7/25/1938 – 6/13/2016

Mary Lee Huffman was the fifth child of Margaret and Herbert Birch, born on July 25, 1938 in Missouri. She is survived by her loving husband and best friend of 46 years, Cyrus Huffman; step-daughter Lois Martinez; grandchildren Debony and Sierra; great-grandson Sebastian; her sister Frances Murrell; brother Herbert Birch; as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her brothers Howard, George, Sidney, Larry, and Zachary; sisters Eleanor and Rebecca; as well as her parents.

Mary was a hard worker and loyal employee of Clark Foam Co., even getting up at early hours to fulfill her shift. She later retired from there. Mary loved fishing, shopping, and traveling . . . not particularly in that order. But most of all she loved her husband Cyrus, who she married on February 7. 1970. Mary was a very out-going and passionate person. She had the gift of being able to talk to and befriend others, which she then used to the full after her faith moved her to dedicate her life as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on March 23, 1975. Sometime later she showed her love for our heavenly father Jehovah by pioneering up until the time she fell ill. She had a zest for life, and greatly loved all of her family members and friends. There was nothing she wouldn’t do to help any and all of them. Her spunky and sweet personality is surely a memory we will all hold near to our hearts.

Memorial Service 11:00 AM Saturday (6/18/2016) Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 5465 Fontenelle Blvd  Omaha, Nebraska 68111

Hospitality immediately following at: AV Sorensen Center 4808 Cass Street Omaha, Nebraska 68132

2/13/1932 – 6/14/2016

Of Omaha, survived by wife Rosie, daughters Gloria (Leonard) Johnson  &Heidi Zimmerman, grandchildren Jessica, Jordan,  Desiree’ & Justice, great grandchildren Ayden, Summer &  Josie, family & friends.
Visitation Friday 5-7 PM at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th Street Omaha, NE. Funeral Service Saturday (6/18/16) 10:00 AM at First Lutheran Church 542 S. 31 st Street Omaha, NE.  Interment Evergreen Memorial Park at  Omaha, Nebraska In Lieu of Flowers Memorials to First Lutheran Church 542 South 31st St. Omaha, NE 68105 or to the family.

6/21/1924 – 6/9/2016

Obituary of A Virtuous Woman

Pinka Ryan Anderson was the eldest daughter born to Lula Ryan and Nathaniel Davis on June 21, 1924 in Rose Hill, MS. She realized that she wanted the Lord to lead and guide her life. She was not baptized the way we are today. She was dipped in the creek behind the church.

Pinka attended school in Jasper County. The school was actually a church house, teaching ages 8-18. Back then, this was equivalent to 1st through 12th grade. She furthered her education by attending college for two years.

On July 19, 1943, she united in holy matrimony with Robert Payne Anderson, Sr. Their union created 9 children, 23 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren.

Pinka was employed at several hotel restaurants throughout Omaha. She retired to be a full-time grandma for her family.

She joined Mt Calvary Community Church in 1944 and remained a faithful member for over 73 years. She was church treasurer for over 19 years and founder of the Daughters of Mt. Calvary. She would make Mother’s Day special with the paper flowers she made every year. Christmas wouldn’t have been Christmas without the sweet cookies she baked. Pinka had taken the children’s choir under her wing and she would help fundraise for activities and functions for the youth.

Her door and heart were always open to anyone, no matter who or why.

Pinka was preceded in death by her husband Robert, Sr.; 2 sons Robert, Jr. and Warren, Sr.; daughter Barbara; grandchildren Dana and Michael; her sisters; and her parents.

She leaves to cherish her memory her sons, Charles, Derrick, Sr., and Mark Steven; her daughters Ida, Stacey. And Judi; and daughters-in-law Ronnette and Elvesa; all of which are in Omaha. In addition, she leaves behind grandchildren Warren, Jr., Robert, III, Martin, Reginald, Michelle, Marcey, Derrick, Jr., Channel, David, Margaret, April, Deanna, Shari, Arthur, and Charles in Omaha, Brandon in Mobile, AL, Charles in Colorado Springs, CO, Stacey of Andrews AFB, Waldorf, MD, and Marcus in Coyle, OK. In addition, she leaves behind a host of great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Visitation Friday 5:00 – 8:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary – Ames Chapel; Celebration of Life 9:00 AM Saturday (6/18/2016) at Mount Calvary Community Church 5112 Ames Ave Omaha, NE, Interment Mount Hope Cemetery at Omaha, NE

7/24/1953 – 6/12/2016

Dianne was born July 24, 1953 in Ashville, North Carolina to her parents, James W. Wilson, Sr. and Marcella P.W. Pittman. She grew up in Chicago, Illinois and attended Holy Angels and St. Rayfield School. She graduated from Gage Parks High School, attended college and received her Associates Degree.

She moved to Omaha, Nebraska in 1973 and worked over 25 years in education. Dianne became a member of the Faith Temple Church of God in Christ and served for many years. She touched the lives of many during her time in the classroom. She retired in September 2014. Her last school was Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary.

Dianne was no stranger to anyone, as there was always conversation for those she met. She had many God-Children. Her very first was Deshawn Mackey.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Charles V.M. Wilson. She leaves to cherish her memory father, James (Modora) Wilson, Sr.; mother, Marcella (Rosevelt) Pittman; sister, Patrice Wilson; brother James (Linda) Wilson, Jr.; niece, Tomika (Precious) Cooley; nephews James, III., Anton, Darnell, Marcus Wilson; and a host of great, great, great nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

Visitation Wednesday 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary – Ames Chapel; Funeral Service 1:00 PM Thursday (6/16/2016) at Faith Temple Church of God in Christ 2108 Bishop Richardson St Omaha, NE; Interment in Chicago, IL