Linda Ann Anderson

Linda Ann Anderson, age 73, of Brookesmith passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, in Brownwood surrounded by her family.

Funeral Services for Linda will be held at 2:00 pm. Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at Blaylock Funeral Home Chapel with Bozo Rogers officiating;  burial will follow at the Winchell Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of Blaylock Funeral Home of Brownwood.

Linda was born on April 27, 1948, to Rollie White "Fat" Parker and Billie Louise (Hannum) Parker in San Angelo. She was raised and went to school in Ozona. In 1959, her family moved to central Texas and she graduated from Brady High School in 1966. As a kid, Linda enjoyed playing basketball, riding horses, and spending time with her friends. Her friends at school knew her as "Parker".

On May 13, 1972, Linda married Ed Anderson in Brady. Together they had two children, Juakana and Mykia. Linda enjoyed supporting her husband, children, and grandchildren to rodeos, cuttings, and sports. Linda was a member of the Heart of Texas Cowboy Church in Brookesmith. When her grandchildren were born they gave her the nickname "Wheezer" from her favorite movie Steel Magnolias. Everyone now in the Brookesmith community calls her "Wheezer". Linda enjoyed working and took great pride in work. She worked for the Brady Veterinary Clinic for 20 years and First Aide Agency of Brownwood for 10 years. She always had a special gift of caring for animals and others.

Those left behind to cherish her memory are her husband of 49 years, Ed Anderson of Brookesmith; 2 daughters, Juakana Nelson and husband Tony of Brookesmith, and Mykia Anderson of Clyde; 2 grandsons, Ryder Nelson of Brookesmith, Calvin Nelson and wife Bethany of Granbury; 2 granddaughters, Laramie Nelson of Brookesmith, Sarah Bolton and husband Billy Paul of Granbury; sister, Mary Spieker and husband Clarence of Hermileigh; and her best friend, Dewanah Alyesworth of Brady.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Winchell Fire Department. Online condolences for the family are welcome at www.blaylockfuneralhome.com .