elmo Clyde North.

No services are planned at this time.

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