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Anna Howell Roach

May 9, 1938 — June 26, 2025

Pickens, SC

Mrs. Anna Howell Roach, wife of the late Kenneth "Ken" Edward Roach, of Pickens, passed away on June 26, 2025.

Born in Rhea County, TN, she was a daughter of the late Lee and Maudie Millsap Howell. She retired after over 38 years of service from West Point Stevens, Inc.

Mrs. Roach was a woman of strong Christian faith, whose life was rooted in love, grace, and devotion to her family. She cherished every moment spent with her children and grandchildren. She also had a special fondness for visiting thrift stores, delighting in the simple pleasure of discovering hidden treasures.

Surviving are a son, Charles Edward Wilbanks of Seneca; daughters, Pamela L. Boggs (Larry) of Westminster and Anita Celeste Wilbanks of Seneca; stepsons, Edward Lee Roach (Eunice Morris) and John Roach (Angel), both of Pickens; a sister, Thelma Wood of Spring City, TN; 17 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her loving husband of 37 years, Anna was predeceased by a son, Roy Dale Wilbanks; 7 brothers; and 3 sisters.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Pickens.

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, Easley.

Flowers will be accepted and memorials may be made in honor of Mrs. Roach to a charity of one''s choice.

The family will be at their respective homes.

Visit RobinsonFuneralHomes.com or Robinson Funeral Home & Crematory-Downtown, Easley.

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Service Schedule

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Visitation

Sunday, June 29, 2025

12:30 - 1:30 pm (Eastern time)

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305 West Main Street, Easley, SC 29641

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Graveside Service

Sunday, June 29, 2025

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