Gay Nell Anderson
Gay Nell Anderson passed away in her home in Shawnee, Kansas on November 15, 2008 at the age of 68.
Gay was born in 1940 to loving parents Myrtle and Allen Tyler. She was married to her loving husband Dick Anderson for nearly 30 years before he preceded her in death in 2005. Beloved mother, dear sister, and devoted wife and daughter, she leaves to cherish her memory; daughter Dr. Kamille Ziegenhorn & son-in-law Eric Ziegenhorn of Lenexa, daughter Karla Ebrahimi & son-in-law Drew Camens of California, son Kevin Ebrahimi & daughter-in-law Kate Ebrahimi of California, sister Mary Louise Tyler of Shawnee, step-son Donald Anderson of Lawrence, five adoring grandchildren Zoe and Zachary Ziegenhorn, Nathalie and Griffin Camens, Julia Ebrahimi, and countless other cherished family and friends. Her beautiful soul will be missed forever and never forgotten.
Memorial contributions in Gay’s memory may be made to the Lenexa Baptist Church, 15320 87th Street, Lenexa, Kansas.
Visitation and Funeral Service
Services will be held Saturday, at the Amos Family Chapel of Shawnee with a visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. followed by the service at 11 a.m. and burial in Lenexa Cemetery.
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I will always remember Gay’s sweet voice. She was a genuine and caring person. Gay raised three of the most incredible children. I know she was so proud of her kids and what they accomplished.
She will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
We our forever thankful for the deep love Gay gave to her husband, our father, through their many years together. They had a blessed thirty years and her love and strength carried him through his many years of illness. She was a sweet devoted soul and will always have a special place in our hearts.
Her music will continue in the songs of her family. We pray for their healing and thank our Creator for sharing her soul with so many.
Laura Wass
I will always remember Gay for offering me unconditional love when I first married into the family. We remained friends through all the years of strife that lay ahead. She did a remarkable job taking care of Dad before he passed. I will miss her. My Prayers are with the family during this sad time. Love -Jo Ann
Dear Karla,Camille and Kevin
We want you to know we care about you and are sending you our deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear Mother. Know that we will be praying for you and sending you our love. Stay strong!
love and prayers are with you-
Jerry and Carmen Minnihan
Dear Karla, Kamille & Kevin,
Our hearts and thoughts go out to you. Your mother will live on in your hearts and memory forever. You are her best tribute.
Marcia and Ed Wall
Dear Camille, Karla, and Kevin,
We are so sorry for the loss of your Mother. I know that she will be greatly missed by all of you. I talked with Aunt Gay only a couple of weeks ago and she sounded so good. She was so proud of all of her children. She loved you all deeply. I am comforted in the fact that she is united with Uncle Dick once again. She missed him so. They truly loved one another. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Sincerely, Paul, Shawn (Anderson), Jordan, Ryan and Matthew Fry
Sheila and I share in your sorrow. Gay was a very sweet woman with a genuine softness that enveloped the household. I will always remember her devoted dedication and loving care that she bestowed upon my father. Her gentle and sincere character will be truly missed. Our condlences and prayers,
Gordon and Sheila Masson
I find this message of condolence very hard to write. Words cannot adequately describe the Gay and what she stood for in my eyes. She was a true lady. She and Dick loved each other in a way that only a few very lucky people ever get to experience.
Kamille, Karla and Kevin my deepest sympathy to you. Your mother loved you all very much. The loss of a parent leaves us with many emotions. Draw upon the happy times and let the persons that you all have become be Gay’s legacy. She raised three incredible children and encouraged you to reach out and grab life. Pass this love and encouragement on to your children and keep the legacy going.
I was very lucky to have met Gay and have her in my life. Cally and Mariah loved their Aunt Gay. Visits were always special. We have many wonderful memories of her and Dick during the time they lived near us.
Please accept condolences from us and be assured that in no way do these few words express the love and respect we had for Gay. May she be at peace with Dick. They are hand in hand once more.
Love to you all,
Mickey, Cally and Mariah
Gay Nell and I had lost contact a few years back but our mutual cousin Kathy Brizendine Cotten has kept informed of Gay and her sister Mary. I am sorry she did not get to attend the cousin re-union in Arkansas this year in October, Mary had said she was sick but I had no idea how much. I know she will be missed and my condolences go out to her children and grand-children, Gay and I were both born in 1940. We lived in Fresno, Ca. and saw each other every week for a long time. Again, I am so sorry for your lost, but as a Christian she is celebrating in Heaven
Peggy (My Mother was LouElla Magie Benson)
Dear Kamille, Zoe, & Zach,
Michaela and I want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are sorry to hear about your loss. We are here for you now and even 3 months from now, 6 months, a year or more–we will be here for you whenever you need us.
God bless,
Mary Lynn & Micheala