Gloria Dean Anderson

Gloria was born on November 16, 1963 in Helena, Arkansas to the union of James and Ella Mae McMullen. Both parents preceded her in death.

Gloria professed her faith in Jesus Christ at an early age. She was baptized in Snow Lake by the late Rev. S. L. George at St. Luke’s Missionary Baptist Church.

Gloria grew up in Helena, Arkansas where she had many friends. She graduated with the Class of 1982 from Central High School in West Helena, Arkansas.

Gloria married the love of her life, Earnest Anderson on January 21, 1984. In 1985, Gloria and Earnest decided to move to Osawatomie, Kansas. They raised their children here.

Gloria also gained a Bonus Dad in 1984, when her Mom married Joseph Dunbar (who recently preceded her in death). They shared a special bond and spoke on a weekly basis.

Gloria worked as a Licensed Mental Health Technician at the Osawatomie State Hospital until she became disabled. Gloria was very knowledgeable in the medical field and shared her wisdom freely. She volunteered in many community organizations. She met many friends and children who affectionately called her Nana or Mama Glo.

Gloria was a member of the Friendship Faith Ministries under the leadership of Apostle Leroy McConico.

Gloria was most proud of her children and grandchildren. She loved them dearly. She spoke nothing but positivity in their lives and supported them in any way possible.

She leaves to cherish her memory:

Her Devoted Husband Earnest Anderson, Osawatomie, KS; her children: Cordeus (Kristen) Anderson of Lawrence, KS; Ciara Anderson of Bryant, AR, Elrus Anderson of Osawatomie, KS and Kyia Shepherd of Kansas City, KS. Her grandchildren: Christopher Clay (CJ), Carissa Clay, Kiara Anderson, Emma Anderson, Quinton Anderson, Khy’Aire Zachary and Keyori Zachary. Her sisters: Ruby Jean Mitchell of St. Louis, MO, Ella (Howard) Everette of Olathe, KS; Mary (Gregory) Martin, Colette Strickland, Annette Shaw and Jodie Dunbar, all of St. Louis, MO; her brothers: James (Phyllis) McMullen of Bentonville, AR; Havie (Kathy) McMullen of Millington, TN; Rev. Billy (Tammy) McMullen, Timothy (Valerie) Goode, Derral McMullen and Jay Dunbar, all of St. Louis, MO; Sisters-In-Love: Annie Donald of Benton Harbor, MI; Bertha Anderson of Hazelwood, IL; Mattie Bracy (Calvin) of Chicago, IL; Lynette Johnson of Chicago, IL and Lola Alexander of West Helena, AR; her best friend from childhood ~ Jacqueline Johnson, uncles, aunts, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, nana babies and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are to the Gloria Anderson Memorial Fund.