It is with sorrow but with profound love that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Anita Kay Barrows, on Wednesday April 9th at the age of 79. While we are heartbroken by the loss, we take comfort in knowing that she is reunited in heaven with the love of her life, our dad Norman Barrows.

Anita was born on May 20, 1945, in Fort Madison, Iowa to Charles Jacob and Vera Kathleen (Martin) Richey.

She was a 1963 graduate of Kahoka High School in Kahoka, Missouri. Anita had a beautiful voice and in her teenage years sang with the Missouri State Choir. She was among the vocalists recorded on their two albums.

She was married on September 18, 1965, in Kahoka, Missouri to Norman Mark Barrows who preceded her in death on January 20, 2011.

Anita was the Senior Vice President at the Summit Bank in Holts Summit from 1975-1988 and Executive Vice President at Midwest Independent Bank from 1988 until she retired on May 31, 2007.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church; Holts Summit Civic Association; Missouri Bankers Association, Missouri Independent Bankers Association, National Association of Banking Women, and the Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce.

She loved to go “junking for antiques”, read, listen to music, and was passionate about genealogy. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family and took great pride in her grandson’s and great-grandson.

She was the epitome of unconditional love, kindness and positivity. She was a constant source of comfort to all who crossed paths with her whether they were family, friends or strangers. She had a unique ability to make everyone feel seen and cherished.

More than just a mother, she was a friend, and a confidant who loved unconditionally. With an unbreakable spirit and radiant smile, her life was a testament to the power of love.

Survivors include two daughters, Kathleen (Chris) Burruss, Jefferson City; and Amelia (Matt Haas) Raithel, New Bloomfield; four grandchildren, Kelsey Burruss, Caleb (Emilie) Burruss, Benjamin (fiancé Shannon Mans) Raithel, and Seth (Katelyn) Raithel; and one great-grandson, Caden Mark Elder.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Norman; and a sister and her husband, Donna and Dick Brewer.

Visitation will be 1-3 p.m. Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Trimble Funeral Homes – Jefferson City.

Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Trimble Funeral Homes – Jefferson City with Rev. Trevor Dancer officiating.

The burial will be at Riverview Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Services entrusted to Trimble Funeral Homes – Jefferson City. trimblefunerals.com