Aunt Anne was the last surviving of the Bucklin family that moved to Port Arthur from Maine in the early 1900,s. Her father who was my grandfather and my grandmother Kathrine raised me. Aunt Anne was the best Mother any child could have. Unfortunately her choice of husband was very unfortunate but she stayed on for her children. Sadly her oldest son Wynne deserted her many years ago. I know this because I always tried to keep in touch with her over many years. She never complained or said bad things about Wynne but was truly sad. Forgive me for telling the truth but she did not deserve this. In closing i would say that he is a sorry person. I have no ax to grind with him but personally that deserting a wonderful mother & your own blood could. It was interesting that in her final years he opened up the doors for a better relationship. Again forgive me that his motivation was to be included in her will. Aunt Anne and she lived very frugal and I know she inherited decent amounts of cash and property after they passed because I was included by Aunt Mae & my mother so I know exactly what the will stated. I hope that Wynne will read this memorial to his fantastic Mother. PLEASE NOTIFY HIM OF THIS POST. Anyone can text me at 8172260142. Rest in peace AUNT ANNE. I LOVE U. Bob Black

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The O'Banion's are a superfamily, period. I love them one and all. I am so sorry for your loss. Anne, the same name as my Mom, was so good to us all. May God bless and keep you always, sweet lady. You rock. You always have! Sonny Castille

Was always happy to see Mrs Obanion with her distinct hairdo. My parents thought the world of her. May God bless and keep you, Amen

Just heard Ann passed away. What a lovely and very funny person she was. We were neighbors back in the 80's! Bill and Sue Forse and family

A piece of me is forever gone now. Tanner, Tayler & I loved her so much. Just knowing Grammy Anne was a gift in itself, and I was fortunate enough to have had her in my life as my Grammy since I was two years old. She was there for me any time I needed her. She was at every football game, every birthday party, every illness, every heartache and every celebration. She could turn my day around in an instant with that wonderful laugh. Our lives will never be the same...she will truly be missed. Misty Dawn, Tanner and Tayler

Oh what fun this lady was! Our family lived next door to the O'Banions on 7th Street. She & my mother, Alice Turner, cut up & laughed, took trips together, etc. My sister, Jeannie & I went to see her a few years ago, surprising her at her door & was greeted with that magical laugh of hers! What a wonderful person she was...and she even knew my husband, Bob Bean's mom, Mary who passed away this past year. Thoughts & prayers for the family with love from Nancy & Jeannie (Turner).❤️

Miss Anne your funny stories and laughter was always entertaining growing up on 7th Street, then later living next door to you while our boys grew up!! It was never a dull moment with you and we All love you ! Many blessing's for your family !! Terrell & Terry Ross and Mae Hagler ( We are so sorry we didn't know sooner so we could have been at the funeral!)

I am so saddened to hear of Crazy Anne passing away. I have such fond memories. Wonderful Woman. May she Rest in Eternal Peace. Christa Hollier

Oh Ms. Anne... I sure miss our front porch visits. Your signature laugh and wave will never be forgotten. I loved hearing all of the stories about 7th st and how much my boys reminded you of those times. Love ❤️ Brooke

I have known and loved the whole OBanion family almost my entire life. The family moved in across the street from our family (The Pannell's) when I was 3 years old, and many times Anne told me the story of me riding my tricycle over to their carport, and saying, "Who are you?" Not shy at all. I love and miss you all. Anne was a dear lady.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Anne will be missed dearly by many who's lives she touched with her amazing personality. Joey and Danice James

The pictures are all from Easter 1958

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. O'Banion. When I was a boy, I lived a few houses down from them on 7th Street. James was my age, Wynne a little older and Ray a little younger and we would play baseball together and sometimes get in a little trouble together. What a wonderful lady she was and as I grew older, she became known as "Queenie". (There's a story behind that, but not enough time to explain here) I would see her playing cards at the Pompano and go over and speak to her and always call her Queenie. She got the biggest kick out of that and I did too. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Rusty Brittain