Services for Arlee Byrd Anthony will be held Saturday March 9, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. at the Robert Barham Family Funeral Home chapel with Reverend Jim Meadows officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn with Robert Barham family Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Ms. Anthony, 86, of the Russell Community died Thursday March 7, 2013 at her residence. She is survived by a son, Ray Anthony and his wife Margie of Meridian. A daughter Geraldine A. Beasley and husband of Douglas, GA , Nine Grandchildren, Twelve Great Grandchildren and Seven great Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Melvin "Doc" Anthony, a son Y.L Anthony, Sister Hazel Talbert, and a grandson Johnathan Anthony. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at robertbarhamffh.com Visitation will be held Saturday from 12:30 to 2:30.