Ernestine Anderson

ernestine anderson

December 14, 1940 ~ August 21, 2024

Born in: Columbia, South Carolina
Resided in: Lone Star, Texas

Funeral services for Mrs. Ernestine Anderson, age 83, of Lone Star, Texas, will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, with Rev. Travis Bowie officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Pilgrim Cemetery, under the direction of  Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs.  Mrs. Anderson will lie in state from 12:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 30, 2024, at the funeral home.

Ernestine Anderson was called to her eternal rest on Wednesday, August 21, 2024.  She is reunited with her beloved husband, Robert Lewis Anderson, son (Michael), parents and siblings.

Ernestine, affectionately known as Mama, Grandma, and Big Mama, was born December 14, 1940, to Theodore and Florence Van Loue.  She accepted Christ at an early age and united with Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church in Lone Star, Texas, where she and Robert served as Pastor and First Lady for many years and served the members of the church and the community.

Ernestine was sure to make you laugh with that feisty, witty personality.  This is what so many loved and adored about her which resulted in her being crowned Valentine’s Day Queen at Grace Hill Rehabilitation Center in Hughes Springs, Texas.  Ernestine could often be seen enjoying a competitive game of Bingo or having an engaging conversation with other residents and staff.

Ernestine leaves to cherish her memory: her children, Cynthia Anderson, Marvin Anderson, Teresa Hartfield, David (Felicia) Smith, Whitney Briley, and Andrea Joe.  Her grandchildren and great grandchildren will forever remember her laughter and EVERY dance move she ever taught them including Big Mama’s “shake a tail feather dance!”

Services

Funeral Ceremony: August 31, 2024 11:00 am

Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church
830 Hwy 155
Avinger , Texas 75630


In State: August 30, 2024 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Reeder-Davis Funeral Home - Hughes Springs
1213 Hanes Blvd
Hughes springs, Texas 75656


Cemetery:

Mt. Pilgrim Cemetery
830 Hwy 155
Avinger , Texas 75630


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  1. Candle 5Gone but never forgotten me and my husband got married in her living room 39 years ago she had my something old, new, borrowed and something blue truly a friend indeed I love you dearly till we meet again R.I.P. and Family hold your memories close to your hearts she will always be watching over you all my prayers are with you all continously I love you all🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️

  2. Candle 2Sweet soul, inside and out. She was a character and she knew it. But loved by so many.. rest easy and fly high Beautiful angel.

  3. Candle 1Ernestine was such a joy to be around. She is going to be missed something fierce especially at bingo on the weekends. She kept me laughing. I got the pleasure to take her out for her cigarette her last and she had me laughing. I know she is no longer in pain and she is shaking her tail feather

  4. Candle 5Our Deepest Sympathy to The Anderson Family 🙏💐😘❤️all
    With love ❤️
    Mr & Mrs Milton (Tonette) Holland & all that’s connected 🙏💐

  5. Ms. Ernestine was BEAUTIFUL soul!, inside and out. She could make you LAUGH& mad in same sentence. It was a PLEASURE delivering meals, braiding her hair was a joy. Ms. Ernestine enjoyed me coming saying it’s time but ii it wash time she’d say I don’t feel like it. When shopping she’d say who paying I don’t have any money and laugh. I’d just say done worry, it’s covered. Then she’d SHOP! Gone BUT never FORGOTTEN.


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