She was born on June 26, 1929, in Longmont, Colorado to Jesse and Beluha Mae Layel. Anna was raised in Longmont during the depression and was one of three children. After graduating from high school, she married her husband on April 1, 1950, in Longmont and together they had three children: Sally, John, and Jeanne. Anna was a homemaker throughout her life and a dedicated wife and mother. She loved her family and her dogs.
Anna was loved by many and she will always be remembered as someone who was loving and caring.