Anna Mae Stuart Chittum, 79, of 1001 N. Beverly Avenue, Covington, Virginia, died Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem.

Mrs. Chittum was born September 13, 1941 in Alderson, WV, a daughter of the late Charles and Lena Depriest Stuart.

Anna was raised by Emma and Lafayette Messer.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by several sisters and brothers.

She was a longtime active member of the Cornerstone Church.

Surviving are her husband of 59 years, John T. Chittum of Covington; two sons and daughters-in-law, Marshall and Athena Chittum and Willliam and Pam Chittum, all of Covington; five grandchildren, Zach Chittum, Matthew Chittum, Emily Chittum, Miranda Chittum and Thomas Chittum; three great grandchildren, William Robertson, Krista Armentrout and Troy Chittum; two sisters, Nancy Shafer of Charleston, WV, and Rosie Evans of Crossville, TN; one brother, James Lucas of Delaware, and a number of nieces and nephews.

In keeping with her wishes, her body has been cremated.

There will be a celebration of life service held at Arritt Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 starting at 6 p.m. for family and friends.

The family suggests that donations in her name be made to her church.