Flower Annie
The grave of Anna Neufeld (Flower Annie) in Winkler Cemetary. Photo taken by Arnie Neufeld, supplied by Bruce Wiebe. June 24, 2010.
Many small communities have a person that everyone knows, who doesn’t quite fit the standard mold, but has become a part of the fabric of the place. In this episode, host Dan Dyck explores the story of ‘Flower Annie’ of Winkler, Manitoba. ‘Flower Annie’ was born Anna Neufeld in 1909 and earned her nickname and living by selling paper flowers around town. Despite being a well-known part of the community up to her death in 1980, most people did not know much about who she was. This is the story of ‘Flower Annie’.
Listen to the song ‘Flower Annie’ by Orlando and Grace here.
If you enjoy our work, please consider supporting us here.
Podcast Series: Tales from the Mennonite Heritage Archives
Episode 15: Flower Annie
Date: February 9, 2025
Host: Dan Dyck
Published by The Mennonite Heritage Archives
Now available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify