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She was born on June 18, 1933, the daughter of Harold Barnes and Georgia (Buckles) Faulds. Anita was a proud 1951 graduate of Arsenal Technical Schools in Indianapolis, IN. That same year, on August 8, she enlisted in the United States Navy, serving her country with dedication and honor until her honorable discharge on July 27, 1954.
In 1972, Anita married Fred Rayner, in Galveston, TX. They shared 24 beautiful years together before his passing in 1996. Anita retired from the United States Postal Service after a long and devoted career, serving as Postmaster in Port Bolivar, TX.
Anita's life was marked by her faith, service, and the joy she found in the simple pleasures. She was a member of Solid Rock Community Church, attended Victory Tabernacle, and was active in the Disabled American Veterans Association. A spirited sports fan, she never missed a chance to cheer on the Houston Astros or the University of Kentucky Wildcats.
She is survived by her children Tony (Rita) Compton of Cedar Park, TX, Mary Kay (Glen) Bumpas of Normangee, TX, Paula (Fred) Ojeda of Kyle, TX, David (Aya) Compton of Okinawa, Japan, and Amy (William Towery) Sanders of Tyler, TX; stepchildren Cynthia (Bob) Mitchell, Elizabeth Turner of Galveston, TX, and Fred Rayner II of Dallas, TX; 14 grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; and 1 step great-grandchild. Nieces and nephews Michael (Cindy) Foster of Greenwood, IN, Eric (Mary Kay) Foster of Martinsville, IN, Steve (Charity) Foster of Indianapolis, IN, and Linda (Ervin) Oakes of Crothersville, IN.
She was preceded in death by her son James Paul Compton and her brothers Roger Barnes and Ray Dean Barnes, and 1 sister Delores Foster.
Pastor Mike Shuler will conduct funeral services at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at Adams Family Funeral Homes & Crematory in Crothersville, IN, with burial to follow at Cana Cemetery. Family and friends may gather for visitation from 11:00 AM until the time of service.
Memorial donations may be made in Anita's honor to the Wounded Warriors Project.
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