Anna L. Voss Obituary (1942

Anna was called to her final resting place surrounded by her loved ones. At the Caromont Regional Medical Center of Gastonia, NC. Anna was a native of New York being born in Port Chester NY. Relocating to CT upon her union to her husband William Voss Sr., she later in retirement relocated to Gastonia, NC. Anna was born to the late William Lee and Josephine Adele Chambless. She was also predeceased by William Lee Chambless (brother) Nancy Adele McKinnon (sister) Louis McKinnon (brother-in-Law) Joan Marie Mobley (sister-in-law). Anna started her work life at an early age as a Kitchen Aid at the United Hospital in Port Chester NY. While in Germany traveling with her husband as a military wife she worked for a laundry services company in Wiesbaden Hesse Germany. After returning to CT Anna went to work as a machinist at the Avoc Textron Lycoming Corp. Upon leaving Avco she was employed by the Bassick Castor Company of Bridgeport, CT as a machinist. When Bassick shuttered its doors Anna went to work at the Stratford South End Community Center as a State of CT certified early childhood development care provider (head of program). Anna was a devout and faithful member of the English Chapel Unified Freewill Baptist Church under the pastorship of Bishop Jonathan Powell. She was a member of the Senior Usher Board. Anna served as a member of the Food ministry of English Chapel; she also served on the East End Community Board feeding ministry and participated in community enrichment initiatives. Anna was also instrumental in fundraising projects and financial support in the building of the new English Chapel Cathedral of Miracles under the pastorship of Bishop Jonathan Powell. Anna remained a faithful member under the leadership of Bishop Ernest Epps until her relocation to Gastonia, NC until finding a new church home, New Destiny Worship Center Gastonia, NC, Pastor Rodney Barber. As many are aware Anna had a passion for children as evident by her affiliation with the Casey Family Service, Family Services Woodfield, State of CT Department of Children and Family Services, Family and Children's Agency and Carolina Therapeutic Agency. Anna was an exceptional cook willing to feed the world if she could and she has fed many. Anna Leaves to Cherish her legacy, Her husband of 58 (actually together 64 years) years William V. Voss Sr. They met at 12 and 13 years old and have been inseparable since. Theresa (Joe) Carradice, William (Ellena) V. Voss Jr., Kevin Voss, of Bridgeport, CT, Marshall Voss of Gastonia, NC, Stephanie (William) Nunez, Eric Voss, Jason Voss, Terrance Voss, Joshua Voss, Anna is survived by one sibling Ronald Otis (Patricia ) Chambless of Rock Hill, South Carolina, Roberta Fuller (mother-in-law), Phillip Sims (brother-in-law) Dethoil Fuller (brother-in-law) all of Bridgeport, CT, 30 extended sons and daughters that she loved, 16 Grandchildren, 15 Great Grandchildren countless nieces, nephews, relatives and friends of all whom she loved dearly. SERVICES Visitation Saturday, February 16, 2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM English Chapel 285 Wilmot Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06607 Funeral Service Saturday, February 16, 2019 11:00 AM English Chapel 285 Wilmot Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06607