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Anna Cannon Obituary

Cannon, Anna B. Past National Lay Board Member, Faithful Navigator, and Grand Lady Anna B. Cannon of Chicago, beloved wife of Robert Cannon, loving Mother of Debra (Dennis), Anthony (Sharon) and dearest "Mama" to Anthony J. (Kazuyo), Chantel, DiJaVante, and Danielle. Anna was an active member of Holy Angels Church for nearly 40 years and recently a member of Saint Benedict (African Church West). Gracious Lady Anna Cannon has spent a life time of faithful service to society and serving God. Her warm spirit, talents and passion to help others were exemplified in her many achievements. Most notably in her many contributions to society including: Founder and Chair of the Sister Thea Bowman Annual Humanitarian Award Luncheon, National Lay Board Member, National Chairperson of Annual Health Fair, Chairperson of the Chicago Inter-Council Annual Tea. Her years of service also afforded her many noteworthy acknowledgements, including an Award from Cardinal George, Archbishop of Chicago, Archdiocese of Chicago Augustus Tolton Award, the National Council of Negro Women-Chicago Midwest, and the Northern District States Humanitarian Award. Grand Lady Anna Cannon was loved, truly adored, and a respected woman with a "grand smile" and a "huge heart". She will be forever missed from the many family, friends and associates from around the world. Funeral 9:00 a.m. Saturday, October 3rd, St. Benedict African Church West, 7033 S. Honore. Visitation Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Cage Funeral Home, 7651 South Jeffrey, Chicago. 773-721-8900

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 2, 2009.

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Mom and her babies

Anthony Albert

May 15, 2011

Mom and DJ

Anthony Albert

May 15, 2011

Mom and Danielle

Anthony Albert

May 15, 2011

Mom and Chantel

Anthony Albert

May 15, 2011

October 2, 2010

You are sooo missed.....and will always be remembered. I love you!

Eileen Foggie

October 1, 2010

You are missed but still much loved, dearest Anna.

Linda Gardner

September 29, 2010

Lady Anna Cannon,
Will be missed by all of the Claver family.

St. Monica Court #347

Gladys Carter

October 20, 2009

To the Canon Family,

My prayer are with you and your love ones. May God continue to be with you always.

Lady Gladys Carter
Court # 257

Mary L. Dorn Jackson

October 15, 2009

To the Cannon family,

I am praying that God will comfort your hearts, uplift your spirit and carry you through this time of sadness to a place of peace.

Anna was a a very special Lady who served the Claver Family well. I served many years with her on various projects and committees. I was blessed to have known and loved Anna.

Gracious Lady Mary L. Jackson
Past Western States District Deputy
Past National Treasurer

October 14, 2009

May The Lord continue to bless your family in this time of grief. Helen Cissell, Grand Lady Ct. 319

HILDA WILTZ

October 14, 2009

MAY GOD BE WITH YOUR FAMILY LADY CANNON WAS A SPECIAL CLAVER AND WILL BE GREATLY MISSED
YOU WILL BE IN OUR PRAYERS ALWAYS

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY
HILDA WILTZ, NATIONAL LAY BOARD MEMBER KPC/LA

Lois Washington

October 13, 2009

Please accept our sincere regrets and sorrow on the passing of our beloved Lady Anna Cannon. Lady Cannon exemplified the true spirit of Claverism in her daily life. May God richly reward her through the intercession of our Patron, St. Peter Claver.

Lady Lois V. Washington,
President
District I - Louisiana

Lady Micaela Le Blanc, Dstrict Deputy Western States

Micaela Le Blanc

October 13, 2009

The Claver members of the Western States District send their condolescences to the Family of Lady Anna Cannon. Those of us who remember her committed, steadfast service to our Noble Order and to the Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary Division as the Past National Lay Board Member, know that our organization has suffered a loss that can never be replaced.
Our Prayers go out to her family, her fellow court/council members, and friends of Lady Anna Cannon. Please know also that you are all in our hearts, minds, and meditations during this difficult time.

Lady Micaela Le Blanc
District Deputy Western States
Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary
October 13, 2009

Lady Brenda "BusyBee" Andrus

Brenda Andrus

October 8, 2009

To the Cannon Family, it was Lady Anna B. Cannon who made the way smooth for me as the Past Lay Board Member for the KPC Ladies Auxiliary all the way from Louisiana. Her beautiful smile will last forever with me. I will continue to pray for Lady Anna and the family.

BONNIE HARPER

October 6, 2009

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

October 6, 2009

To God be the glory. Dear Papa and the rest of the family. You are in my prayers. I am sure Anna is resting in God's arms. Job Well done. Love you. Lady Carmel Rodriguez, Court 229, Brooklyn, New York

Julia Bledsoe

October 5, 2009

Anna it's taken me a few days to talk to you. I wrote a little note to your family from #146 but this is for you. Anna you are in God's place at God's perfect time. Your days are now in His hands, and He is your future. He has gifted you and placed His hand on your wings and He made you a blessing. If you think you worked hard here on Earth, Our Father has much for you to do. Enjoy your new job Anna.

Julia Elaine Bledsoe
Grand Lady/St. Agatha #146
Chicago, IL

October 5, 2009

Our prayers and condolences go out to the Cannon family on the passing of Gracious Lady Anna Cannon. We will sorely miss a great worker who helped so many. Knight Curtis J. Guynn, Northern States Distirct President, KPC

Diane Brown Ware

October 4, 2009

To The Cannon Family: I have known Mrs. Cannon over thirty-five years through my child hood friend Debra. She always welcomed me into her home with unconditional love. I will miss her dearly. May God continue to bless this family with Love, Peace, Harmony and Family Unity.

My Deepest Heart Felt Condolences
Mrs. Diane Brown Ware

ADELYN ANDERSON

October 4, 2009

ANNA WAS A TRUE CHILD OF GOD. SHE WILL ALWAYS BE WITH HER LOVED ONES AND IN THEIR HEARTS.

MAY THE PEACE OF CHRIST THAT ANNA FOUND BE WITH ALL THOSE WHOSE LIFE SHE TOUCHED.

Diane Brown Ware

October 4, 2009

To the Cannon Family: My condolences and hear felt prayers go out to everyone. I have known Mrs. Cannon through my childhood friend Debra. May God bless you all with strength, love and peace.

With my deepest sympathy,
Mrs. Diane Brown Ware

October 4, 2009

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. She was such a beautifully lady. We will remember her & that beautiful smile fondly. You are in our prayers. Carpenter Family (Pam,Sharon & Tracey)

October 4, 2009

Cannon Family: Our thoughts, prayers, and condolences are with your family during this time. May God continue to hold you close & give you peace.
The Carpenter Family (Pam, Sharon, & Tracey)

Don Cheatham

October 4, 2009

To poppa Bob and Family,Anna has always been like a mother to me and my wife Mae and my mother Bea and I will truly miss her
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
With Love,
Don/Mae Davis-Cheatham and Bea Cannon

October 4, 2009

To the Cannon family,
Our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. Anna gave so much to the Ladies of KPCLA CT. 200. Thank You for sharing Anna with us.
The Ladies of Holy Angels/Corpus Christi Ct. 200

Patti

October 4, 2009

To Papa and the family,May God's Grace and Peace surround you. Anna's resting now.

William Raft

October 3, 2009

Our sincere condolescences to Anna's family.

Remembered fondly and in our prayers.

William and Gloria Raft

October 3, 2009

May the peace of the Lord give the family comfort during these trying times.
Anna is at peace with the Father now;
her work on earth is done.
A job well done!!!!
Peace be with you!

Lady Linda Gardner Counselor, Court #347

Marion Smith-Reynoso

October 3, 2009

Anna, I will always be thankful for your guidance, support and words of wisdom. Thank you for taking me under your wings and keeping me in your prayers. I will miss you.
Immediate Past Northern States District Deputy.

LODITA HICKS

October 3, 2009

ANNA,I WILL TRULY MISS YOUR EMAILS AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL SMILE. TO THE FAMILY 'THERE IS A BRIDGE OF MEMORIES FROM EARTH TO HEAVEN ABOVE' IT KEEPS OUR DEAR ONES NEAR US.
IT'S THE BRIDGE THAT WE CALL LOVE.

Debra Cooper

October 2, 2009

To Sir Knight Robert Cannon and the beloved family of Anna Cannon. May the peace of God which surpasses all understanding gaurd your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Thank you for sharing Anna with all of us. We will miss you. But will never forget you.
Gracious Lady Debra Cooper,
Clara Ann Martin Chapter #39

Brenda Kay Shed

October 2, 2009

In Thanksgiving for the kind, generous, and loving gift of Anna Cannon~To God Be the Glory!! We send our love and prayers to the family. She will be missed.
Grand Lady Brenda Kay Shed
KPCLA St. Dorothy Court 158

October 2, 2009

Anna, you are at peace now, I will miss your cheerful emails and messages. My prayers are with your family through this transition time. You will always be here with us through our memories and your smile. GL Marie Copeland Court 154

Eileen & Michael Foggie

October 2, 2009

Anna is truly missed. She was a friend like no other, truly supportive. Her ability to focus on you and your life made one feel so appreciated. We will never forget how she embraced us, making us feel like family. Papa and Family, we pray that God will comfort you all and know that Anna and Our Heavenly Father are watching over us all.

October 2, 2009

Msy the Peace of the Lord be with the family and friends of Anna. Her work on earth has ended and now she begins her peaceful rest with the Father in heaven. Her wonderful bright smile will always remain with us.

Love
Lady Kemp

LaVerne Manuel

October 2, 2009

Our thought and prayers will always be with the family as we have always included Anna and her family as part of ours. We will truly miss her( The Porche's)

October 2, 2009

May peace and blessings be with the Cannon family.

St. Agatha Court #146

James Cephas

October 2, 2009

KNIGHTS of PETER CLAVER: Father Joseph F. Eckert: Assembly 12
To Robert Cannon and family, We,Assembly 12, extends its condolences to all the family members of the Cannon Family, Anna will be missed by all.
Yours in Claverism
KPC Assembly 12,
Chicago, Il.

Pat PATRICK

October 2, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Anna was a special woman!

Lady Pat Patrick, Ct#365, Bellwood, IL

Darlene Brox

October 2, 2009

Family, as you work through processing your grief, please knows how much Lady Anna was loved. Take comfort in the good work, people lives she has touched and changed over the years. We will keep you close to our hearts and in our prayers over the coming weeks. Remember a sunset on earth is a sunrise in Heaven. We love you.
Grand Lady Darlene Brox
on behalf of Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica- Court 391
Chicago, Illinois

October 2, 2009

To The Cannon Family, May You Find Peace In All Of The Memories You Shared With Anna. Our Prayers Are With You In This Time of Sorrow. Ronald, Valerie and Family (Cleve. Ohio)

Lisa Berkley

October 2, 2009

Dear Cannon Family,

I had the pleasure of meeting Lady Anna Cannon several years ago and I know she truly loved our organization. I'm going to miss her warm beautiful smile she always use to greet me with. But I know she's in God's hands, smiling down on us.

Keeping The Cannon Family in my prayers,

Lisa Berkley
Our Lady of Lourdes Court #300
Atlanta, GA

October 2, 2009

TO THE FAMILY,
MAY YOU FIND TRANQUILITY IN KNOWING THAT FRIENDS AND LOVE ONES SHARE THE LOSS OF YOUR DEARLY DEPARTED.
LADY VERSIE LEWIS
COURT #146

October 2, 2009

Anna had a loving spirit. We are grateful to God for her life and friendship. Anna is now sleeping in the arms of Jesus. our prayers, sympathy and love to her husband Robert and family. Grand Lady Eva Farland Court 280 Philadelphia, PA

Sharonnie Perry

October 2, 2009

God's continued blessings to Papa Bob,the Fam. and the Claver Fam., with the passing of Anna. She was loved and always greeted you with a big smile and a warm word. I will always remember her coming to New York supporting KPCLA Court 229. Rest on Anna in God's loving arms.

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