Mary Lynette (Williams) Anderson, age 84, of Allen, Oklahoma passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026, peacefully at home.

Lyn was born March 15, 1941 in Waco, Texas, to Jesse and Ethel (Horne) Williams.

She married her sweetheart, James Anderson, in 1963 in Haltom City, Texas. Together, they navigated Army life, and upon ending his career while stationed in Detroit, Michigan, the two took off to Texas, but stopped in Clinton, Iowa after hearing of job openings with DuPont. The two settled in Camanche, Iowa where they raised their three daughters. Thirty-five (35) years later, they retired and moved to James’ hometown of Allen, Oklahoma where they lived out their lives.

Lyn attended college at the University of North Texas, receiving her bachelor’s degree in Education. She was a devoted teacher in Clinton, Iowa for almost 40 years and was a Camanche, Iowa School Board member for 15 years. After moving to Allen, and teaching for another few years, she then sat on the Allen School Board for nine years. Her passion for education and kids was unmeasurable.

She enjoyed sewing, cooking, making silk flowers, hosting parties, and wedding planning. During the holidays she brought out the magic, decorating and hosting family and friends. Thanksgiving and Christmas, she went above and beyond to make the season magical for all. She was a member of the Allen chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority and The Red Hat Society. She and her Jim traveled the world by plane, cruise ships, train, bus, and in their motor home, creating amazing memories and stories. Lyn’s favorite vacation was her multiple trips to Alaska.

Lyn was a devoted mother and wife of 62 years before James’ passing in June, 2025.

She is survived by her three daughters, Jamie (Robert) Sheets, LeaAnn Anderson-Wells, and Joni (Andy) Hill; grandchildren, Alycia (Tanner) Napier, Grant Sheets, AJ Hill, Beckett Wells, Riley Sheets, Brayden Sheets, Alex Hill, and McKenzie Sheets; great-grandchildren, Kash and Krue Napier; several nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law Millie (Anderson) and Phil Burk, Francis (Anderson) Berglund, Dorothy Anderson, and in-laws Ray and Felicia Anderson. Special thanks to her dear nurses Kerrie and Gloria.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and sisters Elaine Wills and Geraldine Francis, and many in-laws.

Visitation was held Tuesday, February 24th, from 5-7 pm at the Criswell Funeral Home, Allen. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, February 25th, at 4:00 PM, at Richmond Avenue Free Will Baptist Church of Allen, with graveside burial following at Allen Cemetery.

Pallbearers were her seven grandsons and two sons-inlaw’s. Honorary pallbearers were Phil Burk and Ray Anderson.