Dec. 14, 1944 – July 14, 2024

NATCHEZ – Graveside services for Patricia Ann Anderson, 79, of Tennessee who died on Sunday, July 14, 2024, in Tennessee will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, July 19, 2024, at Natchez City Cemetery.

Burial will follow under the direction of Laird Funeral Home.

Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Friday, July 19, 2024, at Laird Funeral Home.

Mrs. Anderson was born on Dec. 14, 1944, in Brookhaven, MS the daughter of Lonnie Ray Winborne and Darkis Mary Smith Winborne. Little did they know she would grow to be such a devoted daughter, wife, mother, and Nana. She was one of the most caring individuals in the world and meant the world to her family, especially her loving husband, David, and her sons, Michael and Tony.

Like her favorite flower, the magnolia, she took her time blossoming and when she did, she was a magnificent beauty who left the world in awe. She graduated from Natchez High School in 1963, her yearbook quote, “She was a shy and quiet lass.” She attended Cosmetology School until 1964 and married David Anderson on May 22, 1964. He was truly the love of her life and their marriage was as strong after 60 years as it was from the day they said I do. Their marriage; and growing family made her bloom. The more her family grew, the more outgoing she became, she was no longer shy, nor quiet.

She was always a devout Christian, willing to share her faith with anyone who would listen. She was a member of Covington Road Church of Christ when she lived in Natchez and is currently a member of Hillcrest Church of Christ in Springfield, TN.

Patricia had a huge heart and was always taking care of others. Her husband, children, and grandchildren can all attest to how much she spoiled them. They loved her cooking the most, and she always made sure she would make each of their favorite desserts for holiday occasions. She loved watching her grandchildren and later helping with a daycare program called Mom’s Day Out. When her parents’ health started to decline, she moved them to Tennessee where she diligently cared for them until their passing. Most notably, she called her loved ones daily to check on them and tell them how she and David were doing, and what she found at the Goodwill. For those who knew and loved her, they will miss her daily calls.

Mrs. Anderson was preceded in death by her parents, Lonnie and Darkis Winborne of Springfield, TN; father-in–law, Ruschel T. Anderson, Sr. and wife, Florence of Natchez; brother-in-law, Talmadge Anderson; sister-in-law, Virgie Winborne; niece, Anissa Branton, and great nephew, Luke Smith of Wesson, MS.

Survivors include her husband, David Anderson of Springfield, TN; two sons, Michael Anderson (Becky) of Natchez, and Tony Anderson (Sheila) of Hendersonville, TN; nine grandchildren, Kira Anderson of Biloxi, MS, Krystle Johnson (Will), of Natchez, and Jered Anderson of Austin, TX, Kelly Anderson, Patrick Anderson (Natalie), and Michael Anderson (Peyton) of Hendersonville, TN, Jason Rediker (Alysha), Missy Hendrickson (Wesley), and Erin Tate (Brandon) of Hendersonville, TN; fourteen great-grandchildren, Adian, Bailey, Keegan, Joshua and Jacob Byrd of Biloxi, MS, Jailen Anderson of Austin, TX, Kayleigh and Cooper Johnson of Natchez, Kaylee, Andrew and Maddie Hendrickson, Dawn Rediker, Emme Tate, and Olivia Anderson of Hendersonville, TN.

She also leaves behind three brothers, Tommy Winborne and Randall Winborne (Janette) of Natchez, and Gary Winborne (Kathy) of Ruth; sister-in-law, Rose Anderson of Ellisville; uncle, J.D. Windborne (Bettey Faye) of Natchez; nine nieces and nephews, and nineteen great-nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Patrick Anderson, Michael Anderson, Jered Anderson, Will Johnson, Cooper Johnson, Joel Anderson and Billy Floyd.

Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at lairdfh.com.