Patsy Anne Anderson

Patsy Anne Anderson, age 85, of Gallatin, TN, passed away in her home surrounded by loved ones on October 4th, 2024. She was born in Westmoreland, TN to the late Thurman and Ruth Lyles, on March 4th, 1939.

Patsy, a dedicated individual, spent over 25 years of her career to General Electric, where her contributions were valued and respected. After her retirement from GE, she continued her work ethic by taking on a part-time position at Walmart, finding joy in staying active and engaged with her community.

A woman of faith, Patsy was known for her religious conviction and her kind-hearted nature. She was a long-time member of the Church of God of Prophecy, regularly attending church until she was no longer able. Faith was important to Patsy, through God her strength and commitment to her loved ones was immeasurable. She took great pleasure in the simple joys of life, often delighting in her visits to McDonald's for her favorite McChicken and apple pies. Big trips to the Smokey Mountains always made her excited. She would eagerly look forward to taking trips to Gatlinburg, TN to see the mountains in all their natural beauty.

Patsy had a passion for puzzles, particularly word searches. She could frequently be found with a book in hand, excitedly completing each page. Her family ensured that she always had many extra wordsearch books to feed her enthusiasm for solving puzzles. When she wasn't working puzzles in her books, she would solve puzzles on the television. Her family recalls her spending time watching game shows, with favorites being The Match Game, Wheel of Fortune, and The Price is Right, keeping her evenings filled with enjoyment. Although she is gone is not forgotten.

Patsy is preceded in death by her parents, Thurman and Ruth Lyles; brother and sister-in-law, S.D and Frances Lyles; and her son and daughter in law, Gary and Sherry Ladd. She is survived by her son, Johnny Anderson; grandsons, Nathan Anderson and Wesley Anderson (Cayla); and her great grandchildren, Titus, Tessann, and Brandon. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews, Theresa Lee (Rick), Rick Lyles (Linda), and Starr Lyles, as well as many other relatives and friends, especially her friends from The Church of God of Prophecy in Gallatin, TN. 

A Visitation to celebrate the life of Patsy Anne Anderson will be held at Alexander Funeral Home & Cremation Center, located at 584 Nashville Pike, Gallatin, TN 37066, on Wednesday, October 9th, 2024, from 3pm until 7pm. A second visitation will be held at the same location on Thursday, October 10th, 2024, from 9am until Ms. Patsy’s funeral service starts at 10am. Interment to follow at Crestview Memory Gardens.

The Family Please asks that in Lieu of flowers for donations to be made in honor of Patsy to The Gallatin Church of God of Prophecy, located at 1415 E Broadway, Gallatin, TN 37066.

Her legacy of love and kindness will continue to shine in the hearts of those she touched. She will be deeply missed but fondly remembered by all who knew her. Alexander Funeral Home and Cremation Center are to over see the arrangements of Ms. Patsy Anderson. Phone: (615) 502-0011. Online condolences may be expressed at alexandergallatin.com