Agnes Rose Funston

Agnes passed away peacefully at home on April 3, 2024. Born in Anaconda on December 1, 1941 to Pat Sweeney and Lucille Weimer-Sweeney.

Agnes attended St Paul’s grade school and Anaconda High School.

Agnes married Jerry Funston August 3rd, 1959 in Tacoma, Washington. They moved back to Anaconda in December of 1961. Agnes and Jerry had five beautiful children. She was a stay at home mom until the twins were in middle school. She then went to work at the Senior Citizens Center as a cook. When she retired she traveled with Jerry on construction for a while. They enjoyed frequently traveling to Alaska to fish and spend time with their kids, grandkids, and great grandkids. Agnes loved spending time with her family. She loved helping people and was always doing something for someone. She was famous for her amazing cooking, baking, and warm hugs. Agnes was preceded in death by her parents Pat Sweeney and Lucille Burke. Son Mike Funston, grandson Jeremy Funston, and brother Bill Burke. Agnes is survived by her husband Jerry Funston. Sons Gary(Kathy) Funston and Steve(Desiree) Funston.

Daughters Lisa(Jeffry) Hayes and Michelle(Rod) Funston-Carmen. Grandchildren Shannon(Diamond)Bevegni, Katie(Mark) Messer, Kasey Funston, Christopher(Krysta)Funston, Shawntay Funston, Sean(Ann)Funston-Brown, Lisa Lanae Funston. Ten great-grandchildren and too many family and friends to count.

A Visitation will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, April 12th at Holy Family Catholic Church, 217 W. Pennsylvania St., Anaconda, MT 58911. Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30 at the church following the visitation. Following Mass, Rite of Committal will be held at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Anaconda. A reception will be held back at the church in the Hunthausen Center. 

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Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Crematory has been privileged to care for Agnes and her family.