Anna Marie Cleland, 93

Anna Marie Cleland, 93, Red Oak, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital, Red Oak.
Anna Marie Cleland, the daughter of John H. and Edna E. (McFarland) Damewood, was born Sept. 24, 1931, in Adams County.
Anna Marie was raised in Adams County. The family had lived in Red Oak, Atlantic, and Avoca before returning to Red Oak in 1946. On Febr. 9, 1947, Anna Marie was united in marriage to Clarence “Rip” Cleland, in Red Oak. Over her career, Anna Marie worked at the egg plant in Malvern, and J.D. Café, before devoting a 32-year career to Union Carbide Battery Company, before retiring. In retirement, Anna Marie continued staying active by working in the dietary department at the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital, and at Casey’s, in the kitchen.
Anna Marie enjoyed crocheting and playing cards, but her favorite game was Farkle, a lively dice game she loved to play with family and friends. Anna Marie was also a talented cook and baker. Together, she and Rip shared a fondness for camping, fishing, and traveling. For many years, Anna Marie was a faithful attendee of Hawthorne Church. Above all, she loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, who held a special place in her heart.
Anna Marie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Rip Cleland on June 2, 1992; sisters, Elnora Josephson, Sharlene Burg, Opal Pierce and Dorothy Bruce; brothers, Duane Damewood, John Damewood, Ronnie Clark and Donnie Clark; and son-in-law, Steve Roberts.
Anna Marie is survived by her three children, Steve (Bev) Cleland of Red Oak, Deborah (Harry) Myers of Shenandoah, and Kathy (Brian) O’Connell of Smithland; 15 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, 10 great-great-grandchildren; and brother, Jack (Shirley) Clark of Amarillo, Texas; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
May God bless her memory and give strength to those who mourn.
Funeral Service was held Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, at Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home, Red Oak. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, Red Oak.
Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society or St. Jude’s Children Hospital. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at sldfuneralhome.com.
Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home is in charge of Anna Marie’s arrangements and serving her family.