Herkimer - Anna C. Drew, 95, of 315 North Prospect Street, died on Friday afternoon in Folts Homes after an extended illness.
She was born on March 13, 1906 in Utica, daughter of the late William and Eva Fulmer Dillon. She was educated in Utica where she graduated high school. On April 18, 1926 she married William Matthews. They had two sons, Donald and William. Her marriage to Orville L. Drew took place on July 24, 1946 in Albany. The moved to Herkimer at that time and shared a loving and devoted relationship of 43 years until his passing on October 3, 1989. She worked as a salesperson for Woolworth's in Herkimer retiring in 1968.
Anna was a person who enjoyed helping people. She shared her love and friendship in countless ways. She would run errands for a sick neighbor, cook a meal or just be there to offer encouragement when needed. She will always be remembered as a loving, caring and helpful person.
Surviving are two sons, Donald E. Matthews of Utica, William J. and his wife Phyllis Matthews of Apache Junction, AZ; seven grandchildren, Jeannie Matthews, Donald Matthews, Jr., Deborah Mossici, William, Timothy, Tamara and Thomas Matthews thirteen great-grandchildren, several nieces, and nephews. Besides her husband Orville, four brothers and one sister preceded her in death.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, at 2:00 p.m. in Mohawk Cemetery. Fr. Mark Cunningham of Saint Francis deSales Church will officiate.
There are no calling hours.
Funeral arrangements are with Fenner Funeral Home Inc. 115 Court Street, Herkimer