William Anderson Obituary

William "Poppie" Anderson

Funeral services for William "Poppie" Anderson of Moreauville will be held on Saturday, February 2, 2013, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church of Moreauville beginning at 1pm. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 1, 2013, at Escudé Funeral Home of Moreauville beginning at 4pm until 9pm. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Mausoleum of Moreauville.

William "Poppie" Anderson, age 80, passed away at Avoyelles Hospital on January 29, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Iner Lee Anderson, four brothers and one sister.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Stella Anderson of Moreauville; daughter, Loretta A. Hampton (Robert P.) of Baton Rouge; son, William P. Anderson of Moreauville; son, John Tracy Anderson (Tina) of Mansura. He is also survived by one brother, Floyd Anderson (Carol) of Bunkie; three sisters, Octavia Lily, Lela Anderson and Willie Mae Fisher all of Los Angeles, California; ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Escudé Funeral Home.

Published by The Town Talk on Jan. 31, 2013.
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You all have my deepest sympathy. from cousin Nikki

Shawnita (Nikki) Lee Scott

February 3, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Tanisha Pate

February 2, 2013

Stella you and family are in my prayers so sorry I wasn't able to attend. The Lord is my shepherd I shell not want. BLESSINGS EMMA LEE EAVE (COUSIN DOLLY) MEANT SHALL

emms lee eave

February 2, 2013

So sorry for your loss will remember you all in my prayers.

Rose Batiste

January 31, 2013

Stella, You and the kids have my deepest sympathy. Grief is hard, but a family's love gets us through it. Will continue to pray for you guys always.

January 31, 2013

Mrs. Anderson, my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this time of sorrow.

Colette Wright

January 31, 2013

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Swan Family

January 31, 2013

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

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January 31, 2013

Tell and children,my sympathy and prayers
are with the family today and ALWAYS.
May God Bless You!!!!!!!

Bernadette Goody

January 31, 2013

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