"Anna was a faithful volunteer at Trinity Center, a day shelter for homeless people in downtown Austin. She sat at the front desk and greeted everyone who came in. Her love for our homeless neighbors was boundless. Because she loved everyone, they loved her too. She truly believed in loving her neighbors."
In loving memory of
Anna Belle Knox
December 6, 1928 - February 12, 2017
Anna Belle Callahan Knox, 88, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2017. She was born December 6, 1928 in Danville, VA and moved to Texas when she was 18. She married Neal James Knox on May 9, 1951 and they had 3 children: Dane, Rebecca, and John. She retired from the IRS after 24 years of service. After she retired, she had an antiques shop for several years and was a regular volunteer with Trinity Center. She enjoyed volunteering, antiquing, reading, and spending time with her family and friends. She was caring, loving, witty, always had a smile on her face, and never hesitated to help anyone in need. She was loved by all that met her.
She was preceded in death by her husband Neal and her two sons Dane Knox and John Knox. She is survived by her daughter Rebecca Knox and her three grandchildren, Holly Mittel, Sarah Stowell, and Elizabeth Patterson. Visitation services will be held at Harrell Funeral Home, located at 4435 Frontier Trail, Austin, Texas 78745, February 16th from 6-8 p.m., followed by a graveside service at Live Oak Cemetery on February 17th at 10 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Trinity Center or Austin Pets Alive.
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"Anna and I worked together for many years in the Reject Unit, IRS. Not only were we co-workers, we were friends. After our retirement, we didn't see each often; but, we talked and wrote notes. I will miss her. Her husband Neil was my attorney and saved me time and money on many occasions."
"Our deepest condolences on the loss of your dear loved one. May it comfort you to know our Grand Creator promises to bring back to life those in his memory to perfect health on a paradise earth. Rev21:4, John5:28,29."