Sally Francis Anderson

Sally Francis Anderson

July 25, 1946 - July 13, 2015

Visalia

Sally Francis was born on July 25, 1946 in Greenfield, Missouri to Dwight and Lois Dresdall. After the death of her father, Sally moved to Tulare with her mother, Lois and sister Susie. It was there where Lois met and married Cecil Smith and together they had Sally's baby brother, Robert Smith.

Sally attended Wilson Elementary School and then Cherry Avenue Middle School. She later attended, Tulare Union High School, where she was very active in many clubs, being Argus Queen and making lifelong friends. During those fun years she met, the love of her life, Craig Anderson, and they married on July 10, 1964. Together they welcomed their son, Richard Craig and daughter Amie Sue.

The farm life suited her well. Sally enjoyed being a farmers wife, a happy homemaker and took her greatest pleasure in raising her children. She took great pride in the Anderson family farming business and enjoyed making countless memories with Craig's family, Dick, Lesta, Bob and Bonnie Anderson on the family ranch. She never missed a class party, baseball game or a chance to support her family. The Waukena elementary school years, with her children, were some of her most delightful times. Sally had many gifts and enjoyed sharing them with others. She enjoyed volunteering and cooking for the Tulare Methodist Church. She spent several years involved with the Tulare County and Napa County fairs. She loved catering and making loving meals for her family and friends. She graciously prepared many meals for her grandkids sporting events, fundraisers and school activities. Sally also loved working in floral design and event planning with her dear friends. One of Sally's greatest pastimes was vacationing with her entire family at Cayucos Beach. Even in her last days she refused to let herself miss a single Fourth of July parade and seeing her family dressed in her favorite, red, white and blue.

Craig and Sally were married for 34 years until Craig passed away. Sally continued to do what she truly adored, helping others and making her family feel loved. Sally's family and heart quickly grew with her becoming a very proud, grandmother, whom all will remember as "Granny." Sally's son Richard and his wife Jody, have four children, Victoria, Dallas, Cassidy and Gray. Daughter, Amie and husband Rob have two sons, Mitchell and Sam. But, her family did not stop there because, Granny was "Granny" to all who knew her. Granny's joy of cooking was enjoyed by many. A full tummy and a happy heart brought her tremendous joy. Everything Sally touched was beautiful and she left everyone's heart a little sweeter. Even though her life ended abruptly on July 13, her love, passion and faith in God that she instilled in her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren will continue to live on forever.

Sally is survived by her sister, Susie Kay Smith, brother, Robert and his wife Kathy, their children, Karly, Susanna and Kenan Smith. Sally's son, Richard, his wife Jody, their children, Dallas, Cassidy, Gray, Victoria and her husband Joel Robertson their children, Sally's great-grandchildren, Jax and Amelia Robertson. Sally's Daughter, Amie and her husband Rob Silvas and grandsons Mitchell and Sam Silvas.

Celebration of Life, Tulare United Methodist Church on Thursday July 16 at 10 am. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Sally's memory to the Tulare United Methodist Church and Tulare County Fair Foundation. Funeral Arrangements by Peers Lorentzen Funeral Service, Tulare.