Ann B. (Salyers) Middleton

     On June 3, 2023, Ann B. Middleton passed away at home after a long battle with cancer. She was 86 years old. Ann was born in Lyon County, Kentucky, December 24, 1936.

     Ann is survived by her husband, Russell Middleton; three children, Sheila Ann Middleton of Anna, Alan Middleton of Cobden and Lisa Tripp of Buncombe; grandchildren, Jessica Ann Middleton, Anna; Michael G. Tripp, Carterville; and great grandson Cameron Golladay, Anna. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews and brother and sister-in-law’s, Don and Carolyn Middleton, Marion; Willard and Judy Middleton, Dutchtown, Missouri; David and Bonnie Middleton, Carterville; and sister in law, Marie Tucker of Carterville. 

     Ann’s parents, Noma (Faughn) Craddock and Thomas Salyers preceded her in death along with her siblings Thomas Earl Salyers, Grace Fox, Louise Smith, Willard Salyers, James W. Salyers, Marie Stevens and Cecil Salyers; in-laws, Charles and Ruby Middleton and son-in-law, Ira D. Tripp, Jr.

     Russell and Ann (Salyers) Middleton were united in marriage on December 3, 1955, Jonesboro, Illinois. Together they shared over 67 years of marriage.  Ann was a member of Anna Heights Baptist Church for over 60 years. She enjoyed singing in the church choir and teaching Vacation Bible School for many years.

     In 1977, Ann enrolled in the School of Cosmetology in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She became a licensed cosmetologist in 1978. She worked for many years at Gloria’s Beauty Shop in Jonesboro where she made many lifelong friends. 

     Funeral services for Ann B. Middleton will be at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, Rendleman Hileman Funeral Home Anna with Rev Scott Harner officiating. Visitation will be 11am-12:00 noon on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna. Burial will be at Anna Cemetery immediately following the service. 

     Memorials in memory of Ann may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois in Marion. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Nurse Vanessa provided exceptional care to Ann the past two months along with Amanda, Matt and Claire.

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