Anne Adair Zimbal, 82, of Early, Texas, beloved, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister, died on Jan. 27, 2008. Anne died peacefully at Brownwood Regional Hospital after a courageous battle against cancer and was surrounded by family and close friends. Anne was born on Oct. 31, 1925, in Holt, Texas, to Texa Clementine and James Franklin Donahoo. She grew up on a farm near Blanket, Texas, with her six siblings. Anne graduated from High School in the Early School District in 1943. She met and married her beloved husband, Ray, in 1944 at the USO in Camp Bowie. Ray served proudly and with honor in the U.S. Army during World War II with the 668th Field Artillery Battalion and as a paratrooper. Anne and Ray were married for 63 years. Ray preceded his devoted wife in death, passing away on May 26, 2007. Anne cherished many long lasting friendships throughout her career. She started work for Montgomery Ward in 1955 and worked as the Head Cashier and Assistant Manager retiring in 1982. Anne was also a faithful and devoted member of the Early Church of Christ. She was an extraordinary woman, who touched many, many lives as she was warm, giving and always loving. Anne is survived by her son, Ray Zimbal Jr. and wife Janis; daughter, Cynthia Flye; daughter, Camilla Zimbal; one sister Avis Petross; three grandchildren, Amy Shaw and husband Chris, Heather Bedicheck and husband Scott Bedicheck, and Deena Thomas; and one great-grandchild, Avery Bedicheck, with a second one due next month. The family would like to give special thanks for the extraordinary care given to Anne by her dear friends of Early Church of Christ and her sweet Caregivers. Funeral services will be held at Heartland Funeral Home Chapel, 303 Early Blvd., Early, Texas, at 10 a.m. on Jan. 30, 2008. Graveside services will be at Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Brown County, Texas, immediately following the funeral. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Early Church of Christ.