Dixie Longears shares the following death announcement for Anita Lancaster.
Anita's voice was heard for many years as a volunteer at Columbia Mule Days in the working arena. She would keep listeners on who was working and the techniques being used.
Anita and her late husband, W.E. King, were cornerstones in the mule pulling world. After loosing W.E. she continued to support the work they started together. Anita was a strong mentor for not only the pulling world but the Mule Industry in general.
Anita knew nor met no strangers. She welcomed everyone in her circle and was a hands on person in anything she devoted her time too.
The foot print she leaves to be filled is large. There are many who Anita expects to carry on her dedication and the love of the mules. The time she has given to these individuals will make it possible.
Dixie Longears Readers and Followers send heart felt prayers to Anita's Family.
Anita Lancaster King
March 25, 1953 — December 23, 2024
Anita Lancaster King, age 71, and a longtime resident of the Theta Community, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 27, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Heritage Funeral Home with Case Ofield, Brody Ofield, Dale Yates, Luke Jones, and Hunter Jones officiating. Following the service, she will be laid to rest in Maury Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. A visitation will be held on Thursday, December 26, 2024, from 4:00 – 8:00 PM and again on Friday from 10:00 – 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Born on March 25, 1953, in Williamson County, Tennessee, Anita was the daughter of the late Fred Norman Lancaster and Margie Potts Lancaster. She was a 1971 graduate of Spring Hill High School where she played basketball. Anita was the devoted wife of W.E. King until his passing on October 10, 2014. She worked at Union Carbide for several years before dedicating her life to caregiving, where her dedication, hard work, and selfless spirit were evident. A dedicated Christian, Anita was a faithful member of Faith Baptist Church in Santa Fe, Tennessee.
Known for her warm and welcoming spirit, Anita never met a stranger and was always ready to lend a helping hand. She found joy in attending races and mule pullings, serving as an announcer for many years, and was honored to be inducted into the Mule Day Hall of Fame. Anita also loved traveling to the beach and mountains, creating cherished memories with her loved ones. A devoted mother, grandmother, and sister, Anita was a compassionate, family-oriented woman who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her loving son, Gregory Scott “Scotty” (Lisa) Dial of Columbia, brother, Freddie (Charlene) Lancaster of Theta, sister, Reta (Carl) Hutcherson of Steam Mill Hollow, granddaughter, Shelby Dial, bonus granddaughter, Maggie Speck, special friends, O.N. and Kat King, Ed Parker, and many dear nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Brenda Faye Lancaster and Sheilah Lancaster.
Those serving as pallbearers will be Case Ofield, Brody Ofield, Coty Speck, Carl “Boo Boo” Hutcherson, Jr., Hunter Jones, Luke Jones, and Matt Povlovich. Honorary pallbearers will include Daniel Mosley, her old mule pulling family, and the members of Faith Baptist Church in Santa Fe.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Faith Baptist Church, 5723 Snow Creek Road, Santa Fe, TN 38482.
