Anna Lou Youmans, 85, of Lexington, MO, died Sunday, December 2, 2018, at Center Point Medical Center in Independence.

Anna was born on July 10, 1933, in Lexington, MO, to Henry Ray and Sarah Ethel (Hardison) Hoeflicker.

Survivors include: one son, Robert Kevin Youmans and his wife Christine of Kearney, MO; one daughter, Deborah Ann West of Lexington, MO; 2 grandchildren, David Robert West and his wife LaDena of Kansas City, MO, and Jami Katherine Youmans of Chicago, IL.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Tommy Ray Hoeflicker.

Anna was reared and educated in Lexington, where she lived most of her life.  She was a housewife and homemaker and had also worked in retail sales.  Anna was a lifelong Catholic.  Her hobbies and interests included fishing, the outdoors, and gardening.  She will be loved and missed dearly by her family and friends.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Saint Jude's Hospital for children.  They may be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street - P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, December 6, 2018, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond.  Rev. Father Devasahayam Gudime to officiate.  Inurnment will be held at a later date.  Thurman Funeral Home, Richmond, is in charge of the arrangements.  Please share your memories of Anna by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com .