Carolyn Sue Anderson

On July 16, 1949, Carolyn was born in St. Louis, Missouri. At the age of five, her parents, Bill and Ruth Roam, moved to Waynesville. At an early age, Carolyn began working for her parents and during school years worked for Hayes Dairy Queen, then for Dodd’s Dairy King. She attended church at United Pentecostal and was baptized. In 1967, she graduated from Waynesville High School. She was united in marriage to Bill Bowling and moved to Texas for two years. Two sons were born to this union, Tommy and Ronnie. After moving back to Missouri, she worked for H.D. Lee Factory in Richland for seven years. In 1979, Bill passed away and Carolyn went to work at the Pulaski County Hospital. In 1983, she was united in marriage to James “Zeke” Anderson, and they shared 41 years together. Carolyn worked as a deputy clerk at the Pulaski County Clerk’s office and then worked at the Ft. Wood Credit Union. She had an offer she couldn’t refuse for more money with a contractor on Fort Leonard Wood and she worked for 16 years before going to work for Bales Construction and finally retiring in 2015. Carolyn loved spending time with family and friends, especially her grandchildren: Wheatley, Wrielley, Shayla, Brendan, and JD and her great grandson, Luke. In her spare time, she loved to be outdoors, playing card games, putting flower arrangements together, and going to the casinos to gamble. Carolyn passed away Monday February 19, 2024, in the Barnes Jewish Hospital of St. Louis, Missouri having attained the age of 74 years. She will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by all those that knew and loved her. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband: Zeke Anderson of their home; two children: Tommy Bowling of Laquey, MO and Ron Bowling of Buckhorn, MO; five grandchildren: Wheatley Bowling, Wrielley Bowling, Shayla Richter (Bradley), Brendan Bowling, and James “JD” Bowling; one great grandson: Luke David Richter; one brother: Bill Roam of Sullivan, MO; several other relatives and friends. In addition to her first husband Bill, Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Ruth Roam; one sister, Betty Roam; one brother, Gerald “Gerry” Roam; her “Pops” – Raymond Wilson; stepfathers, Don Deutschman and Rob Dimock. Even though she is gone from our sight, Carolyn’s love of family will live on in our hearts forever. Graveside services were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 23, 2024 in the Sunset Memorial Estates Cemetery of Waynesville with Curtis Hendrix officiating. Serving as escorts were Bradley Richter, Chris Hendrix, Danny Click, Billy Barnett, Josh Woody, Clinton Jarrett, Bryan Jeter, and C.D. Storie. Services were under the care and direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Carolyn Anderson and may be left at Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert.

Carolyn Sue Anderson

July 16, 1949 - February 19, 2024