Renee Alyse Anderson

Renee Alyse Anderson, 22, of McGregor, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2008, following a tragic accident. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, April 24, at First United Methodist Church, 520 S. Madison St., McGregor, with the Rev. Mike Paschall and the Rev. David Thompson officiating. Interment will follow in Crawford Cemetery. Renee was born Dec. 11, 1985, in Waco, the daughter of Robbie and Retha (Chamblee) Anderson. Born a "premie," Renee displayed her fighting independent spirit from the very beginning of her life. She remained tiny in frame but huge in spirit throughout her life and was always the light of her parents and big brother, Robbie's, eyes. Renee is remembered by her extensive family and many friends as a feisty and artistic soul with a special flair for fashion and the daring. In 2004, Renee graduated from McGregor High School where she was a cheerleader, member of the Student Council and an honor graduate. Renee excelled in creative arts with a special knack for design and oil painting. She also featured a unique style of determination by competing as a feather-weight power lifter throughout her high school years. Renee attended McLennan Community College and Austin Community College and graduated from Austin School of Beauty as a licensed esthetician. She loved painting, shopping and dancing. At the time of her death, she was employed by EMSI as an insurance clerk. Survivors include her parents, Robert Paul and Retha Anderson of McGregor; a devoted big brother, Robbie "Toot" Anderson and wife, Brenda of San Antonio; her "baby girl" shihtzu named Mystique; paternal grandparents, Katherine "Mama Kate" Anderson and the late Pat Anderson of McGregor; maternal grandparents, Roma "Mama Fene" Chamblee and the late Roland Chamblee of McGregor; aunts and uncles, David and Samantha Anderson of Oglesby, Ron and Cindy Anderson of Florida, Karen Anderson of Mesquite, Paula and Al Hogan of Forney, Patsy and Ken Thrasher of Mesquite, and Randy Chamblee of McGregor; cousins who were always a special part of Renee's life include, Misty and Wade Cook of Gatesville, Cort Anderson of Waco, Aaron and Susanne Anderson, Taylor Anderson and Whitney Anderson, all of Florida, her cherished best friend cousin, Brittany Hogan of Forney, Austin Hogan of Forney, Roman and Kristin Chamblee of McGregor, Rance Chamblee of California, Chad and Karen Chamblee of Keller, Tim, Jill, Jaeden and Janelle Thrasher of Mesquite, and Trent, Nicole, Tate and Grant Thrasher of West Columbia; nieces, Jazlynn Andrea Anderson and Devida Alanis Anderson of San Antonio; special nieces, Jordan and Cecilia Renee Villa of Crawford, and Karlie and Kayla Chamblee of Keller; special nephews, Cannon Wade Cook of Gatesville, Micah and Ryder Zane Chamblee of McGregor, and Reese and Ryan Chamblee of California. Renee always considered Brittany and Rufino Villa of Crawford, her special sister and brother. Casketbearers will be Aaron Anderson, Cort Anderson, Roman Chamblee, Wade Cook, and Austin, Hogan and Rufino Villa. Honorary casketbearers will be Fletcher Allen, Matt Anderson and Chris Byford. For those desiring, the family has suggested McGregor Ambulance Association in care of Frances Hudson, 311 South Adams, McGregor, TX 76657, McGregor Volunteer Fire Department in care of Moe Spradley, 213 South Van Buren, McGregor, TX 76657, or Rheumatoid Arthritis Foundation for memorial contributions. Please visit our memorial at www.mem.com to leave a tribute or fond memory about Renee. Cole Funeral Home, 840-2880 December 11, 1985 - April 19, 2008 Sign the Guest Book at www.wacotrib.com

This obituary was originally published in the Waco Tribune-Herald.