BORN

1946

DIED

2012

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Edwards Funeral Home

201 North 12th Street

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Patricia "Trish" Anderson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 9, 2012.

Patricia "Trish" Anderson, 66, of Fort Smith, passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2012, in Fort Smith. She was born January 30, 1946 in Wewoka, OK to the late Wayne and Mazo Allison. She was owner/operator of Ben Jack Guitar Center and on the Board of Directors at Gorman Towers. She was a member of the Baptist Church. She was an amazing gourmet cook, a doll artist and loved making her dolls. She was an excellent seamstress and made clothes for her daughters, granddaughter and her dolls. Her bubbly personality could light up a room. She was sweet, kind, positive and outgoing. She never met a stranger. She would talk to anyone and her words were a comfort to everyone. She could remember anything and if her family needed to know about something in the past they would call her and she could tell them everything. She was thoughtful and always sent presents for birthdays no matter what her circumstances were. Christmas was her favorite time of year. She loved to hear her husband Terry play the guitar and every time someone would come over she would say play something for them Terry. Terry played "Five Foot Two Eyes of Blue Has Anybody Seen My Gal" every time she walked in the room. Funeral service will be 1:00 PM Monday, November 12, 2012 at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home. She loved her family more than anything. She was a Precious Loving Mother. She is survived by the love of her life who she adored for forty-six years Terry, two daughters Allison Anderson Phillips of Ardmore, OK and Ashley Anderson of Lexington, KY, one sister Sandra Baier of Fort Smith and two grandchildren Jett Phillips and Paige Phillips of Ardmore, OK. Pallbearers will be Mike Phillips, Tommy Cunningham, Rick Tinder, Mark Albertson, Steve Carter and Richard Carter. The family will visit with friends Sunday afternoon, November 11, 2012, from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM at Edwards Funeral Home.

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November 15, 2012

Ashley Anderson

My precious Mother, you will be forever with me. You were the best Mother in the whole-wide world.
I Love You with all my heart.

November 13, 2012

Ruth Berry

My heart goes out to you. Each of you are in my prayers. Sorry I wasn't able to come to the service. God bless and be with each of you.

November 12, 2012

Terry and family, so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you. Patty (Raulston) and Bobby Frederick.

November 12, 2012

Terry , so sorry about the loss of your wife. My prayers are with you and your family. Pat Carlton (Floyd Carlton's wife)

November 12, 2012

Kelly Lee

Thinking about you Allison, my heart and prayers are with you and your family,

November 12, 2012

Cindy Robison

My heart goes out to each of you, Terry, Allison & Ashley. Trish always had a smile on her face and sweet words from her lips (even when we were running up & down the stairs). Only recently had I realized I really didn't know her. I was just beginning to learn so much about her wonderful life. She always was and will be an angel in my heart. I pray comfort for each of you in your memories with your wife & mother.

November 12, 2012

Dee Stiga

I am so sorry for your loss... Trish was the sweetest, most femimine,loving and talented woman. all who knew her grieve with you. Im sure there is a special place in heaven for her.

November 11, 2012

Norma Bell

Our prays go to all if you at this time. Mrs. Trish touched so many lives and I feel so blessed to have known her and this beautiful family thru Ashley. Just know that even though you can't see her she is your angel watching over you and protecting you each day.

November 11, 2012

NANCY SMITH-MARTIN

Terry, our heart and prayers are with you and Allison and Ashley. Trish will be missed so very much. Her facebook postings showed how much she cared for others. She never missed an opportunity to show her love for her friends and family. I am so glad that we got to reconnect at our 40th reunion. May God comfort your hearts as you cherish her memory.

November 11, 2012

Carolyn Bowen

Condolences to all the family. I knew Trish thru Ashley, who was friends with my daughter Susan Inman at Ramsey Junior High. Trish was a wonderful person. Rest in Peace sweet lady.
Carolyn and Jack Bowen, Lavaca, Ar.

November 11, 2012

Mark Albertson

Terry and Trish have always been like a second set of parents. Heavy hearted and saddened I sigh and think, heaven gained another angel. My prayers are with the family. Only thru Prayer and the comforts of God can we go on.

November 10, 2012

Larry and Lesa Bingham

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Terry. Trish was such a special lady. We send our love to you all.Take care of yourself.

November 10, 2012

Cheryl Weatherly

Patricia was a good and dear friend to all who knew her. She was always happy to hear from friends on FB. We will miss her beautiful smile and our thoughts are with her loving family.

November 10, 2012

Deanna Curtain

"My prayers and saddness is with you Terry, Ashley, Allison and the rest of the family. Trish was my friend form childhood to adulthood, I couldn't have asked for a better friend. Trish was an amazing person, and I will miss her very much. May God richly bless each of you at this time. Love and Prayers to all. Love Deanna Bryant Cutain, Wewoka, Oklahoma

November 10, 2012

Terry, having played music or done business with you for many years we would like to offer our condolences for your loss. We are indeed saddened to hear of Trish's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. From the guys with Sticky Hungwell band: Gary Miller, Mike Dunn, Nick Monroe, Calvin Stecklin, Clint Basham, and Bobby Walker.

November 10, 2012

Carol snd Donnie Hasty

Terry, Ashley and Allison. My heart aches for you. She was such a wonderful friend to me. I loved our talks and I can still hear her laughter. SHe will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her.
Carol and Donnie

November 10, 2012

Faith Cornett

Terry, Ashley and Allison,
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. She was truely an angel here on earth. She toutched our lives and she will always be in our hearts. We love you!!

November 10, 2012

Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to you Terry and your Children and Grandchildren. Heaven has opened the door for a wonderful lady, and someday you will all be joined.
Blessings from the Lord we pray for you. Amen. Larry and Ann J. Morton ( Fort Smith,Ar.).

November 10, 2012

Shanna Douglas

Aunt Trish, You are Truly going to be missed, I love and cherish you so much, you were so precious. I Love you, Shanna

November 10, 2012

Marilyn Colbert

Terry, Ashley and Allison my heart and prayers are wilth you. Trish was such a sweet, kind, loving person. I'm so glad we got to renew our friendship after our 40th reunion. She has been a great loving friend to me and i will cherish that forever. I am going to miss her so much.

November 9, 2012

Melanie Cooper Lewis

Trish was my first friend when I moved to Wewoka, OK. We walked home from school together and watched American Bandstand and practiced dancing with each other! Seeing Trish at our 40th high school reunion is a precious memory! Thank you for sharing her with us.

November 9, 2012

Mike and Pat Lenzini

Our heartfelt prayers going out to you Terry,Allison and Ashley and the rest of the family, Trish was a wonderful precious soul on this earth and she is a precious child of God in heaven. Love you all Mike and Pat Lenzini

November 9, 2012

Mary Rodriguez-LaRue

Trish you will be missed. You were such a joy to be around words cannot describe the sadness of losing you as a friend I will always remember you love you rest in peace

November 9, 2012

Fran Gold

Lighting a candle and saying a prayer for you, my friend Trish.

November 9, 2012

Fran Gold

My heart and prayers are with you Terry, Ashley and Allison. Your wife and mother was my friend and I will miss her so much. Love you all.

November 9, 2012

Katie DeAtley

Blessed are those who grieve for they shall be comforted. I pray that comfort surrounds you and your family Ashley.

November 9, 2012

Jennifer Murphy

Thinking about you Ashley. Love you!!

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