Anita Compton Wilburn's obituary , Passed away on June 9, 2026 in Demopolis, Alabama
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Anita Compton Wilburn

September 30, 1935 - June 9, 2026 (90 years old)

Demopolis, Alabama

Anita Compton Wilburn's obituary , Passed away on June 9, 2026 in Demopolis, Alabama
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Anita Compton Wilburn

September 30, 1935 - June 9, 2026 (90 years old)

Demopolis, Alabama

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With sadness, we share the passing of Anita Compton Wilburn of Demopolis, Alabama. Anita, born on September 30, 1935, passed away on June 9, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Anita Compton Wilburn to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Clifford Compton and Carolyn Strother Compton; her former husband John Clarke Wilburn; her son John Clarke Wilburn Jr.; and her siblings, David Compton, Jack Compton, Clifford Compton, Dorothy Dawson and Mary Kathryn Bryars.

She is survived by: her husband Billy Drake; her sister Nancy Dunn (Frank); her daughters, Dorothy "Kay" Self (Billy) and Cynthia Williams (Ken); her grandchildren, Liza Terry (Mike), John L. Decker "Jay", John Clarke Wilburn III (Catalina), Kenneth "Lee" Williams (Shelby), Laura Self (Andrew) and Blaine Self (Rebecca); and her great grandchildren, Mason Terry, Addison Terry, Weston Williams and Kilynn Williams.

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June 23, 2026

Dena Tucker wrote a sympathy message

“I loved Ms Anita so much … she was so good to my parents especially my daddy when he passed away … she brought my husband to the Lord and saw that he was baptized in our little church Hobson Bethel Methodist Church and I rededicated my life along side him … she will always be remembered and hold a special place in my heart … Hugs, prayers, and love to each one of you in the days to come and may God bless each one of you as He has blessed Ms Anita …”

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