Longtime Hugoton resident and business woman, Joye Anthony, age 94, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2013 at Pioneer Manor in Hugoton. [it-exchange-member-content membership_ids=”485,313″]
She was born December 28, 1917 in rural Beaver County, Ok., the daughter of Mac Walter and the former Ferol Pinell.
Joye attended country school through the eighth grade and graduated from Beaver High School in 1935. In 1936, Joye and Dean Anthony were married. After a few years they moved to Hugoton, where they made their home and where she lived the rest of her life.
Mrs. Anthony established a business in Hugoton known as Shoppe Elite that she owned for 25 years. During this time she was associated with several civic and social groups. Joye was always a proud booster for Hugoton and the community.
She is survived by her sister-in-law Mabel Walter of Wichita; two nephews, Michael Walter and wife Marilyn of Wichita and Ronald Crossley and wife Carol of Cleveland, Ga.; and her great nieces and great nephews.
Joye was preceded in death by her parents; husband Dean; sister Twila Crossley; brother Bud Walter; and nephew Larry Crossley.
Graveside services were attended Friday morning, April 19, 2013 at the Beaver Pioneer Cemetery in Beaver with Pastor Jim Reeves officiating.
Memorials may be given to the Pioneer Manor in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 423 S Main, Hugoton, Ks 67951. [/it-exchange-member-content]