Loraine M. Anderson

Loraine Anderson, 90, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024, in Waco, Texas.

A private graveside service will be held at Ridge Park Cemetery in Hillsboro, Texas, and there will be a visitation for family and friends at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home in Waco, Texas.

Loraine M. Sandelowitz Anderson was born August 5, 1933, in rural Yoakum, Texas. She is the daughter of Samuel Anton Sandelowitz, and Victorie D. Jahn Sandelowitz. Loraine spent her formative years, and graduated from Yoakum High School, class of 1950. She then continued her education and graduated from Durham's Business School in San Antonio. After working for several businesses as a secretary and bookkeeper, she married Billy C. Anderson at Randolph Air Force base in San Antonio, Texas, on September 12, 1953.

Loraine was a dedicated member of various Baptist churches, as well as an active member of the Women's Missionary Union. She had been a member of First Woodway Baptist Church since 1991.

Loraine was preceded in death by her husband, Billy C. Anderson; her parents, Samuel Anton Sandelowitz and Victorie D. Jahn Sandelowitz; and sisters, Rose Haley, Helen Grossman (husband, Frank), and Margaret L'hommedieu (husband, Bob).

She is survived by her sons, Chuck Anderson (wife, Cindy), and Russell Anderson (wife, Kathy); her granddaughters, Amanda White (husband, Randy), Samantha Stauffer (husband, Will), and Amy Anderson; Loraine is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, you may wish to contribute in Loraine's memory to Samaritan's Purse at samaritanspurse.org. Loraine supported this particular charity for over 30 years.

The family invites you to leave a message or memory of Loraine on her “Tribute Wall” at www.WHBfamily.com.