Anita Barbara Mathis 71, of Baker, Florida passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 peacefully at home with her family at her side.
Anita was born on March 12, 1954 in Crestview, Florida to Charles and Evelyn Wadsworth.
A lifelong Floridian, Anita enjoyed spending time with her family – cousins and friends living the country life. Anita loved sewing, crafts, working outside and her four children. She was a retired correctional officer and a faithful member of Shockley Springs Baptist Church where she found much involvement and joy with her church family.
Anita is preceded in death by her parents, Charles Travis and Flora Evelyn Wadsworth, her husband, Jerry Mathis, her sisters, Becky Strong and Lynn Bush.
Anita is survived by her sons, Shaun Mathis (Cat), Fred Mathis (Jessica), her daughters, Barbie Hattaway (Andres Fermin) and Daphne Youngblood (Jesse), her sisters, Maureen Sullivan and Sherry Davis, her eleven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
She was a light to everyone and will be missed by all who where lucky enough to have known her!
A celebration of life for Anita will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2025 beginning at 2:00 p.m. at Shockley Spring Baptist Church, 6935 Old River Road Baker, Florida 32531.
Shockley Springs Baptist Church
Michelle Jordan
April 17, 2025, 6:13 pm
Anita was a rock at Shockley Springs Baptist Church. She created memories that would last a lifetime.
Made sure the doors were open and food was hot.
She is blessing in Heaven and great loss on earth. Her memory will forever live in hearts.
Ruby Kelley
April 17, 2025, 8:47 pm
Nita was one of the most loving, kind, and sweetest people I know. She loved her family and worked hard for as long as she was able. She was one of a kind and I loved her so very much. She will be greatly missed.
Angela Senterfitt
April 17, 2025, 10:39 pm
Anita, you were always so fun to talk to, always had me laughing. Little woman but you were strongwilled and loved BIG especially your family. You will be missed soo much, thankful to call you a friend🥰 Prayers for your family and friends. I will never forget you, sweet lady🥰
Emily Maloy
April 17, 2025, 11:42 pm
It is with deepest heartfelt sympathy upon hearing of Anita’s passing. She was without a doubt one of the kindness lady I have ever known. I will forever keep her in my memories. RIP with Jerry.
Sherry Alisa Davis
April 18, 2025, 2:24 pm
My heart is broken in pieces, I miss and love you so very much, but knowing you are in Heaven with Jesus, Mom, Dad, Jerry, all the others, most important, all our loved dogs, gives me so much peace and comfort.
Rachel Price
April 18, 2025, 3:23 pm
I’ll, always love you, lady.
You were a joy to me every time no matter the time in between our visits and I will definitely be sure to go drown the cricket for you I know you love to fish rest in peace Anita.