Anna Louise Groves

Anna Louise Groves, 38, of Charlotte, NC, died unexpectedly in Stallings, NC, on May 14, 2024. Anna was born in Morris, Illinois, on July 14, 1985, the daughter of Ricky and Julie Ann Goins Groves. She came to Shelby, NC< around 1994 and then to Charlotte around 1998. Anna attended West Mecklenburg High School in 1999, where she met Christopher Russell. In 2000, she had her first son, Dakota. Anna was always a people person. Many know her from her time spent as a server at a number of area establishments including iHop and Waffle House. When not working, Anna enjoyed being a mom to not only her children but others’ children as well. Anna’s love for others meant she would always take you in, even if her own situation at the time meant it was not easy to do so. She would always give others what she could and counted it as a blessing to be able to help others get back on their feet. Many will recall her love of cooking and cleaning all while maintaining a strong and orderly household with all the family there. Outside of the home, Anna enjoyed traveling and being around water. Whether Myrtle Beach, the Catawba or the Dixie Rivers, outdoors around water was always enjoyed. But in the end, it mattered not where she was, but who she was with, and she will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by all who knew her. Anna is survived by children: Dakota Groves, Kaleb Groves, Javier Whitner II, Naiem Whitner, Naudia Whitner, Kane Whitner, Polo Russell, Elijah Russell and Juliette Groves; the fathers of her children: Chris Russell and Javier Whitner; and her brother Chad (wife Amanda) Groves of Albemarle, NC. Anna is further survived by numerous other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. Anna’s family has given the family of Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home the privilege of caring for her and for them. Visitation will begin at 5:30 pm on Thursday, June 6, 2024, in the funeral home chapel, 4715 Margaret Wallace Road, Matthews, NC 28105. At 6:30, all will come together for a service honoring her life, love and blessing. Interment of her ashes will take place on Saturday, June 8, at Sharon Memorial Park in Charlotte.

Anna Louise Groves

July 14, 1985 - May 14, 2024