Anna was a beloved wife, mother and friend to all. She always put her family before herself. She spent most of her time raising and caring for her children, grandchildren, other family members and friends who needed help. Anna's heart was huge full of love for all God's creatures, she was the definition of a caregiver. She worked at the ECYC Day Care Center after her children were raised and was an avid bingo player.

Mrs. Temple leaves to cherish her memories, husband James D. Temple, son; James Temple, daughter; Cheryl Zehnder, three grandchildren; Corwin, Kaitlyn, Kelly, three brothers; Richard Coppola, Thomas Coppola, Vincent Coppola, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Services for Mrs. Anna Irene Temple are scheduled for Wednesday March 11, 2020 at the Walter Sanders Funeral & Cremation Services Chapel 302 S. Bright Leaf Blvd Smithfield, NC starting at 11:00am. The family will receive guest at the funeral home chapel on Tuesday afternoon from 3:00pm until 7:00pm .