She was the widow of D.L. McKiever and a member of Prairie Grove Baptist Church. She was self-employed and co-owner of McKiever's Packing Company. She, along with her late husband, started the business in 1945 in the Prairie Grove community in Drew County and operated it there 31 years before moving it to its present location on Hwy. 425 South in 1976. The business is still in operation today and is operated by two of her sons.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Betty McKiever; two brothers, Billy and Freeman Burch; five sisters, Mary Graham, Della Thomas, Clennie Clampit, Winnie Varnell and Maysel Stubbs.
Survivors include three sons, Donald McKiever and wife Tona of Monticello, Garel McKiever of DeQueen and Dale McKiever and Nita of the Prairie Grove community; four grandchildren, Bret McKiever of Lockesburg, Stacy McKiever Janes of DeQueen, Brandon McKiever of Lonoke and Amanda McKiever of Giddings, TX; and seven great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 3:00 p.m. Monday, February 27, 2017 at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jerry Carter and Rev. Ricky Carpenter officiating. Burial will follow in Prairie Grove Cemetery. Family visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Sunday evening at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(23)
Elizabeth Ferguson
Monticello, AR Tuesday, March 7, 2017 I'm so sorry to read this she was a sweet lady my dad worked for them since he was little she will be greatly missed by so many ppl we sure will miss you Mrs. Mckiever give my daddy loves for me and tell him that I sure do miss him down here and tell him I love him and I miss him so so much every dayKathryne & Kenneth Burton
Monticello, AR Tuesday, February 28, 2017 We are so sorry to hear about your mother: she was a hard worker and a great friend. We will be thinking of you-all.Eddie Plunkett
Grapevine, AR Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Dale,Sorry for your loss .
🙏🙏🙏
Eddie Plunkett
Jim Glennon
Possum Valley, AR Tuesday, February 28, 2017 So sorry for your lossMary Ann Corker
Ruther Glen, VA Tuesday, February 28, 2017 She will be missed terribly by her family and community. Such was.such a sweet lady.Edward Tucker
Pine Bluff, AR Tuesday, February 28, 2017 Our prayers are for all of You., Eddie and CarolynRenee Wolfe Hudock
Rogers, AR Monday, February 27, 2017 I am so sorry about Mrs. Mckiever! Her & Mr. Mckiever were the best! They are some of the nicest people I have ever met & my family has always thought so highly of them. I know they are alive & happy & with the Lord in heaven! Hope to see you all again soon! God bless you all!Debby Wylie
Wilmar, AR Monday, February 27, 2017 Dale and Donald,Our deepest condolences.
David & Debby
Wylie
Alvin and Irma James
MonticelloAr, AR Monday, February 27, 2017 To Donald and Tona.... Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family. Know Mrs. Ancy will be missed.judyuptigrove
mabelvale, AR Monday, February 27, 2017 sorry for your loss remember her on the prairie and buying sausage from them they were always so sweetDennis Wells
Springdale, AR Monday, February 27, 2017 Dale, so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. Prayers for you and your family.Dennis Wells
Tommie Thomas
Monroe, LA Sunday, February 26, 2017 Dale. Donald and Garel it saddens me so to hear about Aunt Ancy Mae. She was a truly sweet Lady. She will be greatly missed by all.Mary Thomas
, TX Sunday, February 26, 2017 Ancy Mae was one of the finest women I've ever known. She was a wonderful sister and aunt!!! We are so sorry to hear of her passing!!! Love and Prayers to the family!!! Ray & Mary Thomaslinda funderburg
monticello, AR Sunday, February 26, 2017 my condolence to the mckiever family.she was a sweet lady.. may God hold you close during this sad timelinda funderburg
monticello, AR Sunday, February 26, 2017 my condolence to the mckiever family.she was a sweet lady.. may God hold you close during this sad timeBobby and Susan Harris
Fountain Hill, AR Sunday, February 26, 2017 To The Mckeiver Family ,Sorry to hear about Ms Ancy Mae's passing . Our prayer are with y'all.
wayne graves
hamburg, AR Sunday, February 26, 2017 sorry for your loss I know she will be missedJR & LouAnn Lankford
Hamburg, AR Sunday, February 26, 2017 So very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with the family.Jennifer Stone
Star City, AR Saturday, February 25, 2017 Dear Family,Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. My Mother, Jeanette
Phelps, was Mrs. Ancy's roommate at Belleview. My family loved Mrs. Ancy very much and we want you to know how much joy she brought to our mother's life. She will be greatly missed. May God bless you and give you comfort during your time of loss.
Jennifer Stone and Family
Carole (Johns) Rushing
Woodlawn, AR Saturday, February 25, 2017 Tona, Donald and Family, I was so sorry to read of Mrs. McKiever's passing. Please accept my sincere sympathy.May the Lord give you the strength, comfort and peace of
mind to get you through this most difficult of times.
Love, Carole
Yvonne Olenick
, TX Saturday, February 25, 2017 Aunt Ankie was a gem! There hasn't been a more loving and kind soul to grace this planet. Praying for the McKiever clan. She will be missed!!Bryan and Karen Brooks
Blytheville, AR Saturday, February 25, 2017 We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Connie Schiller
Livingston, TX Saturday, February 25, 2017 Words are so hard to type! She was one of all my favorite Aunts! I am going to miss her so much. She was the strongest gentle woman in my life. I always wanted to be like her. Her quiet gentle way of talking....I wished for that! Instead I got to be the family loud mouth, lol! Love you more. Hugs and kisses forever.