Ms. Edna P Anthony Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Edna who we affectionately called "Pearl" was born to the union of John and Willie Mae Anthony October 1, 1956 in Flora, Mississippi. Edna later moved to Milwaukee, WI in her teens and remained until her death. Edna received her education at North Division High. Edna worked in housekeeping for over 30 years until she was disabled. Edna "Pearl" was everybody's favorite cousin/friend. She was very outspoken, caring, thoughtful and very very funny. She had a personality that people were drawn to. Her laughter was infectious. She would often laugh until she started crying, making everyone around her laugh just as hard as she did. Caring for her father until his death was not an unusual act, as she was a caregiver at her core. A caregiver at an early age she cared for her siblings. She was like a mother to them. Later becoming a mother to Reshell, Melvin, and John. Edna would often help the elderly in the family or the elderly that she knew by cooking, cleaning, or whatever they needed her to do. She was ALWAYS running to the aid of others. She was known for giving ANYONE a place to stay. She always had an open door and a couch to sleep on. Edna was a woman that helped shape the lives of her 3 children and many others. She was everyone's mother, often giving advice, scolding, or loving on her children's friends and kids that grew up in her neighborhood. Edna departed this life on October 23,2020 at home surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her mother Willie Mae Anthony, father John Anthony, and brother LM Anthony. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, a daughter Reshell Anthony, and sons Melvin Anthony and John Anthony. Grandson Mekhi Anthony, Sister Patricia (Sam) Brown and a host of family and friends whom she loved dearly.

Ms. Edna P Anthony

October 1, 1956 - October 23, 2020