""Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all. Charm is deceptive, beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her work bring her praise at the city gate." Proverbs 31:29-31 Kathryn Louise Armstrong Anton went to be with her Savior Saturday, February 18, 2017, at the age of 91. She was a native of Ida, Louisiana and a longtime resident of Baton Rouge. She is survived by her three children, daughters; Vicki K. Anton, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Marcia Koesling (Don) of Denton, Texas and son George E. Anton, Jr. (Lisa ) of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Katie leaves behind two grandchildren, Melissa Crochet and Kaitlyn Anton of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and 2 great grandsons, Dylan Peterson, parents, Gary and Cindy Peterson, and Brayden Durning. She also leaves behind a sister, Dolly Snell, a brother, I.C. Armstrong, along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She is preceded in death by her loving husband; Dr. George E. Anton, Sr., sisters; Lois Bain, Lavenia Murphy, and Laura Herring, brothers; Alan Armstrong, Lee Armstrong and Ford Armstrong. Katie was a long time member of Florida Boulevard Baptist Church where she was involved with her Sunday school class, and their Widows in Ministry program. Katie was an inspirational matriarch to her family and set great examples for her children, and anyone that met her. She was a 25 year, three-time ovarian cancer survivor being a true living testament to her faith, her character and a love of life and always maintained a positive outlook. Katie enjoyed cooking, reading, playing cards, traveling and spending time with her family. We will celebrate her life, Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Boulevard with visitation from 12pm to 2pm and funeral services immediately following. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Dennis Johnsey with interment to follow in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Chester Wyble, Huey Ralphiel, Norman Crayden, John Mayeaux, Bill Martin and Johnnie Musso. The family would like to thank the staff of Amber Terrace Assisted Living for their loving and tender care. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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