Anna Margaret Land

Anna Margret (Dillard) Land, age 95, of Gainesville, was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 11, 2021.

Anna, affectionately known as "Ann", was born on July 1, 1926, in Gainesville, Texas to Robert Lee Dillard and Jennie Matilda (Lillard) Dillard. She married Charlie H. Land on July 8, 1950, who preceded her in death in 1969. Her life was a living example of the Bible verse, Ephesians 4:32 – “And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ”.

Ann and Charlie were blessed with four beautiful children, Evelyn, Charlie Jr, Robyn, and Jonathan, whom they both loved dearly. Together they were called into Christian ministry, where they started Gospel Missions for Christ, bringing the Gospel of Jesus to people in areas of Mexico who had never heard of Jesus Christ. Ann became a widow after a tragic accident in 1969. She continued to serve in the mission field and run the family business "The Burger Chef" for six years after her husband's death, before returning to Gainesville.

Ann would work for many years and then retire from Weber Aircraft. Never one to stay still long Ann returned to work part-time at the SAS shoe store until it closed then went on to work at The Sunglass Hut at the Gainesville Outlet Mall. She then enjoyed many years sitting for her grandchildren.

Ann was known by all as a devoted woman of faith in Jesus Christ. She was an amazing mother and grandmother. She enjoyed being involved in the lives of her family and cheering them on through life. Ann loved to crochet. Each of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren have all been blessed with a crochet baby blanket from her. All who knew her knew of her love for her family and her unending faith in the Lord.

Ann is survived by her children: daughter, Evelyn Cameron of Gainesville; son, Charlie Land Jr and his wife Patti of Gainesville; daughter, Robyn Nantze and her husband Sam of Ashdown, Arkansas; son, Jonathan Land and his wife Linda of Flower Mound.

Grandchildren: David Land and his wife Maribel; Phillip Blakesley; James Land and his wife Brenda; Jordan Korson and her husband Benjamin; Hilary Zimmerer and her husband Josh; Vanessa Macias and her husband George; Pamela Scribner and her husband Dylan; Robert Nantze and his wife Bethany; Nathanael Nantze; James Patrick Land; Jeffrey Land and his fiancé Brittnee.

Great-great grandchildren: Michaela and her husband Cody; Abigail M,, Leilani, Joshua, Arianna, Amy, Samantha, Elisheva, Gideon, Kishilo, Luna, Emilie, Joanna, Gabriel, Hadassah, Abigail K, Brooklyn, Hezekiah, Obadiah, and Josiah. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by: Husband, Charlie Land, Sr., father, Robert Dillard; mother, Jennie Dillard; brother, Robert Dillard; sister, Evelyn Spires; brother, William Dillard; brother, Vernon Dillard; brother, Ivan Carol (IC) Dillard; son-in-law, Larry Cameron; as well as many other beloved family members.

Please join us in celebrating her life Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 10:00 am at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home in Gainesville. Interment to follow at Fairview cemetery. Family visitation will be the night prior, Wednesday from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm at George J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home.

In desired, donations may be made to Gospel Missions for Christ at  https://gospelmissionsforchrist.com/ or a service organization of your choice, in lieu of flowers.

Please note that several of our family members are immune-compromised and practice appropriate Covid Precautions, such as “air hugs” or blowing kisses, rather than hugs.