Anita K. (Krause) Mashburn, age 89, of Crocker, was born on May 15, 1936, at Lodz, Poland, and passed from this life on Tuesday, July 24, 2025, in the Tuscumbia Care Center, Tuscumbia.

She was united in marriage on March 9, 1956, at Giessen, Germany, to James Malcolm Mashburn, and to this union two sons were born.

In earlier years she was employed as a salesclerk at the H & L Grocery Store, Crocker, and was a devoted housewife and homemaker for all of her working life. Anita enjoyed working in her yard, especially caring for her flowers as well as  reading, watching television, and was the best Mom ever.  She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and a life member of the disabled veterans, both of Crocker.

Those left to mourn the passing of Anita include: her son, Jimmie Mashburn, Crocker; and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James on June 11, 2011; one son, Gary Andrew Mashburn on September 5, 1977; her father, Ernest; and her, Mother.

Visitation will be held for Anita from 9:30 a.m. until the time of her funeral  service at 10:00 a.m., all on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in the Crocker Cemetery.

Interment will follow in the Crocker Cemetery under the direction of the Martin-Kloeppel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Crocker.

Memorial contributions are suggested per the wishes of the family with envelopes available at the cemetery, the day of the service or c/o Martin-Kloeppel Funeral Home P.O. Box 700, Crocker, MO  65452.

Online condolences may be left at www.martinkloeppelfuneralhome.com