of Helena, AR
February 25, 1916 - December 22, 2008
Roberta Mays Anders, known affectionately to all as Teedie, went to join her Lord on Monday, December 22, 2008. Predeceased by her husband of 43 years, John Robert Anders, Jr, she was the loving mother of John Robert Anders III and James Hornor Anders, and the devoted grandmother of John Michael Anders and Lindsay Anders. She was 92 years old.
Teedie was born February 25, 1916 to Jamie D. and Harriet Hornor Mays and was a lifelong resident of Helena. On May 15, 1943 she married John Robert Anders Jr. in Chicopee, Mass. Following World War II, they returned to Helena, where he worked for the Army Corps of Engineers and she worked at Arkansas Power and Light, and where they raised their family.
Teedie is survived by her sons, Bob and his wife Sherwood Freeman Anders of San Francisco, CA, and Jim and his wife Marjorie Moser Anders and their children, Michael and Lindsay of Pensacola, Fla. She was the adoring "Aunt Rosa" of Otis and Ruth Howe of Helena, Jim and Nancy Howe of Helena, Martha McKnight Huey of Little Rock, and French and Claire McKnight of Nashville, TN. Teedie will also be remembered by the many grandnephews and grandnieces and her large extended family, whom she loved very much, and of whom she was immensely proud. She took great delight in following their growth, achievements and milestones and appreciated receiving updates and photos from them.
A lifetime member of St. John's Episcopal Church, she was the oldest active member and had many close friends in the congregation. The family would like to thank Vera Jones, Annie Sanders and Sharon Griffin and all of the others who helped for their love and care of Teedie. She will be missed dearly by the many people who loved her and whose lives she touched.
Services will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at Maple Hill Cemetery, with a memorial service following at 11:00 a.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church. A reception will be held after the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John's Episcopal Church, 625 Pecan Street, Helena, 72342, or to the charity of your choice.
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena will direct (870) 572-2571.
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16 Condolence(s)
William Freeman
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Teedie was a delightful, loving lady with a beautiful smile. She was truly proud of her children and grandchildren, and we feel blessed to have known her. Bill and Sherwood Freeman
Meighan Hungerford
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers for a wonderful lady. Be grateful for the wonderful years you shared with her.
John and Meighan Hungerford
Del Bosque Family
Monday, January 5, 2009
Love and Light,
The Del Bosque Family
Charlene McNair Show
Monday, January 5, 2009
I am truly sorry for your loss.
jane brady rice
Monday, January 5, 2009
Bobby - Mother was here when Maud Kane called and told her about your mother. Such a sad time for her. --They enjoyed going out to eat together and exploring the countryside. - I am so glad your mother had such a wonderful life with wonderful family and friends.
Irene Smith
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Bobby and Jim, I am so sorry to hear about Teedie. I only just found out last night. I want you to know our thoughts and prayers are with you. Teedie was a wonderful lady, and we will all miss her.
The Paul Smith family,
Irene, Cathy,Burke and Paul,Jr.
Elizabeth Keesee Henry
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Bob - Your mother was always so joyful and full of life. What a blessing to have had her as part of our lives in Helena. I will hold you in my prayers.
Elizabeth
Janie Scaife
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Jim,
You are in my thoughts and prayers at your time of sorrow.
Janie Scaife
Claudia Kemp Beller
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Bob and Sherwood and the Entire Family.
All of you are in my many thoughts and prayers. My sister Sharon Crumby is deepley saddened. She thought soo ,soo much of Teddie . I will miss the great Cheese Straws she alway's made at Christmas.
She was one GREAT LADY.
Love and Prayers to the entire family,
Claudia Kemp Beller
Lynne Coates Fullerf
Saturday, December 27, 2008
I can remember Mrs. Anders so well from St. John's Episcopal Church. Praise the Lord she walked with the Lord Jesus' Holy Spirit on earth and is now in the Lord Jesus' presence!!!
Helen Polk Jones
Friday, December 26, 2008
Hi Bob,
I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's death. She was such a sweet lady and I have good memories of her.
Helen
Beverly Miller Patrick
Friday, December 26, 2008
Bob, I am so sorry to read about the loss of your mother. She was so sweet and kind to all of us. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Beverly
Philly Rains
Friday, December 26, 2008
Bob, Jim and Familes,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Love,
Philly
susan wright shields
Friday, December 26, 2008
to jim and family,, my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time,, our moms are together now,, i was fortunate to see you mom at church just 2 weeks ago in helena,, she was a very special lady
The Panyko Family
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Jim, Marjie,Michael and Lindsey.. . .Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim, I will never forgot wondering the streets during the Blues Festival with your mom and meeting everyone of Helena. .Everyone. . .I mean everyone. . .What a great time.
We lost a great lady. . .but we will forever be lucky to know and remember her.
John, Debi & AJ
Beth Wright Bullard
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Jim, I was so sorry to hear about your mom. She was one of my mom's best friends and one of the nicest people I have ever known. I will never forget her kindness to Moma. I'm so thankful that we got to visit during the Blues Festival. You are so much in my thoughts and prayers during this holiday season. God Bless you