Gayla Anderson Obituary
The world bids farewell to Gayla Anderson of Madison, South Dakota, departing on November 26, 2025 at the age of 85. Gayla leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gayla Anderson to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Clayton Graff and Helen Graff (Thompson); her spouse Clair Anderson; and her brother Richard Graff. She is survived by: her son Jody Serfling (Nathan) of Sioux Falls; her grandchildren, Leigh Anderson Schramm (Dan), Katlyn Van Dam (John), Madison Anderson (Sam Stauffer), Natalie Serfling, Ella Serfling and Hayes Serfling; her great grandchildren, Joseph and Darby Anderson Schramm; and her siblings, Joan Merager (Doug) and Tom Graff.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, December 2nd 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Wednesday, December 3rd 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A prayer was held on Tuesday, December 2nd 2025 from 7:00 PM to 7:15 PM at the Rustand-Weiland Funeral Chapel (320 Egan Ave N, Madison, SD 57042). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, December 3rd 2025 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the Our Savior Lutheran Church (1010 Washington Ave N, Madison, SD 57042).
In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to Our Savior Lutheran Church, the Rose Hill Cemetery Association (Wentworth, SD), Avera Hospice (https://www.averafoundation.org), or donor's choice.
