She retired from the University of Arkansas at Monticello on April 4, 2002. She was a member of the First Missionary Baptist Church for many years. She was joined in wedlock to Collie Bo Anderson, Jr.
Two children preceded her in death, one daughter, Patricia Washington and one son, Tracy Anderson. She leaves to cherish her precious memories five sons, Ralph Daniels, Carl "Pokey" (Debbie), Collie III, Quincy & Michael all of Monticello; one daughter, Yvette (Larry) Lewis of Monticello; her stepmother, Vera McCray of Warren; two brothers, Hilton McCray, Jr. (Loretta) and Gregory McCray both of Warren; three sisters, Brenda Harding of Warren, Edith McCray of Pine Bluff and Donna Greene of Monticello. She also leaves to cherish her loving granddaughters, Shonya, Sondra and Mercedes Daniels all of Monticello, Tangela Oatis of Atlanta, GA, NaKedra Anderson of Florida and Shaqoina Anderson of Monticello and two very devoted granddaughters, Tina Vincent of Savannah, GA and Iesha Lewis of Monticello; her loving grandsons, Kedrick, Kevin and Tray Anderson all of Monticello and Kelin Gillespie (La Tonya) of Corpus Christi, TX; eleven great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Funeral Service will be 1 P.M. Saturday at the First Baptist Church in Monticello by Rev. Henry F. Richardson. Burial will be in the Oakland Cemetery by Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home of Monticello. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(13)
Ruthie and Felix Binns
fortsmith, AR Wednesday, October 14, 2009 We are praying for the familyRenee Vaulner-Haskin
k, MO Saturday, October 10, 2009 Thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time of loss.Kim Williams
, TX Thursday, October 8, 2009 I send my deepest condolences in the family's time of sorrow. May God continue to bless and comfort you.Yvette Harris
Monticello, AR Wednesday, October 7, 2009 May God Bless your Family will keep the family in my prayer.theresa chavis
arlington, TX Friday, October 2, 2009 I AM SORRY TO HERE OF LOST,MY GOD BE WITH YOU ALL. I WILL THE FAMILY IN MY PRAYS.THERESA CHAVIS &FAMILY
Kathy Davis
Monticello, AR Friday, October 2, 2009 My thoughts and prayers are with you.Jackie Robinson
Conway, AR Thursday, October 1, 2009 Sincere heartfelt, sympathy from Ed and Jackie Robinson to the Anderson Family.Lori McCoy
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 30, 2009 I'm sorry for your loss. Ms. Anderson was a wonderful person and I felt privileged to be able to be one of the therapists to work with her during her illness. God bless!Lekisha Shepherd
Wilmar, AR Wednesday, September 30, 2009 To the Anderson family I would like to extend my condolences. Mrs. Helen was a very sweet and loving woman. Who truly cared about her family and friends. She always reminded me of my grandmother when I was a little girl. I've had several long nights over her house with my mother years ago . We enjoyed her company.Always remember when someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.She's in a better place. Keep God first in your life.
deidra martin
monticello, AR Wednesday, September 30, 2009 may GOD be with u in time of sorrowbrdgette freeman
monticello, AR Wednesday, September 30, 2009 may god strentthen and keep you allJustus Hudspeth
Huntsville, AL Wednesday, September 30, 2009 Sorry for the lost of your Mother, our prayers are with the family, Love Justus and MarilynLakeisha
Monticello, AR Tuesday, September 29, 2009 I am so sorry for your lost and I will keep you all in my prayers.