Merle Anders Obituary

We bid farewell to Merle Anders (Lindale, Texas), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on June 8, 2025 at the age of 87. Merle touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Fredrick Bryant and Ruby Bryant (Doty); and her husband Charles Ray Anders. She is survived by: her sons, Ray (Susan Anders) of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Ike (Karla Anders) of Lindale; her grandchildren, Christopher Anders (Joy Amiss) and Rachel Anders Bozeman; her great grandchildren, Harper, Brinley, Charlie, Esteban, Emanuel, Ezequiel, Wyatt, Weston and Warner; her sister Barbara (Jerry Terrell) of Stamford, Texas; her friends, Mark and Laura Westermen; her grandchildren, Rachel Bozeman, Isaac Anders, Ryan Anders, Danny Anders and Collin Anders; and also, Kyle, Eric, Logan, Kevin and Morgan. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.