Anne Wake Milby, 82, left for her eternal home on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020.
Born on April 22, 1938 to the late Willard and Thelma Wake, Anne was born and raised in Amburg, where she graduated from Middlesex High School and then went to Johnston-Willis Hospital’s School of Nursing, graduating in 1959. She treasured those nursing school friendships till the end. Anne was the youngest of five children, three preceded her in death, Bowdoin, Louise and Herman.
She was gentle, warmhearted, organized, intelligent and involved. She was an active member of Fredericksburg United Methodist Church, member of the Wayfarers class and volunteered at the food pantry and community dinners. She was proud to be a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Professionally, she worked as a nurse at Mary Washington Hospital, the State of Virginia Health Department, as well as the Stafford School System.
Anne traveled extensively and loved her trips. She also truly enjoyed life’s simple pleasures – reading, music (especially Elvis, Neil Diamond and Elton John), nature, bird watching, lunch outings with friends, genealogy and her roses (pink and red). She had an uncanny ability to connect with all people in a memorable and positive way. What she loved most of all was time spent with family especially her grandsons, who could do no wrong in her eyes. Affectionately known as “Grame,” her purse always contained a bag of hard candy, which Trey and Lukas frequently visited. Although they love candy, they love their Grame more.
Survivors include her high school sweetheart and husband of more than 60 years, William “Bootsie”; son, Billy Milby (Judy); daughter Mary Self; two grandsons, Trey and Lukas Milby; her big brother, John Wake (Carolyn) of Deltaville; and many loving nieces, nephews, neighbors and friends.
The family received friends for a visitation and church service on Friday, Oct. 16, at Fredericksburg United Methodist Church, 308 Hanover St., Fredericksburg. COVID-19 protocols were used. Burial took place on Saturday, Oct. 17, at Clarksbury United Methodist Church in Hardyville.
The family gives thanks for the kindness and support received by many, but especially for the healthcare workers that cared for Anne (and the family) in these final months.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Clarksbury United Methodist Church or Middlesex Pet Friends for Life.
An online guest book is available at www.covenantfuneralservice.
