Louise Jane (Helms) Anderson 1927-2002

Louise Jane Anderson was considered a loving and devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother by her family.

Mrs. Anderson of Columbia died Monday, Feb. 25, 2002, at her home. She was 74.

Mrs. Anderson was born Sept. 16, 1927, in Crocker, near Wheeler's Mill, to Clarence and Grace Helms. She had five children with her first husband, Lloyd Peterson. She later married Hugh Anderson.

Mrs. Anderson spent most of her life in the nursing field and founded Hillcrest Home for the Elderly in 1975. She was a member of Praise Assembly of God Church.

She is survived by her mother, three daughters, two sons, three brothers, three sisters, nine grandchildren, and a great-grandson.

Visitation will be at 9 a.m. Thursday at Praise Assembly of God Church, 4300 Clark Lane. Services, conducted by the Rev. Dennis Stuart, will follow at 10 a.m. Burial will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at Antioch Cemetery near Crocker.

Her father, husbands, a brother, and a granddaughter died earlier.

Memorial contributions may be sent to the Praise Assembly of God Church, 4300 Clark Lane, Columbia, MO 65202.