Memorial services for Anda June Erwin, 69, of Lufkin will be held Saturday, January 2, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Jacqueline Snarr officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Carroway Funeral Home. Mrs. Erwin passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2009 in a local hospital. She was born to the late Glen and Jamie (Cordell) Ash in Houston, Texas June 15, 1940. Mrs. Erwin was predeceased by her husband of 15 years, Hershel Lee Erwin. Mrs. Erwin worked for the Jefferson County Regional Crime Lab in Beaumont as a forensic lab technician for many years. She analyzed evidence submitted by law enforcement agencies, made crime scenes, attended the FBI academy for training in photography and became very accomplished in her chosen field. Later, she moved to Lufkin with the love of her life, Hershel Erwin, when he retired from Houston as a DPS Narcotics Lieutenant. The couple remained in law enforcement with Anda working for the Angelina County District Attorney's Office and Hershel working for the Sheriff's Office and teaching law enforcement classes at Angelina College. Mrs. Erwin loved Lufkin, her family, friends of almost 25 years, her home, cooking, gardening, painting, photography, motorcycle riding, traveling and ballroom dancing. She was a woman of many talents and capabilities, a very gentle woman, but not one to be trifled with. She recently received awards for her beautiful yard, where she spent many enjoyable hours toiling away on her three acres. This was a woman who could change the oil in her car, fix the plumbing, and sew an evening gown identical to one worn by Marilyn Monroe in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes." Mrs. Erwin and her husband took many interesting trips with the CalTex motorcycle group they belonged to. They covered much of Texas visiting lots of small towns like Fredericksburg, Boerne, Llano and Marble Falls. Once they ventured as far as Canada. The couple loved Red River, New Mexico and went there often. Later in life, one of Mrs. Erwin's greatest joys was her relationship with close companion, Joel Tower. They belonged to a dance club together, spent endless hours practicing and attending various galas and events where they would dance the night away. They also enjoyed traveling, cruising and family gatherings. She was a wonderful friend and great companion to those fortunate enough to enjoy her friendship. As a friend she was fiercely loyal, supportive, understanding, and always able to lend a hand. Mrs. Erwin loved a good joke and funny stories where punch lines and hilarious endings gave rise to her amazing smile and laughter. Mrs. Erwin is survived by her daughter, Pam Nunnally of Lufkin; son, Steve Rutledge of Beaumont; grandchildren, Holly and Chase Nunnally; stepsons, Steven Erwin and wife Cheryl of Dallas and Doug Erwin and wife Linda of Houston; step-grandchildren, Shawn, Ryan, Shane, Weston, Andrew and Katelyn Erwin; and special friend and companion, Joel Tower of Lufkin. Pallbearers will be Clyde Herrington, Jimmie Allison, Glenn Lenderman, Mack Coward, Steve Erwin and Doug Erwin. Memorial contributions may be made to Keltys United Methodist Church, 508 McMullen Street, Lufkin, Texas 75904 or Hospice in the Pines, 116 South Raguet Street, Lufkin, Texas 75904. Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.

Published in The Lufkin Daily News from Jan. 1 to Jan. 2, 2010 -