Anna Rebecca Milburn

?On March 9, 2017, Anna Rebecca (Palmer) Milburn joined her beloved husband, John (Bussie) Milburn. Anna departed this Earth much in the same way she had lived her life--with grace and dignity, peacefully going in her sleep.  She maintained her independence all the way to the end.Anna is survived by her only child, Sallie Ann Warren and her husband David; a granddaughter, Tracie Lynn Terneus and her husband Tom: a grandson, John David Warren; and 3 great-granddaughters (her pride and joys) - Jessica Anthony and her husband Michael; Rebecca Terneus, and Sarah Terneus.  Anna was the 7th of 10 children born to Olive and Joseph Palmer, Sr.  There were 5 brothers and 4 sisters.  She is survived by 1 brother, Joseph Palmer, Jr., and 1 sister, Nellie Downs.I was so very blessed to be born to my parents....and especially grateful to have had the past 5 years with my Mother.  We had many fun adventures with the 4 generations doing things together.   As you all know, I was never an "only" child.  My Mother was a Mom to many others in our extended family...and even if you left the family, she still remained your Mom.  Aunt Anna was truly a strong, independent woman who had high standards and high hopes for all of us.  Always the perfect lady, never judging, always accepting you just the way you were.  I know that each of you has a special memory about your relationship with my Mom and I hope that you will share them with us or keep them in your heart.  There will be a memorial service on Tuesday, March 28, at the Beall Funeral Home, 6512 NW Crain Hwy., Bowie, MD  20715.  Gathering at 10:00 am; Memorial Service at 11:00 am; followed by a lunch at Holy Family Catholic Church Hall, 826 W Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD  21035.  Please join us and, if you can, wear something PURPLE....her favorite color. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Hospice of the Chesapeake.  Mom wanted her service to be a celebration of her life....tears are okay...but lets make them happy ones.   Family was the most important thing in the world to my Mom.  She loved being with each of you, playing cards, crocheting afghans for every wedding and each new baby, celebrating birthdays and holidays--especially Christmas.  Our lives will not be the same.....I will always miss her beautiful smile.With love & affection, Sallie Ann