In Loving Memory of Willa Mae Anders
December 9, 1937 – April 26, 2025
A Celebration of Life for Willa Mae Anders will be held on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at Peck Funeral Home in Hartselle, Alabama, with Pastor Eric Albright and Pastor Rickey Clemons officiating. The funeral will be held at 1:00pm and visitation will be two hours prior to the service. Burial will follow at Herring Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons Josh Anders and Jonathan Anders and nephews Vicky Watson, Mike Parker, Justin Watson and Dennis Anders.
Willa Mae was born in Giles County, Tennessee, on December 9, 1937. She was a devoted follower of Christ, living a life that exemplified her Christian beliefs, marked by love, faith, and quiet strength. She peacefully passed away surrounded by her family, whom she cherished so deeply.
Also known to others as Willa or Willie, she had a warm heart, a gentle spirit, and an unwavering devotion to those she loved. She made everyone feel at home, offering comfort through a kind word, a warm meal, or a helping hand.
Willa Mae found joy in life’s simple pleasures: casting a line while fishing, tending to her flowers, or losing herself in a good book. Her peaceful nature and love for life left a lasting impression on all who knew her.
She was a devoted wife of 61 years, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Her wisdom and warmth were the heartbeat of her family, and her nurturing presence will be deeply missed. Though she may be gone from our sight, her love continues to shine brightly in the lives she touched.
Willa Mae was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Anders; her parents, W. E. and Willa Francis Rogers; brothers Ed and Eldon Rogers; sister Elizabeth Watson; and her great-grandson, Oak Anders.
She is survived by her sons, Jeff Anders (Diane) and Roger Anders (Cindy); grandchildren, Jennifer (Sommer), Jonathan (Amanda), and Josh (Christy); great-grandchildren, Rhett Anders and Magnolia Anders; and a host of loving family and friends.
The family extends heartfelt thanks to her nurse, Kaylie Weems, and the compassionate caregivers at Aveanna Hospice, and best friend Elaine Boyett. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gideon International in Willa Mae’s memory.
