Anna Jane (Tillman) Hemmer Obituary (1924

Anna Jane Hemmer, 96, of Russellville, died Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at Atkins Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. A daughter of Loyd Thomas Tillman & LaVina Docia (Rounsaville) Tillman, she was born August 30, 1924, in Ola, Arkansas. After marrying the late LeRoy Hemmer, Anna lived in Richmond, California, where she worked in the shipyard at Berkley, California, as a "Rosie the Riveter" while her husband served in Alaska during World War II. While in the military, they lived in Washington State, California, Mississippi and Texas. They finally moved back to Arkansas with their family. Anna was active in the Democratic Women's League of Arkansas and enjoyed working the elections. She ended her working career as a hostess with S & H Green Stamps until the local store closed. Following retirement, she travelled across the United States visiting family & friends throughout Wisconsin, South Carolina, Arizona, California and Florida. Anna was a wonderful mother and grandmother, and loved all the family holidays, especially Christmas. She never forgot a birthday and sent lots of greeting cards for every occasion. She loved working in her yard and exchanging flowers with neighbors and friends. Preceding her in death were her parents and five siblings; her husband, LeRoy Hemmer; and a son, Gary Joe Hemmer. A loving family remaining to cherish her life & memories include her son, Billy Hemmer (Gerry) of Jasper, AR; her daughter, Ann Hemmer-Pew (Johnny) of Atkins; her three grandchildren: Steve Donahou (Echo) of Pencil Bluff, AR; Laurie A. Donahou of Irmo, SC; and Mike Donahou (Jan) of West Bend, WI; five great grandchildren: Richie Donahou of San Francisco, CA; Micah Jane Decker (Frank) of Irmo, SC; John Cains (Rosie) of Russellville, AR; Zoe Donahou and Griffin Donahou, both of West Bend, WI; and three great-great grandchildren: Frankie & Jack Decker of Irmo, SC; and, Lila Cains of Russellville, AR. Donations may be made in Anna's memory to the facility & staff that took such wonderful & compassionate care of her these last 12 years of her life: Atkins Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 605 Northwest 7th Street, Atkins, AR 72823. The family is grateful for the love and care this staff provided Anna during her residency there. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of the Herman Humphrey Dignity Cremation Center. A family-led memorial service will be planned at a later time. Internet obituary and online guestbook are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com.