WAYCROSS — Linda Charlene Anderson Thrift, 73 of Waycross, died Wednesday evening, July 16, 2025 at her residence after a sudden illness.
Mrs. Thrift was born in Brunswick to the late William “Bill” Anderson and Etta Mae Adams And erson. Mrs. Thrift made Waycross her home for most of her life.
She was an exceptional homemaker and enjoyed a good crime show and Dr. Phil. Mrs. Thrift was a member of Swamp Road Baptist Church where she participated in many of the ladies’ activities.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Thrift is preceded in death by six siblings, Nancy Nimmo, Willie Mae Anderson, Mary Lizzie Mosley, Dorothy Lee Harrell, Larry Anderson and Steve Anderson.
She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Coley Thrift of Waycross; three children, Angela Colene Thrift of Blackshear, Andy Thrift wife Kimberly of Brantley County, Randel Thrift and wife Ashley of Waycross; seven grandchildren, Abagail Denton, Bailey Denton, Jack Thrift, Tyler Thrift, Evlyn Thrift, Coley Thrift and Riley Taft; a brother, Curtis Usher and wife Reba; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
A funeral service was held Monday, July 21, 2025 at Swamp Road Baptist Church.
Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.milesodumfuneralhome. com Miles-Odum Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
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