Anne Marie Flanders-Vendrick

Anne Marie Flanders-Vendrick, 57, of Walterboro, South Carolina, danced into the Holy gates of Heaven Saturday, July 26, 2025. Her Funeral Service will be held Friday, August 1, 2025 in the J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., West Ashley Chapel, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway at 2:00 pm. The family will receive friends Friday one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in Live Oak Memorial Gardens.

Anne was born May 16, 1968 in Charleston, South Carolina, daughter of Lonnie N. Vendrick and Alice B. Vendrick. Grew up on James Island and attended High Hopes preschool and graduated from Mary Ford early learning family center. She attended a program at The Citadel were she met her best friend, Jane Galasso (Tony). Jane was Anne's life long friend/big sister. They experienced the best parts of life together full of fun, music, and art. Anne never met a anyone she couldn't make smile or get a hug from. She was the life of the party and was always ready to boogie. She had a very determined spirit and could face a challenge head on. In the 80's she won a bronze metal in the Special Olympics for the farthest baseball throw. She always made everyone feel included and loved. Anne had a passion for animals of any kind, music of all sorts, and fashion that would shine bright. Anne had struggles her whole life but she had help from many: Doctors, nurses, surgeons, care teams, and friends. Ms. Burty Riley was Anne's disability social worker and advocate for many years and she is family to us all. The Last year of Anne's life we had the pleasure of finding Sarah Bowyer (Ricky) to help as Anne's caregiver. She quickly became family and helped us through the most difficult days. We would like to thank Agape Hospice Care for the wonderful, heartfelt care they gave Anne and our family during this time. Anne will be missed but we know she is with our glorious Father and surrounded by loved ones singing and dancing with the angels waiting for us to join the party.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by two sisters, Virginia Karst (Dustin), Margaret McDaniel (Drew); nephews, Dustin Karst, Jr.(Melissa), Grant Karst, Gabriel and Graham McDaniel; great nieces and nephews, Mia, Mason, Madden, and Melody Karst; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. She is proceeded in death by her grandparents; William Graham, Mabel L. Bischoff, and Lonnie Sr., Edith Vendrick; and many aunts and uncles.

Memorial donations may be made to Williams Syndrome Association or March of Dimes.

As many of you know Anne loved a good party so dress accordingly. Colorful, sparkly, fun and comfortable.

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