Mary Anaya

ANAYA, Mary E.age 42 years of Omaha went to be with the Lord on October 21, 2009.Mary was dedicated to her Lord and was known for her strong character and commitment to the work of helping those in need.There was nothing that could stop her, she wasn’t afraid of challenges.She had a heart for helping people.When the Anaya’s first started the Mission for All Nations they were determined to make whatever sacrifices were needed to see it succeed in order to feed, clothe and minister to those in need.Even with all that they had to do, Mary was always known to go out of her way to seek out people who she knew needed encouragement and a helping hand. Many have said she was one of the most compassionate people they ever knew.She was a loving mom to everyone and was always trying to figure out how to help people and provide everything they needed even if it meant she would have to go without in order to give to others.Mary was a special individual who not only was a wife but a mother of 10 beautiful children.She did a superb job at managing her family life alongside the largest food pantry operation in the state of Nebraska.Her family and Mission for All Nations are a testimony of her incredible and unique talents and abilities.Her passion for life and others kept her focused and continually striving to meet God’s calling for her life.Survived by: Husband, Josue Anaya of 23 years; Parents, Sherman & Betty Mills; Children, Joshua, Jeremiah, Rachel, John, Judah, James, Rhema, Rosa, Justus & Joel Anaya. Sisters, Bonnie Kerber & Deborah Shively; Brothers, Stephen (Cindy) Mills, John Mills & Daniel (Joni) Mills.Celebration of Mary’s life:Saturday, 9:00 AM at Glad Tidings Church (7415 Hickory St.)Visitation:Friday, 4-8 PM at Braman Mortuary (72nd St. Chapel). Interment:Forest Lawn Memorial Park.Memorials can be directed to May Anaya medical fund c/o any Wells Fargo Bank or Christ for the City International, P.O. Box 390395, Omaha, NE 68139-0395