Wanda Anderson

Wanda “Grandma” Anderson, age 84, resident of Manda Community for 58 years, passed away surrounded by family Sunday, October 8, 2017. Wanda was a former member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Taylor where she served as a Sunday School and Bible School Teacher and a current member of New Sweden Lutheran Church. She worked many jobs including Elgin ISD, DPS, US Life Title, was active 4H Leader for the community, and her most prized position was being a farmer’s wife with the endless responsibilities that included pulling cotton trailers, preparing meals to take to the field during harvest and she did that, all while raising 3 kids. Wanda enjoyed and never missed her weekly hair appointments, loved playing bunko and was an avid reader. Hjalmar and Wanda were members of the SPJST, liked to polka dance and sponsored and hosted 4H exchange students from Illinois and Kentucky.

Wanda was preceded in death by her husband Hjalmar Anderson, parents Lily Anne Freels and Emil John Schade, and daughter in law Lori Anderson. She is survived by her son David Anderson and wife, Chris of Mesquite; daughter Patricia Carter and husband, Bo of Elgin; son Aron and deceased wife, Lori of Elgin. Grandchildren Trent Carter and wife Cara; Caitlyn Anderson; Skylar Rountree; Sterling Lott-Anderson; Stetson Lott-Anderson; great-grandchildren, Bryson and Briggs Carter; Brother Gene “Buddy” Schade and wife Dee; many nieces, nephews, family and friends.

The family will receive guests at the Elgin Funeral Home on Thursday, October 12th from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM. A Funeral Service will be conducted at New Sweden Lutheran Church on Friday, October 13th at 10:00 AM with Reverend Hans Lillejord officiating. Interment will follow at the New Sweden Cemetery.

Reverend Hans Lillejord