Tuesday, March 19, 2019

MOLLIE J. ANDERSON

Mollie June Anderson, 89 years old, passed away in Castle Rock, CO on March 14, 2019. She was born October 26, 1929 in Decaturville, Missouri to Harrison and Eula Mae Miller. The youngest of 6 siblings, Mollie was known for her devotion to her family and her incredible ability to serve others; she loved the Lord and was a faithful prayer warrior for friends and family. Throughout her life, Mollie maintained a humble and salt of the earth demeanor. Born and raised on a farm in Missouri, her love of gardening continued the rest of her life.
In the early 50’s Mollie moved to Hinsdale, IL in search of work. She became a member of Hinsdale Baptist Church where she met Gerald Anderson. They married in 1953 and raised 2 children in Clarendon Hills, IL. After Gerald retired they moved to Ogema, WI, Gerald’s home town where Mollie was active in the community through the Lions Club and at the Christmas Tree Festival as well as giving a helping hand to anyone by providing a meal, being a loving, listening ear or even scrubbing a floor. After Gerald passed away in 1993, Mollie continued being a long-time active member of Ogema Baptist Church until 2008 when she moved to live by her daughter in Castle Rock, CO.
The last of her generation, Mollie is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 40 years (Gerald Anderson), brothers Eldon Miller, Edward Miller, and Edwin Miller, Sammy Miller and sister Eva Testerman, father-in-law Erick Anderson, mother-in-law Gerta Anderson and step mother-in-law Elsie Anderson, brother-in-law Tom Harrellson, and sister-in-law Gertrude Harrellson.
She is survived by son, Paul Anderson (Sally) of Houston, TX and daughter, Linda Noe (Kevin) of Castle Rock, CO as well as 5 grandchildren: Karin, Ben, Kim, Jenny and Kristin and 16 great grandchildren.
The family would like to thank the caregivers at Cantril House, Brookside Inn and Sky Ridge Medical Center.
A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday May 4, 2019 at Ogema Baptist Church burial of cremated remains will follow at Hillside Cemetery in Ogema. Memorial Donations in honor of Mollie can be given to Ogema Baptist Church, Ogema, Wisconsin.
Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com