SHIRLEY ANN ANDERSON

Shirley Ann Anderson, 79, of Richmond, MO died Saturday, August 19, 2017 Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Shirley was born on January 5, 1938 in Kansas City, MO to Cecil W. and Lucy T. (Rose) Simmons. The family moved to Colorado in 1951, where she lived most of her adult life. On August 19, 1983, Shirley married Ralph A. Anderson in Westminster, CO.

She is survived by her sons; Michael J. Stephens of Richmond, MO; Mark A. Stephens and his wife, Beverly of Parker, CO; Robert J. Stephens and his wife, Valerie and grandson, Jimmy Stephens all of Kansas City, MO; brother, Bob Simmons and his wife, Rilla of Richmond.

In addition to her parents and husband, Shirley was preceded in death by son, W. Scott Stephens; and her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Mike (Donita) Stephens.

Shirley was an active member of the CottonCreek Christian Ministry and attended the Cowboy Chapel, both in rural Ray County. She loved her Lord Jesus Christ very much and was wholeheartedly committed to serving others in His Name. Shirley's deepest desire was that everyone come to know Jesus as their Lord, Savior and Friend. She truly lived to share Jesus with others. Her deep abiding faith in God and His Plan led her to love selflessly and sacrificially.

Her family requests that there be no flowers; instead any memorials can be given to CottonCreek Christian Ministry or Cowboy Chapel as that was her wish.

Memorial services will be held on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Cowboy Chapel located at 40794 E. 144 ^th Street, Richmond, MO. Inurnment will be at a later date by the family. On line condolences may be left on our website at www.thurmanfuneralhome.com