Anna L. Ayres, 71, of Versailles passed away Friday, February 16, 2007 at S1. Andrews Health Care in Batesville. She was born at Miamitown, Ohio on May 2, 1935 the daughter of Harry and Mabel Smith Rutz. She was married to Clarence Ayres on August 5, 1988 and he preceded her in death on April 21, 2001. She is survived by three sisters, Harriet Phillips of Dothan, Alabama, Rose Sidor of Hesperia, Michigan, and Edna Pritchard of Connersville, along with several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Ayres was a homemaker and a member of the Shelby Christian Church. Funeral services will be held Monday at 11 am at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Minister Randy Thieman officiating. Burial will be in the Shelby Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 10 am until time of services. Memorials may be given to the Shelby Cemetery.