Shirley Ann Anders

Ann was born in Paducah, TX on October 23, 1938 to Curtis and Viola Mae Arnold. Ann attended high school in Idalou,TX. She lived in many places throughout her life, including Payette, ID where she enjoyed horses and the mountains. However, she called west Texas home with many years spent in Slaton, TX. She was preceded in death by her husband Lloyd Anders.

Ann worked as a waitress and later cleaning houses for most of her life. She was also a drummer in her earlier years. She enjoyed having coffee with friends, crocheting, sewing, watching her soap operas and the Dallas Cowboys. She had a green thumb and would give the shirt off her back to help anyone in need. In her later years she loved coloring and her weekly trips to Oscars for chicken fried steak. You wouldn’t find her without her nails done or pink lipstick. She loved all of her kids and grandkids deeply and always wanted pictures.

Ann is preceded in death by her husband Lloyd, mother Mae, father Curtis, sister Elaine, and sister June.

Ann is survived by daughters Terri Knight, Sandy Woods, Tina Ledesma (Ruben) and sons Chester Jackson (Annette), James Frazier (Donna),11 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, and other family and friends.

A visitation for Ann is scheduled from 5-9pm on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Rhoton Funeral Home. The funeral service will begin on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at 11:00am at Rhoton Funeral Home (Carrollton, TX).