Anita Reliford

Lancaster, Ohio Anita Reliford, age 87, of Lancaster, formerly of Nelsonville, Ohio, passed away November 15, 2025, in Lancaster, Ohio.

She was the daughter of Joseph and Phyllis Wend Schenz.

Anita was a member of the First Presbyterian Church for more than 50 years where she was a Sunday School teacher, sang in the choir, and served as both a Deacon and Elder. Anita also served as Clerk of Session with the church for 15 years. She Also provided pulpit fill on occasion

Anita worked for Nelsonville-York Schools for more than 40 years where she was a first grade teacher, teacher of the gifted, and served as Director of Special Programs.

She served as a member of Athens County Library Board; member of the 317 Board, and was an avid reader and belonged to a book club with many friends.

Anita is survived by her son, Joseph (Jennifer) Reliford; granddaughter, Amanda (Amy) Reliford; grandson, Jesse (Kaitlyn) Reliford; great-grandchildren Chase, Adrian, Henry, Charlie, Isaac, and Bryson; several cousins, nieces and nephews; sister, Judy Thompson; daughter-in-law, Angela Reliford; sister-in-law Helen Schenz; and a special friend, Rick Warren.

Anita was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Bob Reliford; parents; 2 sons, Bob Anthony and Robert Morgan; brothers, Phillip Schenz, Neil Schenz; sister Joyce Smart; and brothers-in-law, Jack Thompson and Eldon Smart.

Following Anita's wishes, she will be cremated with graveside services held on Dec. 9, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Connett Cemetery in Nelsonville, Ohio with family and friends present at the grave site. There will be a dinner following the service at the Presbyterian Church, 69 E. Washington St. Nelsonville, Ohio 45764.

Arrangements are by Warren-Brown Funeral Home in Nelsonville.

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