Anna Mae Allen Lowry

Anna Mae Allen Lowry, 94 of Keokuk, died Saturday, July 28, 2018 at River Hills Village in Keokuk. Anna was born on February 21, 1924 in Corning, Ohio the daughter of Paul and Gertrude Schlingerman Allen. On July 1, 1944 Anna was united in marriage to Hubert E. Lowry in Nelsonville, Ohio. He preceded her in death on May 21, 1975. She had graduated from the Nelsonville, OH High School with the Class of 1942. Anna had resided in Kissimmee, FL, St. Cloud, FL and Sandusky, OH prior to moving to Keokuk. She had been employed in a variety of factory and retail jobs, then obtained her certification as a LPN and had worked in hospitals in Ohio and Florida. She was a member of the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ in Keokuk. Anna enjoyed working on jig-saw puzzles and word puzzles. She also enjoyed needlecraft and had made many beautiful pieces that her family will cherish. Anna especially loved going on cruises with her family. Anna is survived by three daughters, Andrea (Michael) Kline of Keokuk, Patricia Lowry of Brandon, MS, Barbara (Edward) Foster of St. Cloud, FL, four grandchildren, Matthew Kline of St. Louis, MO, Erin Foster of Kissimmee, FL, Shannon Foster of Orlando, FL, and Brent Foster of St. Cloud, FL. Besides her husband, she was also preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Leora Riley and a daughter, Nancy Lowry. A memorial service will held at 11 a.m., Friday, August 24, 2018 at the First Christian Church in Keokuk with Reverend David Turner officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 10-11 a.m., Friday at the church. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church (Disciples Women) or the River Hills Village Activity Department.