Marilyn Keith Anderson, 87, of Sedalia, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020 at the Lincoln Community Care Center in Lincoln, MO.
She was born July 3, 1933 in Sedalia, MO, a daughter of George Lester and Vera Keith (Petty) Smith. On May 7, 1953 in Sedalia, she married Dale Adolph Anderson and he preceded her in death on June 22, 2017.
Marilyn was a member of the First Christian Church. She worked at Tiffany Yarn and as a telephone operator. She enjoyed knitting, counted cross-stitch, and decorating cakes. Marilyn loved making all of her own greeting cards that she would send to family and friends.
Survivors include two children, Keith Anderson (Bonnie) of Bates City, MO, Heather Glover (Ed) of Moncks Corner, SC; three grandchildren, Riley Anderson (Maggie), Braden Glover and Brock Glover; three great-grandchildren, Leena, Julia and Evelyn Anderson.
In addition to both of her parents and her husband she was preceded in death by one sister, Barbara Bunch and one brother, Gary Smith.
A Celebration of Marilyn’s Life will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 3, 2021 at the First Christian Church in Sedalia with Rev. Chad McMullin officiating.
Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. until service time at the church.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Paralyzed Veterans of America or the First Christian Church.
Arrangements are in the care of Heckart Funeral Home in Sedalia.