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Anna C. Austin


Sunrise: July 13, 1955
Sunset: October 24, 2023

She slumbers so sweetly, oh let her sleep on, tired she be, her sickness all ended, her troubles all gone. The depth of our sorrow, no one can tell. While she lay in peaceful sleep, her sacred memories we will keep. The Most High’s finger touched her, and she sleeps.

It was according to the will of The Most High, and his decree that the concluding chapter in the life of Anna Cliffie (Missy) Austin (68) was completed on Tuesday, October 24th, 2023. She was born on July 13th, 1955, in Newyork City, NY. Reared in both NY and Hattiesburg, MS. She attended Brandeis High School in Hattiesburg, MS, then furthered her education obtaining an associate degree in office administration from The University of Maryland European Branch. A much-loved member (conductress) of Geraldine C. Scales Chapter # 115 OES (PHA) Panama, Republic of Panama. She attended Grove Baptist Church in Portsmouth, VA. Anna was employed in a myriad of positions over the course of her life as follows:

Certified Surgical Cleaning Technician- PCSI NNMC Portsmouth, VA

Warehouse Worker- Hoffman Beverage Company- Chesapeake, VA Customer Service Associate- Mapp Communications- Chesapeake VA Insurance Military Service Agent- GEICO- Virginia Beach, VA
Admin Coordinator- Don Richards Assoc. Inc- Virginia Beach, VA Accountant- S-3 Ltd (Contract Support)- Virginia Beach, VA
Secretary- Norfolk Naval Shipyard (sup ship) Portsmouth, VA
Secretary- (Office Automation) SHAPE American High School, Belgium Secretary (Office Clerk)- 543rd Army Support Group (DPCA), Bremerhaven, Germany Pianist- Ft Clayton Chapel- Panama Republic of Panama

Anna is survived by her spouse of 42 years, James Lorenzo Austin Jr, one son, Sean Hilton Sr., two grandchildren, Sean Hilton Jr. And Sukari Hilton, one brother, Kenneth Thrasher; one sister-in-law, Sabrina Thrasher; one nephew Kawan, one grandnephew Kane, two grand nieces Kailyn and Keira, two cousins, Chester and Dominique Carter. She was predeceased by her parents, Henry and Ethel Parks and one cousin, Alma Jean (Billy) Hilton.

Viewing Thursday, November 2, 2023 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Metropolitan Funeral Service 5605 Portsmouth Boulevard Portsmouth, Virginia Celebration of Life Friday, November 3, 2023 2:00 PM Metropolitan Funeral Service 5605 Portsmouth Boulevard Portsmouth, Virginia Laid To Rest Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery Suffolk, Virginia

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    Tinisha "Niecy" Bryant says
    October 27, 2023 at 11:38 am

    Dear Aunt Missy, you will be greatly missed. The time spent with you and the many conversations I will always treasure. I’m glad I got to see you your smiling face one last time. To my Uncle OBJ, you were truly loved by this beautiful soul and I’m deeply sorry for your loss. Take comfort in your love for each other and she’s suffering no longer. Love you

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      J. L. Austin says
      October 31, 2023 at 9:05 pm

      Thanks Smoke;
      You going to make me cry.

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    Cornelius Jones Jr says
    October 30, 2023 at 8:32 pm

    Our deepest condolences to James and family. We send prayers and God’s blessings during this difficult time. We treasure all the great memories we shared with Missy.
    We love you
    CJ & Vickie Jones

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      J. L. Austin says
      October 31, 2023 at 9:09 pm

      Thank you, my Companion and Sister.

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    Sande Perkins says
    October 31, 2023 at 5:29 pm

    Even though I haven’t seen you in years, the memories that I have of all of us on the hill is hilarious. We had some GOOD times together and we will continue to miss you. I remember the piano practices and the fence jumping and all the laughs we shared. You will always be in our hearts. Rest on Missy, Rest on.

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    Sande Perkins says
    October 31, 2023 at 5:30 pm

    Even though I haven’t seen you in years, the memories that I have of all of us on the hill is hilarious. We had some GOOD times together and we will continue to miss you. I remember the piano practices and the fence jumping and all the laughs we shared. You will always be in our hearts. Rest in peace Missy. Love the Hill Gang from Hattiesburg, MS

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    Sande Perkins says
    October 31, 2023 at 5:33 pm

    Even though I haven’t seen you in years, the memories that I have of us was hilarious. We had some GOOD times together and we will continue to miss you. I remember the piano practices and the fence jumping and all the laughs we shared. You will always be in our hearts. Rest in peace Missy. Love the Hill Gang from Hattiesburg, MS

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      J. L. Austin says
      October 31, 2023 at 8:34 pm

      Thanks Sandi Ray ;
      I sincerely appreciate that.

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    Toi and Steve Smith says
    November 1, 2023 at 1:26 pm

    Even tho we’re just neighbors you and I talked quite a bit. Our relationship blossomed over the yrs. We didnt talk as much in the last year but I’m glad we got a good laugh in the week before God called you!!!!
    I Love You!!!!
    James stay strong and if there’s anything we can do to make your load a little lighter please, please let me know…
    Toi & Steve

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      J. L. Austin says
      November 2, 2023 at 1:22 am

      Toi and Steve;
      Thank you very much. Now you know I’ll holler if needed. Again Thanks.

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    Jeannine (Starrbaby) says
    November 1, 2023 at 5:20 pm

    I remember all the good times we had and i remember when you first met James in hattiesburg and your wedding. We were close and I will never forget the good times we shared. The candle may go out but the memory of its light remains… Rest in peace Missy. Love, the hill gang from hattiesburg ms .. James, God bless you and comfort you now and throughout the days ahead. Starrbaby

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      J. L. Austin says
      November 2, 2023 at 1:17 am

      Thank you so much Starr. You know, you was Missy’s stick-lady. Thank you for bringing her to the pool that Mississippi (Hot) day. You don’t know it, meeting Missy saved my life. I want you to know, she never forgot you guys. Going to miss her greatly. Take care. Maybe I’ll see you’ll when I come to see the grandkids.

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    jacqueline estell says
    November 3, 2023 at 11:01 am

    Anna it was a joy to know you as a beautiful queen, one thing i know you were known as the First Lady thats what your better half use to call you to me and that said it ALL, James held a special place in his heart to respect and acknowledge God gift to him. You will be miss tremendously and i appreciate that God gave me the pleasure and enjoyment of knowing you. No more pain First Lady now you can be TOTALLY at PEACE.

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    J. L. Austin says
    November 3, 2023 at 5:12 pm

    Thanks a bunch Jackie. I sincerely appreciate your condolence and know Missy would too. Again thanks.

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    Sandie Moore says
    November 4, 2023 at 1:09 am

    Ms Anna I had the pleasure 9f meeting you on the job here at Naval Hospital. The very first time we worked side by side in the OR as cleaning technician. You were a force to be reckoned with or should I say a pistol lol. Well your work and kind heart spoke for itself and you use to always say: whatever God has in store for me I’m ready. Rest in peace my friend. My Condolences to the famiy

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    J. L. Austin says
    November 6, 2023 at 10:00 pm

    Thank you Sandie Moore;
    I haven’t had the opportunity to meet you however, I sincerely appreciate your condolences, an know Missy would too. You right, you met the firecracker. Again thanks very much.

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    Kay Blount says
    November 27, 2023 at 12:04 am

    This one still seems unreal. I remember the first time we met in Georgia ( 37 years ago) during the military journey we sem to always be station at the same army base. I thank God for our friendship that lasted so long. Missy, Girl , I’ll miss you. But the memories I have will always be tucked away in my heart.

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