Magaline R. Anthony

Magaline Russell Anthony, born July 29, 1937, transitioned peacefully on April 17, 2026, at 12:32 a.m., with her daughter Jacqueline lovingly by her side and her son who embraced her with pillars of love. She was deeply cherished by her family and surviving friends, who will forever remember her strength, her witty personality, and her unwavering spirit. She especially adored the family dog ‘Tigger’ where the two shared a special bond with each other. A devoted Christian, wife, and mother of two, Magaline lived a life rooted in compassion and service. She began her journey in Cedar Grove, North Carolina, born to Clyde and Nannie Fuller Russell. As a fraternal twin to her sister Macie Flythe, she was one of eleven siblings in a close-knit and lively family. Magaline graduated from Orange County High School in N.C. and was voted the most ‘dignified’ by her classmates. She went on to pursue her studies in nursing, ultimately completing as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Duke University in N.C. During this time, she caught the eye of a gentleman named Fred E. Anthony, whose admiration quickly grew into a lifelong partnership. Their union blossomed into a marriage of 30+ years. Together, Magaline and Fred relocated to Washington, D.C., where they built a loving home and raised their daughter and son. She worked as a nurse for several years before transitioning into a career with the Federal Government, beginning at NASA in the Program Administrators Office. She enjoyed entertaining friends, traveling back to her family’s farm in Cedar Grove, N.C, staying active in her church, supporting her children’s academic and personal pursuits, gardening and excelling as a bowler in her league. Her nursing skills became especially meaningful during the final years of her husband’s life, when she cared for him with dedication and grace until his passing in 1990. In the years that followed, she continued her Federal service with the Environmental Protection Agency until retirement. In her later years, she traveled with her daughter and took great joy in witnessing the accomplishments and life milestones of both of her children. She is preceded in death by five brothers, Clyde Russell Jr., Gaddis Russell, James Melvin Russell, Herman Russell and Benny Russell; four sisters, Hattie Pearl Russell, Adell Howard, Ravin Byers and Maxine Scott. Magaline is survived by her daughter Jacqueline Anthony of Washington, D.C.; her son Andre E. Anthony of Tampa, FL; her daughter in law Barbie Anthony of Tampa, FL; her ‘twin’ sister Macie Flythe of Burlington, N.C.; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends who loved her dearly. Magaline’s life is a testament to resilience, compassion, and devotion. Her memory will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew her forever.

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Magaline R. Anthony

July 29, 1937 - April 17, 2026