Anita Sells
March 4, 1923 ~ March 24, 2017
Anita M. 'Annie' (Arenas) Sells, 94, went to be with her Lord on Friday, March 24, 2017. Funeral Mass: Tuesday, March 28, 2017, 10:00 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, Cedar Rapids, by Reverend Christopher Podhajsky. Visitation: Monday, March 27, 2017, 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids, with Rosary Service at 6:30 p.m.. Burial: Mount Calvary Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.
Survivors include children, Anita (Dennis) Wolrab and Gilbert (Debbie) Sells of Cedar Rapids, Joette (Doug) Orcutt of Earlville, and Stephanie (Dave) Acton of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin; grandchildren, Michael (Amy) Sells, Jason (Bre) Sells, Stacy Sells, D.J. Wolrab, Jodi (Nick) Johnson, Ben Acton, Todd Orcutt, and Laura Orcutt; great-grandchildren, Emma and Ethan Sells, Ellie, Bentley, and Francesca Leefers-Wolrab, Audrina and Beauden Johnson; brother, Joe (Lydia) Arenas of Donna, Texas; sister-in-law, Josephine Arenas; and many nieces and nephews.
Anita was born March 4, 1923, in West Liberty, Iowa to John L. and Maria Arenas. On June 15, 1946, she was united in marriage to Robert Sells. She was the most loving mother and grandmother. She always had a smile on her face and was the closest thing to an angel here on earth; she found the good in everyone. Praying the rosary was part of her daily life.
She was a vibrant lady who enjoyed playing cards, bingo, and gambling. She was always a winner!
Anita was preceded in death by her parents; husband; sons, Bob and John Sells; great-grandchildren, Jill Acton and Grayson Leefers-Wolrab; brothers, Jesse and John Arenas; sisters, Frances Bopp, Paula McLaud, and Eva Rodriguez.
Anita was a member of Immaculate Conception Parish and the VFW Auxiliary.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
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Aunt Annie was the best, beautiful inside and out. always a smile on her face. I know she’s enjoying seeing her boys and grand babies also dancing again with Uncle Bob like the loved doing at Prairieburg .love and hugs the the family, very hard losing such a gem !!
Love Dottie
Anita and Denny,
I’m so sorry to learn of your Mother’s passing. Mother’s are so special and such a loss when they are gone. I know you have many great memories, hold them close and know she is with the angels. What a beautiful lady she was, do love her smile. You sure do look like her. You have been blessed.
Know you are in my thoughts and you have my sincere sympathy,
Annamae
Another of our greatest generation has gone before us. The memories of the Sells family will never be forgotten and will always be special in my life. My condolences and prayers are with the entire family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Sells family. Annie was a beautiful person and she always had a smile for everyone. We lived next door to Annie and Bob on Center Point Rd for many years. She watched our two children grow up and they dearly loved her. She was always there if I needed to run an errand and would ask her to keep an eye on the kids even though they were old enough to be home alone. They knew if they needed anything Annie was there. Richard , LoiDana, Christina, and Christopher Miller
We were saddened to read of your mother’s passing. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. May your memories comfort you at this difficult time.
Neil and Toni Krejci
We are sorry for the loss of your mother she was a beautiful woman,we enjoyed visiting with her and Bob when we lived in Central City our prayers are with you. Marv and Sharon Herman