Mary Louise Anderson

Mary Louise (Highshew) Anderson
Mary Louise (Highshew) Anderson, age 73, a resident of Chillicothe, Missouri, was graciously welcomed into Jesus' arms on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at her residence.
Mary was born the daughter of Samuel Leroy and Barbara P. (McCown) Highshew on August 13, 1948, in Chillicothe, Missouri. She was united in marriage to Roger S. Anderson on May 23, 1964, in Chillicothe, Missouri. He preceded her in death on December 10, 2020. Mary worked as the Dietary Supervisor at Hedrick Medical Center for many years. She was a member of Highview Baptist Church, Chillicothe, Missouri. Mary loved her children more than anything. She took in nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and more. Mary never knew a stranger. She loved caring and nurturing others. Her dogs were her world. She loved taking all three of her dogs to Sonic for hamburgers and her Diet Coke with Cherry three times a day. Granny loved her special trips with her granddaughters to St. Joe. Each of her children were so special to her. Mary's love and devotion to her husband was over the top, and a shining example to all young wives. Mary taught Sunday School and Bible School for years. She loved Jesus. Mary loved sitting on her porch and watching deer and squirrels. She thoroughly enjoyed her weekly Friday coffee and donut days with her children and grandchildren.
Survivors include five sons, Roger Anderson, Jr. and wife Sharon of Meadville, Missouri, Jefferson Anderson of Chillicothe, Missouri, Bryan Anderson and wife Janelle of Brunswick, Missouri, Jason Anderson and wife Elizabeth of Chillicothe, Missouri, and Aaron Anderson of Chillicothe, Missouri; two daughters, Amy Anderson Poindexter and husband Michael of Chillicothe, Missouri, and Terry McCullough and husband Bud of Hayesville, Kansas; thirteen grandchildren, Amber Anderson, Bekah Anderson, Hollie Anderson, Clint Anderson and wife Stefani, Abbi Anderson, Chief of Police, Jon Maples and wife Katie, Detective, Whitney Murdock and husband Josh, Nealy Lucky and husband Austin, Austin Anderson and wife Hannah, Garrett Anderson and wife Haliey, Luke Anderson,  Aidan Anderson, and Joshua Johnson and wife Nicole; fourteen great grandchildren, Kayson Shafer, Drayk Anderson, Brody Anderson, Bristol Anderson, Braxton Poese, Logan Maples, Bryson Maples, Kalie Murdock, Laine Anderson, Hudson Anderson, Aubree Anderson, Magnolia Anderson, Connor Johnson, and Sophia Johnson; and one sister, Rita V. Shimkus of Kerrville, Texas. Mary is also survived by her three dogs, Cal, Rusty, and Angel. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Roger S. Anderson; one infant son, Brent Austin Anderson; one daughter-in-law, Kelly Anderson; and two grandchildren, Morgan Holder and Tanner Anderson. Mary is finally home free with her Savior Jesus Christ and her beloved husband.
Funeral services will be held at the Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Missouri, on Friday, December 10, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. A scheduled visitation will be held at the New Life Fellowship Church, Chillicothe, Missouri, on Thursday, December 9, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friends may call at the Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Missouri, on Thursday, December 9, 2021, 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Burial will be held at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Chillicothe, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to Forest O. Triplett Animal Shelter and/or the Young Veterinary Clinic Charity Fund and may be left at or mailed to Lindley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 47, Chillicothe, Missouri 64601. Online condolences may be made at www.lindleyfuneralhomes.com .
Arrangements are under the direction of Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Missouri.