Gayle Rene Anders

Graveside services for Gayle Anders will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at the Osage Gardens Veterans Memorial Building, with Rev. Henry Bartlett officiating. Interment will follow at Osage Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Sien-Shelton Funeral Home.

Gayle Anders, age 71, of Skiatook, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, surrounded by the love and memories of a life well lived.

Gayle was born on July 23, 1955, in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, to Ernest and Margie (Middleton) McBride. She spent most of her life in Oklahoma, with a brief time in California during her earlier years after her family moved there. In 1971, Gayle returned to Oklahoma, where she would build her life and raise her three children. On April 20, 1996, Gayle married David Anders, and together they made their home in Skiatook.

Gayle spent many years working in Skiatook, including time at Wells Food Market and Walmart, she spent much of her working career at The Exchange Bank, before retiring. Through her years of service, she became a familiar face in the community and was part of the everyday lives of many people in the town she called home.

Gayle enjoyed crocheting blankets for her children and grandchildren. Gayle also had a love for NASCAR and enjoyed traveling to races. Gayle made a life filled with meaningful connections and cherished memories.

Though she will be deeply missed, her love will continue to live on through her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and all those who were fortunate enough to know her.

Gayle was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest (Ernie) and Nancy Middleton and Frank and Margie McBride.

She is survived by her loving husband, David Anders; her children, Candis Stringfellow and husband Danny of Skiatook, Amber Overton and husband Brian of Pflugerville, Texas, and Justin Chastain and wife Stefanie of Broken Arrow; her stepchildren, Tina Grover and husband Rich of Johnston, Iowa, and Heidi Anders of Disney, Ok; her sister, Ester (Dorene) Rivera and husband Victor of Cleveland, Tx; and her brother, Duane Middleton of Spavinaw, Ok. She also leaves behind nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and dear friends.