Obituary of Anna Brown Varner

Anna "Ann" Varner Anna passed away peacefully on the evening of July 5, 2023 surrounded by friends and family. She was born in Dunlap, TN on July 17, 1938 where she lived until she married her husband, Milburn Varner. She was a 1957 graduate of Sequatchie County High School (SCHS) where she played the saxophone in the first SCHS band, played basketball and was a member of the Beta Club. She was a member at the Daisy United Methodist Church for many years where she taught Sunday School and youth groups as well as being active in the United Methodist Women (UMW). Anna was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and aunt. She loved spending time with her husband at the drag strip and enjoyed taking numerous camping trips with her family. Anna's greatest joy was spending time with, and playing cards with, her granddaughter Claire. Anna was preceded in death by her husband, Milburn Varner; parents: Hirskle and Millie Brown; sisters: Ila Goodson, Dortha Hendon, Esther Prinz Ethride, Josephine Higdon, and Eddie Kroll; brothers: Gilbert Brown, Rev. David Brown, Chester Brown, and Andrew Brown. She is survived by her son: Alan (Leah) Varner; granddaughter: Claire Varner; sister: Shirley B. Wilson; sister-in-law: Pat Rehring. Visitation will be from 4PM – 8PM CDT on Sunday July 9th at Standefer-Reed Funeral Home, 50 May Rd, Dunlap, TN 37327. Visitation from 12PM – 2PM CDT (1PM – 3PM EDT) will be held on Monday July 10th at the Daisy United Methodist Church, 9508 Dayton Pike, Soddy Daisy, TN 37379. Funeral services to follow at the church; conducted by Jerry Harwood. Eulogy by David Wilson. Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com.