ANNA TANKERSLEY

Anna Tankersley, age 94 of Albany, passed away Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. Graveside services were held Tuesday, Dec. 27 in the Albany Cemetery with Pastor Tom Chandler officiating. Services were entrusted to Morehart Mortuary.

Anna Marie Schkade was born on Oct. 17, 1928 to parents, Alvin John Schkade and Louise Emma Sohns Schkade in Albany, Texas. On Feb. 14, 1950, she married James F. Tankersley in Albany. Anna was a lifetime resident of Albany and was a devoted member of Trinity Lutheran Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; four brothers, Bennie Schkade, Oscar Schkade, Clarence Schkade, Richard Schkade; two sisters, Fluorine Schkade Jeter, Ella Schkade Welch; and one daughter, Melba Tankersley Graham.

Mrs. Tankersley is survived by her son, James Tankersley and wife Glenda; two sisters, Hildegard Schkade Wright, Violet Schkade; one brother, William Schkade; two grandchildren, Amy Balliew Jones, Sara Tankersley; two great grandchildren, Jessica Jones Demetruk, Wade Jones; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice and may be left at Morehart Mortuary. Condolences may be made online at www.morehartmortuary.net. PD

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