Anna Sue Vanlandingham Hemker Agner

Anna Sue Vanlandingham Hemker Agner, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on December 23, 2025, in Hernando, Mississippi, at the age of 87. Born on September 15, 1938, in Beedeville, Arkansas, Anna lived a life marked by her love for her family, her strong and independent spirit, and her infectious sense of humor.

Anna was a true storyteller, sharing countless tales and memories that brought joy and laughter to those around her. Her personality was characterized as strong and stubborn, traits that reflected her fierce independence and tenacity. No matter the challenges she faced, Anna approached life with a vibrant spirit, fueled by her love for working in her yard and tending to her flowers. Anna loved going to the Country Skillet to enjoy a meal. 

She is survived by her daughter, Pam Pyle and her husband Steve, and her son, Chuck Hemker and his wife Terry. Anna took immense pride in her family, which included her grandchildren: Cassie Massey and her husband Allen of Crenshaw, Mississippi; Melanie Thorne and her husband Adam of Coldwater, Mississippi; Stephanie Gansman and her husband Trey of Hernando, Mississippi; and Charlie Hemker and his wife Brooke of Senatobia, Mississippi. She was also a cherished grandmother to her eight great-grandchildren: Peyton Thorne, Finley Thorne, Titus Thorne, Haven Thorne, Hallie Gansman, Emmett Gansman, Emersyn Hemker, and Chase Hemker. Additionally, she was blessed with step-great-grandchildren, including Brittany Dettor and her husband Jonathan of Batesville, Mississippi, as well as step great-great-grandchildren Katelyn Dettor, Anna Dettor, Sadie Dettor, and Rylynn Dettor.

Anna was preceded in death by her parents, Hubert and Nora Vanlandingham, and her sisters: Pauline Pierce, Lois Jackson, Christine Helton, and Velma Anderson. Their memory, along with Anna's warm and loving spirit, will forever remain in the hearts of her family and friends.

Friends and family are invited to pay their respects and celebrate Anna's remarkable life. A visitation will be held at The Carter Memorial Chapel at Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home in Southaven, Mississippi, on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. This will be followed by a funeral service beginning at 11:00 AM.

As we remember Anna, let us cherish the many stories she shared, the love she gave so freely, and the legacy she leaves behind in her family. She will be profoundly missed but will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew her.