Anita Gay Austin

Anita Gay Austin, 65, of Brownfield passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. She was born in Lubbock, Texas on October 17, 1955 to Joyce Brewer. Anita married Eddie Austin on October 28, 1970 in Lubbock. She was a resilient lady whose strong work ethic and ambitious nature enabled her to rise to the director position in the accounts receivable office at Texas Tech where she worked for over 20 years. Anita was a loving mother and grandmother for whom spending time with her children and grandchildren was a labor of love. She enjoyed rock and roll music and going to the casinos. Anita cared deeply for others and had a great sense of humor that she willingly shared with those who knew her. Those left to cherish Anita’s memory are her husband, Eddie Austin of Brownfield; children, Celena (Michael) Latham of Colleyville, Texas, Fonda Austin and Evan Austin of Brownfield; sister, Tanya Morgan of Atoka, Oklahoma; brothers, Glen (Nikki) Morgan of Lubbock, David (Rebecca) Morgan and Dale (Diana) Morgan both of Paris, Texas and 3 grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her mother and a sister, Misty Morgan. A visitation will be held on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Combest Family Memorial Chapel from 1-6pm. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, October 18, 2021 at Combest Family Memorial Chapel at 10am.