Anita L. Shriver, 77, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 6:43 a.m. on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Parkview Wabash Hospital in Wabash, Indiana. She was born on October 22, 1946, to Ralph and Bernadine (Davis) Williams in Hornell, New York.
Anita was a graduate of Woodward High School in Toledo, Ohio. She worked at Dukes Memorial Hospital before retiring. Anita enjoyed gardening, but most of all enjoyed spending time with her family.
Anita is survived by one son, Drew (Barb) Shriver of Peru, Indiana; one daughter, Lorna (Jay) Martin of Wabash, Indiana; four grandchildren, Joshua (Angelica) Shriver, Mitch (Keyana) Shriver, Mason (Jess) Diskey, Olivia Diskey (Brian); eight great-grandchildren, Lily Popenfoose, Dawson Shriver, Griffen Shriver, Gabriel Shriver, Ayden Diskey, Madi Woodning, Memphis Pryor, Xavion Adderley; one brother, Ron (Gloria) Williams of Temperance, Michigan; one sister, Lori (Dale) Rose of Waterloo, Indiana; and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents and one daughter, Katherine M. Shriver.
A Celebration of Life will take place amongst family. Private burial will take place at Alfred Rural Cemetery in Alfred Station, New York at a later date.
Preferred memorials can be directed to the Wabash County Animal Shelter 810 Manchester Avenue Wabash, Indiana 46992 or the American Diabetes Association P.O. Box 7023 Merrifield, VA 22116-7023.
McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Anita Shriver’s final arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com