Lillie Ann Anderson

Lillie Ann Anderson, age 87 of Des Moines, Iowa went into eternity Wednesday, January 19, 2022, after contracting Covid. She was surrounded by friends and family at the time of her death.

Lillie was born on a farm southwest of Streeter, North Dakota, the daughter of Allen and Leola (Rinaldi) Reese. An extremely excited Allen arrived at the neighbors having forgotten the three children he had planned to take with him at home.

Lillie received her elementary education in Streeter, graduating from high school there and attending Valley City State Teacher’s College.

She was a member of Christian Life Church where she completed several Christian courses. She was presently a member of Experience Open Bible Church. Her employment included Hawkeye Securities Insurance, Blue Cross, GuideOne Insurance, and Olin Mills.

Lillie is survived by daughter, Cheryle Ladd; son, Walter Ladd; granddaughter, Sara Ladd; sisters, Dolores McConkey and Rose Wilson; brother, Lyle (Sally) Reese; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and her family at Experience Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Donald and LeRoy; sister, Judith; and brothers-in-law, Boyd, Robert, Royal, and Ray.

Funeral service will be livestreamed at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 4, 2022, through a link that will be available below shortly.

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