Born August 17, 1937, in Wayne County, Indiana, to John and Flossie Beetem Pierce, Anna was a life-long resident of Richmond. She retired in December 1992 from Belden Wire and Cable after 31 years of service. Anna attended Fellowship Baptist Church and was a member of the Belden 25 Year Club and Belden Live Wires. She enjoyed camping and traveling.
Survivors include her son, Steven (Sheri) Petry of Cambridge City, Indiana; granddaughter, Sarah Petry of Cambridge City; nieces, Vickie (Don) Jackson and Star (Joe) Johnson, both of Richmond; nephew, Gary (Nell) Hobbs of Connersville, Indiana; and many friends, including Ramona and Cecil Penland of Cambridge City.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Merlin R. “Pete” Petry, who died September 6, 2001; granddaughter, Stephanie Reed; parents; and sisters, June Hobbs and Florence Arnold.
Visitation for Anna B. Petry will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at Doan and Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road West, Richmond. Funeral service will follow at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at Doan and Mills Funeral Home. Committal service will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at Harris Creek Cemetery in Bradford, Ohio.
Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com.