Debra Kay Anders Obituary
The passing of Debra Kay Anders of Jacksonville, Illinois occurred on June 8, 2026. Debra, born on March 15, 1954, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Earl Kells and Lillie Mae Kells; her husband Kenneth Anders; her son Kenneth Anders, Jr.; and her siblings, Sandra Swartz, Morocca Kells, Elizabeth Andrew, Stephen and George Kells.
She is survived by: her sisters, Joyce Sitton of Griggsville, IL and Martha Sharrow (David) of Pittsfield, IL; her son Robert Anders of Washington, MO.; her friend Kyla Overby of Springfield, IL.; her daughter-in-law Sharon Anders of Girard, IL; her sister-in-law Linda Kells (Lynnann Kells) of Valley City, IL; her grandchildren, Joshua Anders (Brittany) of Jacksonville, Bella Anders of Independence, MO, Abby Anders, James Anders, Jr. of Edgerton, KS, Grace Mayo of Belton, MO, Landon Sweat of Edgerton, KS and Brittany Nava (Edgar) of Gardner, KS; her great grandchildren, Isaiah, Elijah, Bentley, Mila, Melanie and Tucker of Kansas; her grandchildren, Lucy, Lennon, Evelyn, Dexter and Isla of Illinois; her brothers-in-law, Mark Andrew, Jack Sitton and David Swartz; her nephews, Matthew Swartz and Joe Kells; her niece Heather Kells; and her grandson Johnathon Alban of Hot Springs, AR..
Memorials can be given to Grace Baptist Church, New Directions or the donors choice.
