San Angelo mourns loss of elementary teacher Sierra Anderson after battle with breast cancer
San Angelo is mourning the loss of a 1st grade teacher at Austin Elementary, Sierra Anderson, who died after a battle with breast cancer.
"Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family, friends, students and school staff most affected by the tragedy. We are not only a school, but a community and collectively feel the loss," an SAISD Facebook post stated.
Anderson, 28, began her battle with stage 4 breast cancer in October 2021 and was recently staying at a hospital in Houston, where she passed away on Jan. 28.
The community has been coming together for memorials, fundraisers, prayers and more.
"We want thank all who have donated thus far, but are saddened that our daughter lost the battle to cancer," according to a GoFundMe by Anderson's parents. "She is now free of the pain that she was suffering from. We are asking that the donations continue while we are needing help getting the funds for her funeral. Thank you in advance for your prayers and your generous support."
The fundraiser had $7,610 raised of its $20,000 goal as of Tuesday, Feb. 7 and can be found online at https://www.gofundme.com.
Shay Williams has also organized a fundraiser on behalf of Anderson on GoFundMe with $16,848 raised of its $10,000 goal.
There will be a memorial for Anderson at 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10 at Celebration Church, 2639 Sunset Drive.
"Join us as we have a local memorial and celebrate the life of our church family member and friend Sierra Anderson," according to a church flyer.
A funeral service was held Saturday, Feb. 4 at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church with Pastor Robert M. Castle and under the direction of Wells Funeral Home in Wichita Falls, according to her obituary.
For any other fundraisers or events, please email the details to news@gosanangelo.com.
This article originally appeared on San Angelo Standard-Times: San Angelo mourns loss teacher Sierra Anderson battle breast cancer
