Anita LaRae Fletcher

**Obituary for Anita LaRae Fletcher**

Anita LaRae Fletcher, a devoted mother, grandmother, and cherished member of the Chillicothe, Missouri community, and formerly of Trenton, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 23rd, 2024, at the age of 77, at her residence. Born on Friday, February 7th, 1947, in Independence, Missouri, Anita touched the lives of those around her with love, grace, and a warm heart.

Anita was a proud alumna of William Chrisman High School, graduating with the class of 1965. Following her education, she embarked on a fulfilling life as a homemaker, contributing to the well-being and happiness of her family.

Anita had a passion for family gatherings and spent countless hours enjoying the company of her beloved family. Her greatest joy came from the laughter and warmth of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Anita leaves behind a legacy through her daughters, Maria Kemp and husband, Chris and Julie Williams and husband, Brian; as well as one son, David Fletcher and wife, Angie. She is also survived by granddaughters, Katherine Tabbert and her husband, Jacob, and Megan Webb and her husband, James; along with 12 additional grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren, and her sister, Alexis Brockett. All will miss her dearly.

Anita is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years, Larry Gene Fletcher; her father, Robert Petrovic; her sister, Alana Admire; and two grandsons, Jon Jon Fletcher and Montana Akers.

She was a woman who cherished life's simple pleasures: spending time with family, tending to her love for animals, eating sweets and enjoying the beauty of nature through bird-watching. Anita also had a fondness in her younger years for bowling and cherished the camaraderie found at Home Interiors and Tupperware parties.

A Memorial Service to honor Anita's life will be held at the Dockery Chapel, Trenton, Missouri, on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.

Anita LaRae Fletcher will forever be remembered for her kindness, her devotion to those she held close, and the indelible mark she left on the hearts of her family and friends. She will be deeply missed yet fondly remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Arrangements are under the direction of Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Missouri.