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1929
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2025
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Sarah Frances Anderson Obituary
Sarah Frances Anderson, 95, of Amite, departed this life peacefully on January 9 at her home after a brief illness. She was born to Sarah (nee’ Simmons) and Newton Snell in Jackson, Mississippi, on September 18, 1929, and grew up on the family farm near Mt. Hermon, Louisiana.
After graduating valedictorian of her 1946 Mt. Hermon High School class, Frances studied at both SLU and LSU to obtain B.S. and M.Ed. degrees. In 1948, she was selected as SLU homecoming queen. While at SLU, Frances met Stanley, a fellow student, as she was playing the piano in the SLU social room. After three months, the couple married, resulting in a union that lasted over 60 years. After college, she taught Home Economics and Biology, but soon became an almost full-time homemaker, raising their four children and helping Stanley in the family business.
After Stanley finished his Physics studies, he became a successful road and bridge contractor. Yet, his first job was building Hammond’s Zemurray Memorial Park in 1951. Stanley was a WWII Marine vet who flew in dive bombers as a gunner-navigator in the Asia-Pacific Theater, suffering injuries when his plane went down in the Pacific Ocean.
Through the years, in addition to teaching, Frances worked part time for the News Digest Newspaper, as reference librarian and media person at the Amite Public Library, and co-owned and operated the Strawberry Tree Craft Shop in Hammond. Frances also served on the Rosenblum Mental Health Clinic Board of Directors for many years. Her social memberships reflected her hobbies—the Amite Art Club, Stem and Stamen Garden Club, and the Brown Bag Luncheon Group.
With cherished roots in Methodism, Frances was a thoughtful person of deep ecumenical faith, admiring goodness and beauty, especially nature’s displays and designs. In midlife, she became a parishioner of St. Helena Catholic Church; she was also a professed member of the Dominican laity (O.P., Southern Province). Her faith involved much volunteer work and numerous ministries.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Sarah and Newton Snell; husband, Edwin Stanley Anderson; daughter, Rebecca Ann Desmond; sister, Nancy Ann Lagarde; son-in-law, Buddy Bel; and daughter-in-law, Nadine Anderson.
Survivors include her children, Claire Anderson Bel, Edwin Stanley “Andy” Anderson, Jr., and James Patrick Anderson; son-in-law, Tim Desmond, M.D.; granddaughters Angie Anderson Danielson (J.R.); Megan Bel Miller (Joel), Erin Anderson Newman (Craig), Hannah Anderson, and Molly Bel; great-grandchildren Abigail Holmes, Savannah Danielson, Luke Danielson, Amelia Danielson, Anderson Newman, Anna Newman, Parker Miller, and Caroline Miller; great-great-grandson, Roman Danielson; nieces and nephew, Janet Anderson, Ted Anderson, and Katie Lagarde; and numerous other family members and friends.
A graveside service will be held at Mt. Hermon Cemetery on Tuesday, January 14 at noon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Full of Grace, P.O. Box 1647, Amite, LA 70422. Mass intentions appreciated through St. Helena Church, Amite, LA 70422.
Memories and Condolences
for Sarah Frances Anderson
Carol Brooke
March 7, 2025
I met Miss Frances when I was a young girl. Pat was my boyfriend at age eight or nine, as our families visited with each other often. Miss Frances was almost soft spoken and sweet to me. I know she is a great loss to her family.
Maurice Wascom
January 26, 2025
Claire, Andy and Pat, Your Mom Was a "Superstar" during her stay in this Lifetime She was one of my Mom's ( Bobbie Wilson Wascom ) Most Admired Persons.
May GOD Cover Each of You with the Tender MERCY and LOVE of HIS Wings ✝❤ Maurice W.
Angie Leopard
January 15, 2025
Mrs Frances was a beautiful kind lady.Her love of the Lord was so strong. She shared so much of her knowledge with me.I was blessed by her.My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.
Gayle Currier
January 12, 2025
Mrs. Frances was a beautifully hearted & multi intelligent person. My parents and myself could not wait for her visits to our home. My dad could always make her laugh. Mrs. Frances was very knowledgeable about WWII & she wrote articles about my Dad and Mom who were involved in the war. Mrs. Frances and I became wonderful friends and she will always remain in my heart. My prayers will remain for her. May she Rest In Peace in the arms of our Lord. Much Love, Gayle
Cookie Currier Coxwell
January 12, 2025
So sorry for the loss of such a beautiful person inside and out. She was such a wonderful friend to my sister Gayle and I appreciated that friendship. May she RIP.
George Hayes
January 11, 2025
Claire and family, Susan and I present our heartfelt condolences
Linda FRANKS
January 11, 2025
I met Mrs. Frances in 1981 when i started working for Jesse LaGarde. She was one of the sweetest people I have ever met. Always had a kind word and a smile that would light up a room. A truly gentle sole and an amazing woman of God. She will truly be missed. She was such a blessing. Prayers for the family.
Claire Dupuy Bel
January 10, 2025
Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.
May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Mittie Rohner
January 10, 2025
Claire , Andy and families, I am sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Linda Brocato
January 10, 2025
She was a very sweet lady. The community will miss her. She was such a giving person. Sorry for your loss.
Burton Demetrius
January 10, 2025
Truly going to miss her, never met someone with such a beautiful Soul, & with so much love in her heart for people, may you RIP, from your neighbor Demetrius Burton
Rhonda Hayden
January 10, 2025
So sorry to hear Miss Frances passed. Another great icon of Amite has left us, but there are many great memories of her. RIP dear Lady.
Christine Robertson
January 10, 2025
Mrs. Francis has such a sweet soul, always kind and loving, and always ready to lend a hand whenever needed.
I'll be praying " Eternal rest grant onto her Oh Lord, May perpetual light shine upon her and may she rest in peace. Amen"
Glenda Sharkey
January 10, 2025
There are so many reasons Mr Stanley chose rhis gorgeous girl! Besides her outer beauty she was beautiful inside. I cherish my visits with "Miss Frances" paricularly the last one She was truly at peace and full gratitude for all her blessings and whatever the Lord had in store for her. She was a mother who deeply loved all her children, grands, nieces and nephews,and the spouses of her children. Daddy drank coffee in her kitchen many times while he visited with Mr Stanley on work projects as she related to me once. I did not know that both "Miss" Frances and our mother taught Home Ec and the Sciences. Alan and I love you all! Heaven is celebrating the arrival of this Angel!!!
Susan Pye Stone
January 10, 2025
Claire and family, sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved mother. She was always kind and generous in her friendships. Easy to smile and laugh!
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