She was born in Louisiana to Yves LaHaye and Camile Naquin LaHaye.
Anna Belle is survived by her husband of 70 years, Earl O. Walters, daughter Joanna Root (James E.), and son Michael Walters (Sally); Grandchildren Russell Cone, Rebecca Edicola, Anne Holliday and Brian Walters; great-grandchildren Zachary Edicola, Madeline Edicola, Skyler Cone, Michelle Walters, Jacob Edicola, Zoey Cone and Emily Holliday; sister and bothers-in law, numerous beloved nieces and nephews and many special friends.
Earl and "Belle" made their home in Lufkin, Texas in 1966. They lived there until 2015 when they moved to Richmond, Virginia.
Anna Belle loved her yard and flower gardens. She hand made quilts, knitted and wove pine needle baskets. She was active with the Ladies of LaSalette Guild and the 6-0 Club at Saint Patrick Church in Lufkin where she was a member for 48 years. She was a frequent visitor at the Monastery of the Infant Jesus.
She and Earl traveled with the Luf-to Go Sams Travel Club and the Carriage Club. They traveled to 48 states and always found family to reconnect with along their way. Together, they were charter members of and danced with the Polka Dots.