Sophie Nancy Anderson

Sophie “Nancy” (Valdez) Anderson, 89 of Odessa, Missouri formerly of Key West, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family.

Per Nancy’s wishes a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in Key West, Florida. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to www.donate.jw.org. Memories of Nancy and condolences for her family may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com or on our Facebook Page. Cremation has been entrusted to the Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, 306 S. 2nd St., Odessa, MO, 64076, 816-633-5524.

Nancy was born on July 27, 1935, in Key West, FL to Pedro and Eponine Rosa (Perez-Rolo) Valdez. She had a very close relationship with her stepfather Delio Alfonso who was a positive influence in her life. On February 20, 1965, Nancy was united in marriage to Ronald Gene Anderson in Key West, FL. He preceded her in death on July 2, 2006. Nancy was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Oak Grove, MO and formerly a long-time member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Key West, FL. She was a homemaker, who enjoyed caring for her family and home. In addition to spending time with family and friends, Nancy loved to go dancing, especially Cuban dancing, as well as boating and fishing in the Florida Keys. She will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege to be part of her life. Nancy was a true “Conch” from Key West.

Nancy is survived by two children, Douglas Paul Anderson of West Palm Beach, FL and Tania (Clayt) Casselman of Odessa, MO; three grandchildren, Jeremy Anderson of Royal Palm Beach, FL, Wesley “Kirk” (Tania) Casselman of Odessa, MO and Michael Evan Casselman of Gardner, KS; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Diana Carrasquillo of Miami, FL; and a brother, Richard (Estela) Alfonso of Key West, FL; and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

In addition to her parents and husband, Nancy was preceded in death by four brothers, Pedro Valdez (Danny), Idilio Valdez (Joe), Juan Valdes (Johnny) and Danubio Valdes (Tony).