Anita Topper, 1932-2020

Anita L. Topper, 88, of Lake Wales, formerly of Waterloo, IA died Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020 at Advent Health, Lake Wales.

Anita was born July 14, 1932, in Shreveport, LA, the daughter of Emory W. and Nancy J/ (Wallingsford) Holmes. She married Roger Dale Topper Sr. on April 17, 1953 in Opelika, AL; he died December 22, 1995.

Anita worked as a bookkeeper at Keller Loan Company and was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Survived by: daughter Cynthia Kipp of Lake Wales‚ FL; son Roger (Renee) Topper of Ankeny, IA; four grandchildren: Stephanie (Michael) Flint, Erin (Steven) Bennett, Jonathan Kipp, Natalie Jo Kipp, four great grandchildren; Makayla and Colby Flint, Clara Bennett, and Payton Kipp. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Family graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15 at Elmwood Cemetery, Waterloo, IA.

Memorials may be made to Grace Healthcare, 730 N. Scenic Highway, Lake Wales, FL 33853.

Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Lake Wales is handling local arrangements.