Anna Marie Blythe, 82 of Council Grove Kansas, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2015 at her home.
She was born January 25, 1933 to Leslie and Pauline (Piper) Cornelius in Dunlap, Kansas where she grew up, one of five children. She married Andrew Blythe on January 17, 1953 and were married for 62 years.
Ann was a devoted wife and mother and a hardworking generous person. It didn’t matter if she had known you for five minutes or 80 years, she welcomed all with open arms and an open heart. Her love was expressed passionately through her musical abilities, artistic talent, and creative cooking. Her greatest joys were her family and she will be dearly missed by all.
Ann was preceded in death by her parents; an infant daughter, Jeannie Blythe; son, Bob Blythe;and brother, Leslie (Tyke) Cornelius.
Ann is survived by her husband, Andrew and son, James Blythe both of the home; son, David Blythe of Council Grove; daughters, Kelley Blythe of Council Grove, Pam Kline and husband Greg of Humboldt, and Deb Andres and husband Dale of Alta Vista; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings Frank Cornelius and wife Rosalie of Solomon, Alice Kay Blankley and husband Kay, of Council Grove, Sue Alexander and husband Mike, of Solomon; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial Services will be held at Dunlap Methodist Church Saturday, March 7th at 1:00pm.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association or Council Grove Meals on Wheels program. They may be sent in care of Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, PO Box 273, Council Grove 66846.