Anita Messer Obituary
The family of Anita Messer (Canton, North Carolina) announces her passing on July 19, 2026. Anita, born on November 30, 1939, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Anita Messer or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Elmer Keener and Irene Ward Keener; her son Michael Messer; her brother Gary Keener; and her brother-in-law Jack Moran.
She is survived by: her husband Rev. Howard Lee Messer; her son Stephen "Steve" Messer (Vickie); her grandchildren, Kristen Cairnes (Brian), Phillip Messer (Kirsten) and Austin Messer (Taylor); her great grandchildren, Mykaela Blue (Tyler), Mykenzie Brown (Josh), Nathan Cairnes (Skylar), Morgan Williams (Landon), Merit Messer, Noah Messer and Jaxson Messer; and her sister Marcia Moran. She is also survived by six great great-grandchildren.
