Cora Faye Anderson

Cora Faye (McDermott) Anderson, age 80, of Farmington, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at her residence surrounded by family. She was born August 15, 1944, in Charleston, MO to the late Richard and Tommie (Carson) McDermott. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Anderson, Sr.; brothers, Charlie McDermott (Anna) and Jack McDermott; and a sister, Joyce Noisworthy.

Cora enjoyed Sudoku and was very good at it. Her other interests included collecting devotionals, special bibles, and books with homemade remedies as well as playing the guitar and singing. When she was younger, she enjoyed playing tennis, but she was most famous for her breakfast, especially her eggs and bacon.

Cora Faye is survived by her loving children; Patricia Wade (Brad), Gerald Anderson, Jr. and Brenda Burr (Corey); five grandchildren, Krystol Wade, Tyler Wade (Jess), Jessica Wade, Layna Wade, and Kaley Burr; one great-grandson, Ryker Wade; two brothers, Gene McDermott (Cheryl), James McDermott (Martha); sister-in-law, Peggy McDermott. She is also survived by a host of family members and good friends. 

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 31, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at Noon at the C.Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home – Taylor Chapel in Farmington. Interment will follow at Arcadia Valley Memorial Park in Arcadia, MO. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association.