Michelle Denise Anderson, 57, of Bridge City, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2013, at Christus St. Mary Hospital in Port Arthur.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 16, 2013, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Brad Morgan, pastor of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Bridge City. Cremation will follow under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory in Bridge City.

Visitation will be from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Friday, at the funeral home.

Born in El Paso on January 9, 1956, Michelle was the daughter of Donald and Marjorie Isaacs Sanford. She was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother and a dedicated and loving Navy wife for 24 years. Michelle enjoyed cooking large meals for her family, crafts, and spending time at the lake with her husband. Michelle did more for others than herself. She was a beautiful and caring woman with an infectious laugh.

Preceded in death by her father, Donald Isaacs; and father, James Sanford, Michelle is survived by her husband, Benny Anderson of Bridge City; mother, Marjorie Sanford of Bridge City; son and daughter-in-law, Marc and Pat Musemeche of Orange; daughter and son-in-law, Melanie and Joey Claybar of Orange; and son and daughter-in-law, Joshua and Jenni Anderson of Bridge City.

She is also survived by her grandchildren, Charles and Christopher Bray, Carter and Colton Claybar, Isabella and Abigail Anderson and Landon and Chase Morgan; sister, Patricia Martin of Bridge City; nieces, Cheri Hazi, Felecia Martin and Adisyn Powell; and numerous other loving family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to American Heart Association – Go Red for Women, 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75231.