Rose Mary Anderson, Longtime Whirlpool Employee, Dies at 79

Funeral services held for Sallisaw resident who enjoyed cooking, gardening and playing dominoes

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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Rose Mary Anderson, a 79-year-old resident of Sallisaw, Oklahoma, passed away on February 7, 2026. She worked for 32 years at the Whirlpool Corporation and was a 1965 graduate of Sallisaw High School. Anderson was a member of the Rocky Point Baptist Church and enjoyed cooking, gardening, and playing dominoes.

Why it matters

Rose Mary Anderson's passing marks the end of an era for a longtime employee of a major manufacturing company in the Sallisaw area. Her involvement in the community through her church and hobbies reflects the values and interests of many long-term residents of the region.

The details

Anderson was born on August 18, 1946, in Grove, Missouri, to George Washington Raymond Bond and Viva Belle (Bryant) Bond. She married Edward Anderson on May 22, 1968, and he preceded her in death on September 18, 1998. Anderson is survived by her daughter Christa and son-in-law Brian Williams of Sallisaw, five grandchildren, and several siblings.

Rose Mary Anderson was born on August 18, 1946.
She married Edward Anderson on May 22, 1968.
Edward Anderson passed away on September 18, 1998.
Rose Mary Anderson passed away on February 7, 2026.
Funeral services for Rose Mary Anderson were held on February 13, 2026.

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