Shera Lea (Anderson) Storie

Shera Lea (Anderson) Storie, daughter of the late William Nelson Anderson and Flo Irene (Long) Anderson, was born January 26, 1947 in Pulaski County, Missouri. At the age of two, Shera and her family moved to Detroit, Michigan where she grew up and graduated from Lincoln Park High School in Lincoln Park, Michigan. After graduating from high school, she worked for Michigan Bell Telephone. On June 19, 1971, Shera was united in marriage to Charles Corrin “Charlie” Storie at the Buckhorn Baptist Church in Buckhorn, Missouri. They shared over 49 years of marriage together before Charlie preceded her in death on October 21, 2020 and were blessed with two children: CD and Cari. After moving back to Pulaski County upon her marriage to Charlie, Shera worked for Public Water District #1 for 2 years. She then began working for Laclede Electric Cooperative as a customer service representative where she spent the next 24 years and retired in 2009. In her spare time, Shera enjoyed helping Charlie on the family farm, collecting antiques or junking as she called it and was a former member of the Sew and Sew Club. Most importantly, Shera loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them as much as she possibly could, especially the grandchildren. At an early age, Shera had made a profession of faith and was a member of the Faith Baptist Church where she was very active until her health began to decline. On Saturday, March 9, 2024 in the Life Care Center of Waynesville, Shera went home to be with her Lord and be reunited with Charlie. She had attained the age of 77 years. Shera will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by all those that knew and loved her. She leaves to cherish her memory, her two children: C.D. Storie of Waynesville, MO and Cari Champagne of Waynesville, MO; four grandchildren: Shayla Richter (Bradley), Brendan Bowling, Alison Storie, and Charlea Storie, all of Waynesville, MO; two great grandchildren: Luke Richter and Ronin Shilts; two brothers: Bill Anderson (Kathy) of Lebanon, MO and Harry Anderson (Natalie) of St. Clair, MO; two sisters: Debbie Anderson of Lebanon, MO and Sandy Biggs of New Orleans, LA; several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Even though she is gone from our sight, Shera’s love for her family and her Lord will live on in our hearts forever. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 14, 2024 in the Faith Baptist Church of Waynesville, Missouri with Pastor Danny Graves officiating. Soloist Lisa Cromer sang “One Day When We All Get to Heaven” and Gilbert Crismon led the congregation in singing “When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder” and “Shall We Gather At the River”. Serving as escorts were Tim Wilkerson, Kenny Storie, Jonathan Storie, Dustin Biggs, Derrick Biggs, Mesut Yayas, Ronnie Bowling and Cory Anderson. Serving as honorary escorts were Bradley Richter, Buzz Hendrix, Brendan Bowling, Danny Alexander, and Tom Greer. Burial followed in the Colley Holler Cemetery of Waynesville, Missouri and Gilbert Crismon led the attendees in singing “I’ll Fly Away”. Services were under the care and direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Shera Storie to the Faith Baptist Church and may be left at the funeral home.

Shera Lea (Anderson) Storie

January 26, 1947 - March 9, 2024