She worked in the medical field as an X-ray technician, phlebotomist, and a medical assistant. She was also a care giver for a friend with cancer for over 10 years.

Anita lived in Idaho, Washington, Alaska, Texas, California and Arizona, but she always considered Bonners Ferry her home.

Anita is survived by her husband of 17 years, Alan Emery, her daughters Erica Robbins, Michele Horne, and Sarah Horne, her son Jesse Horne, her mother Sharon, her brother Dwayne, her sister Christine, and 12 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, her father Rod, and her brother Jason.

A private memorial was held in Phoenix on September 14, 2016.

Anita was taken from us too soon. She was much loved and will be greatly missed.