Tricia Lee Anderson, 57, of Springfield, MO, passed from this life Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 6:30 pm.

She was born Tricia Lee Harker in Casper Wyoming on April 28, 1960.

She is survived by her mother, Mary Lou Lewis, of Everton, MO; 3 daughters, Kesha Aicha, Mary Aicha and Destiny Anderson, all of Springfield; 2 sisters, Rita Prichard of Everton and Nancy Smith of Springfield; five granddaughters, Jalinn, Mariah, Tahleah, Tanaeah and Tayliana and one grandson, Malik, all of Springfield.

Tricia spent the first four years of her life in Omaha, NE, then nine years in Cedar Rapids, IA and the rest of her childhood in Everton, MO. She returned to Cedar Rapids for several years then she moved to Tulsa, OK. She returned in 1994 to Springfield, where she resided until her death. She worked as a waitress in all the above places, and loved the work because she met so many people.

Tricia was a child of God, and believed that Jesus was risen and she would reside with him one day.

Tricia was dearly loved by all her family. She was a loving and giving friend to many people, and will be missed by everyone who knew her. Rest in peace and love, dear Tricia.

A Memorial Service will be at 5:00 p.m. Sunday, September 24, 2017, at Nathanael Green Park, 2400 S. Scenic, Springfield, Missouri. Graveside service will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 30, 2017, at Johns Chapel Cemetery.