Era Gilchrist , 97, Center, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at her residence.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, July 24, 2015 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 25, 2015 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Rev. Jack Manley and Rev. Ed McRae officiating. Interment will follow at Short Cemetery in Shelby County.

Ms. Gilchrist was born May 18, 1918, in Shelby County, to Robert L. Anding and Versie Collins Anding. She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star, Center Chapter No. 348, the Den Mother of the Cub Scouts and also a member of First Assembly of Church in Center.

She is survived by
Son: Dickie Gilchrist and wife, Eldora, of Center

Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends

Preceded in death by
Husband: B.T. "Dick" Gilchrist
Parents: Robert L. Anding and Versie Collins Anding
Sisters: Apple Anding, Oveda Anding
Brother: Leroy Anding

Pallbearers will be Mark Ivey, Randolph Lout, John Monk and Floyd Wright.

A special thanks to East Texas Home Health and HeartsWay Hospice for their love and care.