Anna Mae Bullard

Anna Mae Bullard, 88, peacefully entered eternal glory on Sunday, December 3, 2017, at the home of her son and grandson in Jackson, Missouri, where she had resided for several years.

She was born July 28, 1929, at Neely's Landing, to Fred and Lucille (Hitchcock) Medlock. She attended school at Oak Hill near Pocahontas and Jackson Senior High School in Jackson. She and Troy Martin Bullard were married on June 14, 1947, in Piggott, Arkansas. He preceded her in death February 25, 1975.

Anna worked for Mattie Hines at the Neely's Landing Post Office and Grocery Store before going to International Shoe Co. where she was employed for several years. On July 28, 1989, she retired from Procter & Gamble after 17 years of service.

She was a life-long member of New Bethel Baptist Church near Pocahontas where she faithfully served as a Sunday school teacher, taught Bible School, led the GAs and participated in the WMU and Missions.

Anna is survived by two sons, Joseph Martin Bullard and Kenneth Ray Bullard, both of Jackson; one brother, Rev. Robert Medlock, of Sikeston; eight grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren; and many loving nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two daughters, Mary Lucille and Peggy Ann; and a sister Laura Etta Craft.

The visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, December 9, 2017 at New Bethel Baptist Church. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church with Rev. Jacob Colwell officiating, assisted by Rev. Elijah Allen. Burial will be in New Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery.

Memorials to the family would be appreciated.