Jane McCracken Anderson

Jane McCracken Anderson, 97, of Waynesville, NC born on October 4, 1928, passed away in her home on January 7, 2026.

Jane was preceded in death by her parents, Wayne R. McCracken and Loyal Huggins McCracken and brothers, James "J.R." McCracken and Billy Wayne McCracken, all of Waynesville, NC.

Jane is survived by her children Doyle L. "Andy" Anderson (Mimi), Martha "Marty" A. Phillips (David) and Catherine "Katie" A. Woodson (Dennis), grandchildren, Adrianne P. Hadler (Carl) and John C. Phillips (Candice), six great-grandchildren and a niece and nephew.

After graduating High School she attended Western Carolina University (previously Western Carolina Technical College). She was the secretary/office manager at Winter Park Pines, a real estate development firm in Florida for 40 plus years. After retiring she moved back to Waynesville where she enjoyed having family and friends nearby. She was very outgoing, making numerous new friends and enjoyed an active social life. She was an avid animal lover, every stray knew they could find food and kindness at her door.

Garrett Funerals and Cremations is caring for the Anderson family.