Cleora E. Anderson

Cleora E. Anderson, 93, of Wichita, KS, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021 in Wichita, Kansas. Graveside service 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at Elmwood Cemetery, Augusta. Those attending should use the Ohio Street entrance. Cleora was born in Wichita, Kansas on June 7, 1928, to the late Leota Fontella (Haywood) Hammond and Leo Martin McFadden. She was a homemaker and also did volunteer work at Lincoln Elementary School, helping children with reading. Cleora was a member of EHU, Sorosis Club, and a member of the Loyal Heirs Sunday School class at First Baptist Church in Augusta. On June 5, 1949, she married Lester L. Anderson at the Grace Presbyterian Church in Wichita. They were married for 60 years before he preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Phyllis Hammond and Venita Gregory. Cleora is survived by: sons, L. Leroy Anderson, Jr. and wife June of San Antonio, Tex.; Chris A. Anderson and wife Nancy of Wichita; and Eric E. Anderson and wife Penny of Wichita; 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, Kansas 67202 or First Baptist Church 1501 State Street Augusta, KS 67010.