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Anna Garcia Obituary
Anna Marie Garcia, 80, of Columbus, Georgia, passed away on February 23, 2026.
A rosary will be held 10:30 AM, Saturday, February 28, 2026 to be followed by funeral services at 11:00 AM. Our Lady of Lourdes is located at 1953 Torch Hill Rd, Columbus, GA 31903.
Born November 30, 1945, in Enid, Oklahoma, Anna was one of nine children born to Frank and Catherine Feist. Her lifelong dedication to caring for others began at St. Mary of the Plains in Wichita, Kansas, where she earned her nursing degree.
In 1968, Anna answered the call to serve, joining the Army Nurse Corps. Deployed to Vietnam as a 1st Lieutenant, she met the love of her life, Augustine "Gus" Garcia. Married in the midst of the Vietnam War they began their marriage of 56 years.
As a military family, Anna and Gus traveled the world. From Texas, New Mexico, Argentina, Virginia and Venezuela she made a home for her family. In 1985, they settled in Columbus, Georgia, which became their permanent home. She practiced nursing as a business owner, working for the State of Georgia and as a private duty nurse. Nursing was an extension of her dedication to caring for others.
She is survived by her husband, Augustine "Gus" Garcia; her five children, Chris, Greg, Kateryna, Gabriel and Jono; and nine cherished grandchildren. She leaves behind a legacy of service, courage, and unwavering love. Anna was a woman of profound strength and friendship. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
In lieu of flowers, Anna would like donations be made to the Valley Rescue Mission to support their community work. Contributions can be made in memory of the deceased through the organization's website. For more information, visit Valley Rescue Mission.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
3874 Gentian Blvd., Columbus, GA 31907
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