Anna Lou Schmidt Crider, 86, went to her heavenly father August 7, 2018, at the Oaks at Parkwood. She was born on September 21, 1931 to Fred C. and Bernie Schmidt in Hanceville, Alabama.
She was actively engaged in her church, St. Paul's Lutheran, in Decatur, Alabama and served the Lutheran Women's Missionary League for many years. Ann was a faithful servant to God, and her family and faith were her passion. A loving mother and homemaker, Ann was a remarkable cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her family and friends, especially her prized peanut brittle and heath bar cake. She and her husband Duron adopted a 3rd grade class at Austinville Elementary School for many years, visiting monthly with snacks and other treats. Ann was selfless in helping others in need and she made everyone feel welcome and loved in her home.
She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Duron Crider, her daughters, Debra Crider (Chris) Besant, and Julie Crider (Austin) Hucks, her son Darryl (Lesley) Crider, seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren, two brothers, Don Schmidt and Carl "Bud" Schmidt, and three sisters, Dottie Becker, Evelyn Hayes, and Brenda Long.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Bernie Schmidt, three sisters Earline Doss, Nell Brown, and Catherine Wilson and one brother, Wally Schmidt.
Visitation will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hanceville, Alabama at 12:00 noon Saturday August 11, 2018, with a funeral service celebrating her life to follow at 2:00 PM. Prayers will follow at gravesisde
Pall bearers will be Chris Besant, Austin Hucks, Chad Besant, Trent Crider, Nick Donegan, and Anthony Hayes,
Memorials or donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
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