Mae Louise Anthony

1915 - 2011

Mae Louise Anthony obituary, 1915-2011, Redding, CA

BORN

1915

DIED

2011

FUNERAL HOME

McDonald's Chapel

1275 Continental Street

Redding, California

Mae Anthony Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 15, 2011.

Mae Louise Anthony of Redding passed away February 13, 2011 at a private residence surrounded by her loving family at the age of 95. Mae was born October 17, 1915 in Redding, California to Mae and Joe Castro. Mae grew up with three siblings: Joe Castro (deceased), Dorothy Carmona of Redding and Betty Harp of Gridley. She was preceded in death on October 19, 1994 by her husband John William "Bill" Anthony, Jr. Mae and Bill were high school sweethearts and were married on October 20, 1937 and celebrated 57 years together. Mae and Bill had two children, Michael Anthony and Michele Anthony Lincoln, both of Redding.

Mae is survived by both of her children, her two sisters and her five granddaughters, Sheri Schroeder, Lisa Brown, Nicole Peters, ShaKay Mack and Kimberly Keck. She also was blessed with nine great-grandchildren. The happiest moments of Mae's life were when her family was gathered together and she would often refer to her granddaughters as the light of her life.

Mae spent her early childhood in Redding but also lived in Spain, Mexico and Michigan. Upon her return to Redding as a teenager, she graduated from Shasta High School in 1933 and went on to graduate from cosmetology school in San Francisco. Mae returned to Redding and after a few years working at the Maudy Fox's Salon located in the Lorenz Hotel, she became an entrepreneur when she opened Mae's Beauty Salon in Downtown Redding. While her husband, Bill Anthony, served on the Redding City Council for many years, Mae kept busy with running her own business and becoming involved with several charity organizations throughout Redding.

After over thirty years in business, Mae finally retired and was able to spend more time doing the things she loved such as gardening, painting, traveling, bowling, and golfing. Mae was a long-time member of Allen's Golf Course and the Lake Almanor Country Club. She loved golfing and bowling in tournaments throughout California. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother and "Nana" to all her fanily and friends.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, February 26 frm 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at McDonald's Chapel located at 1275 Continental St. in Redding. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Mercy Hospice or St. Jude's Children Research Hospital.

Mercy Hospice
1544 Market St.
Redding, CA 96001 PH: 530-245-4040

St. Jude's Research Hopsital
501 St. Jude Place
Memphis, TN 38105
PH: 800-805-5856

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February 27, 2011

GALE & BERNIE MCGREW

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

February 21, 2011

Mae, was a lovely person to know, I played golf with her and she was a gem to play with. My thoughts and sympathy go to her family. A lot of us spent time in her home in Lake Alamanor, and had a great time... Carrie Murray, Oroville, Ca

February 20, 2011

Jackie Allen

I remember Auntie Mae as a very kind, wonderful, patient person. I wanted what she had. What she had was a beautiful Spirit within. I believe that she "knew" that. I even wanted to be a hair-dresser like her. I always looked forward going to my hair appointments with her. She always asked me how I was and she listened as I told her. She never said a bad word about anyone, although I loved to gossip, she still listened with understanding. I'll miss you Auntie Mae, Rest in Peace. My prayers are with her family. I love you all!

February 20, 2011

Dolores Gallagher

Mae was a true lady and I feel privileged
to have known her and have her in my life at the golf course a via our families.
My sympothy to her family.

February 19, 2011

Marilyn Stephens

What a beautiful obituary for a lovely lady. I remember Mae since I was a little girl as a sweet, kind person. She was such a part of our community.
The love she gave to her family was reflected in the care they gave her the last few years, she was a part of her family until she died.

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