Anita Katherine Klavan Obituary
We announce the death of Anita Katherine Klavan of Chesapeake, Virginia, who passed away on September 12, 2026, at the age of 81. Anita will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Anita Katherine Klavan to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her mother Kathryn Hamilton; her husband Irvin Klavan; her son Shannon Gray (Ginger); her granddaughter Shannon Tate Gray; and her brothers, Wayne Hamilton and George Hamilton, Jr..
She is survived by: her daughter Rhonda Elliott (Frank); her grandchildren, Kevin Long and Victoria Herrick (Jon); her great grandchildren, Axl, Rhys and Everleigh; her sister Rusaleen Cherry (Don); her nephews, Brad and Justin Cherry; and her niece Lauren Cherry.
A memorial service was held on Sunday, September 20th 2026 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Briggs Funeral Home & Crematory (1748 S Battlefield Blvd, Chesapeake, VA 23322).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association (https://www.alz.org) or to a charity of choice.
