Stella Mae Yockey was born February 23, 1935 to Archie and Lilian Yockey in Malaga California. At the age of 6 the Family moved to west shields in Fresno. She was the only girl in the family with 5 brothers. She graduated from Central Union High school in 1952. She then Married Charles Anderson in March of 1955.They added to the family right away as the first son was born in February of 1956 and every 2 years after that until 1964 they added to the family.
They had 4 boys and 1 girl. As the kids grew up Stella served on Madison school’s PTA, served as a community club leader for Madison 4-H and ran the snack bar and served on the Madison little league team. Charles and Stella at times also had Foster girls in the home for several years. As the children grew up Stella went to work for Madison elementary cooking and serving lunches. As the district grew and unified she continued to work at the other school sites as well. Stella was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign wars post 5057 Auxiliary and the Edison social club.
She is preceded in death by her parents Archie and Lillian, brothers Craig and Richard Yockey Husband Charles Son Bruce and grandson Wayne.
She is survived by 3 Sons Arthur, Mark and David and 1 daughter Leanna Torrey 10 grandchildren Randy Anderson, Christina Bates, Steven (Burr) Beck, Benjamin Anderson, Lara Delano, Darrel Haar, Siraya Ramirez, Stacy Haar, Kyle Anderson, Samantha Anderson. and 18 great grandchildren along with her bestie from childhood Lanella Hare.
