Claudine Smith Anderson
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COKER-MATHEWS FUNERAL HOME
5100 Interstate 30
Greenville, TX
75402
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Claudine Smith Anderson, 87, of Quinlan, Texas, passed away on April 23, 2025, at the Waterford Assisted Living @ Plano. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 28, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the chapel of Coker-Mathews Funeral Home with Rev. James Seigler officiating. Burial will follow at Indian Creek Cemetery in Fannin County. Visitation will be Sunday, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Claudine was born September 8, 1937, in Dulaney, Texas to Curtis and Camora Sims Smith. She married Don Weldon Anderson on November 19, 1955, in Durant, Oklahoma. She was a Kindergarten Teacher at Campbell I.S.D. for 34 years. She touched countless lives. She was a member of Highland Terrace Baptist Church. Claudine was a master gardener and a member of the Red Hat Society. She was a wedding caterer and she made grandiose wedding cakes. Finally, she always had a smile for everyone. She is survived by her husband, Don Weldon Anderson; sons, Donnie Anderson, Jerry Anderson; daughters, Paula Billingslea, Barbara Anderson; grandchildren, Blake Billingslea, Jason Billingslea, Heather Billingslea Pelletier, Madelyn Anderson Johnson, Marilyn Anderson Garrett, Vince Palasciano, Rossi Palasciano; and five great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Tyler, Eleanor, Jaxie and Brady. She is preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, Benjamin Smith, Curtis L. Smith, Thomas and David Smith. Pallbearers will include Blake Billingslea, Jason Billingslea, Vince Palasciano, Casey Johnson, Scott Garrett and Brandon Pelletier.
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Jerry Anderson
Campbell, TX Thursday, May 15, 2025 LHFASIScarlet Harvey
Pattonville, TX Friday, May 2, 2025 I have so many fond memories of Mrs. Anderson, she wasn’t my teacher, but she taught both of my brothers in her first Kindergarten class at Campbell. My memories of her are from inside her jome where I spent many nights and weekends with Paula. She was a wonderful cook and a great mother! My heartfelt sympathy to Don, and all 4 children. It may ne the normal thing, but we are not ready to be orphaned even in our older years. Rest easy Mrs. Anderson, Love you always, ScarletCindy and Mikey Kenney
Campbell, TX Sunday, April 27, 2025 She was my son teacher and friend. She a welcoming and loving smile. Even after he graduated she always asked how we were doing. She was a angel on earth. The lives that she touch were countless. God bless the family and our prayers for them all.Tina Vickers Vestal
Waxahachie, TX Sunday, April 27, 2025 Oh, Mrs. Anderson. She was a mainstay at Campbell ISD, always serving, wearing many hats! My love of cake decorating came from watching her decorate a cake in my 5th grade class when we mastered our multiplication tables. It was a white cake that she traced an octopus on and decorated while we watched. I loved it and have decorated my share of cakes since, she also made my wedding cake. She loved homecoming and made them special. I know she was received in a grand homecoming in heaven. Prayers for her family during this difficult time.Sandra Webb
Grapevine, Saturday, April 26, 2025 I'm so sad to hear the news about Mrs. Anderson. She was a great lady. I have so many fond memories of her being a loving school mom to our class.Christopher Berry
Fort Smith, AR Thursday, April 24, 2025 Mrs. Anderson will always hold a special place in my heart for being my first teacher, and she was a wonderful one.All of my love to her family.
Angie Davis
Greenville, TX Thursday, April 24, 2025 My deepest condolences to the Anderson family. Claudine was one in a million! She was a true example of love, kindness and service. She touched many lives and left a huge impact. May she rest in eternal peace 🙏James Rowe
Garland, TX Thursday, April 24, 2025 So sorry to hear of your lossMy prayers go out to all of you