Anna Jean

McNamara

Anna Jean McNamara, 69, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at Parkview Goshen Hospital surrounded by her family.

She was born in Charleston, West Virginia on November 27, 1956 to the late Newman Mullins and Margaret (Cantrell) Aleshire.

On November 24, 1984, in Topeka, she married John McNamara. He preceded her in death on January 20, 2026.

She enjoyed canning, cooking, reading, and the Gaither Trio. Anna will always be fondly remembered for her quick whit and love to make people laugh.

She is survived by her children, Scott (Jaime) McNamara, Amber (Shane) Hoff, Craig (Jason Churchill) Larimer, Cristal (John) Bontrager, Jessica (Jarod) Osbun, and Johnnie (Jeff) McNamara-Brewer; 23 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and siblings Robert “Creed” (Dixie) Mullins and Connie (Harold) Cummins.

Also preceding her in death was a daughter, Amber R. Larimer; and siblings, Roger Mullins and Rex Mullins.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 10 a.m. at the Topeka United Methodist Church, 124 West Pine Street, Topeka with Calling from 9 a.m. until the start of the service at 10 a.m. Calling will also be on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the church. Burial will be at Eden Cemetery.

Memorials in Anna’s Name may be directed to your local food pantry.

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