Anita Gail Chalfant passed on January 10, 2021 at the age of 67 in her home surrounded by family. Full of life and love, Anita cherished family, friends, and community. Through these relationships, her legacy and memories will be carried on in the hearts of many.

Anita was born on September 12, 1953 in Atchison, KS. She grew up on a farm with four sisters and one brother. As a sophomore at Atchison County Community High School, Anita met her high school sweetheart Wayne. She graduated in 1971 and shortly after on August 13, 1972, she and Wayne married and began their family.

Wayne and Anita enjoyed traveling and visiting their grandchildren frequently. Anita had a passion for holidays, celebrations, and shopping with family.

Anita worked hard her entire life and was most recently employed as a paraprofessional at Horton Elementary School for over 25 years before her retirement. After retirement, Anita’s primary profession was spoiling her grandchildren. Wayne and Anita were members of the Everest Christian Church, where they attended regularly.

Her brevity, humor, and unwavering passion are what fueled Anita’s bright personality. Anita was never slow to share her opinion, and never missed a daily video chat with her children and eight grandchildren.

Anita is survived by Wayne of the home, their children, Jeremy W. Chalfant of Wichita, KS; Bryan A. Chalfant (Somer) of Lawrence, KS; and Lindsay G. Baker (Jeffrey) of Topeka, KS; grandchildren, Ayden Chalfant, Noah Chalfant, Sylas Chalfant, Corbyn Chalfant, Jude Chalfant, Abigail Baker, Ezekyiel Chalfant, and Avery Baker; siblings, Virginia (Sherry) Gross of Bethany, OK; Judy (Dennis) Bodenhausen of Lancaster, KS; Karen (Robert) Neill of Cummings, KS; Sharon (Dede) (Steve) Caplinger of Effingham, KS; and Allan (Diana) Hundley of Atchison, KS.

Anita was preceded in death by her parents Beryl and Virginia Hundley.

Memorial service will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at the Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home with Ryan VanPeursem offictiating.  In lieu of flowers, Anita has requested that memorials are bequest to NEK Multi-County Home Health & Hospice and may be sent in care of the funeral home.  Words of comfort for the family may be left at www.beckerdyer.com.