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Michelle Louise Anderson: Aug. 15, 1969-Jan. 24, 2026

Family was always at the center of Michelle’s life, and she devoted herself wholeheartedly to her children and home.

Michelle Louise Anderson, 56, passed away on January 24, 2026, in Ingram, Texas. She was born on August 15, 1969, in Kerrville, Texas, to her parents, Cherry Kimbrow and Michael Thomas Magill.

Michelle grew up in Ingram and graduated from Bangs High School in Brownwood, Texas. After high school, she married James Colbath, and together they welcomed two children. Later, she was blessed with her third child. Family was always at the center of Michelle’s life, and she devoted herself wholeheartedly to her children and home.

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On July 27, 2024, Michelle married the love of her life, Bryan Anderson. The two met in Brownwood and, after six months, were married, beginning a chapter filled with love and companionship. Michelle and Bryan made their home in Cisco, Texas.

Throughout her life, Michelle primarily dedicated herself to being a housewife, caring deeply for her family. During the years she lived in Port Lavaca, Texas, she also worked as a dental hygienist. In her younger years, she had a passion for barrel racing, fueled by her lifelong love of horses. She was also a devoted dog mom and cherished her dogs dearly.

Above all else, Michelle loved being a grandmother. Her grandchildren brought her immense joy, and she treasured every moment spent with them. She was known for her kind heart and her willingness to help others whenever she could.

Michelle had a deep and unwavering faith in Christianity. She loved attending church and found strength, comfort, and guidance in her faith throughout her life.

She is survived by her husband, Bryan Anderson; her children, Kevin Colbath (Elisabeth), Mikia Colbath (Adam Valdez), and Bryla Burt; her sibling, Don Macon Sansom, Mike Magill, and Rob Magill; her parents, Don and Cherry Sansom, Mike Magill; and her grandchildren, Westin Colbath, Elaina Colbath, and Drayce Doyle; along with a host of nieces and nephews and other family members.

She was preceded in death by her beloved grandson, Oliver.

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Growing up in Southern California, Louis Amestoy remained connected to Texas as the birthplace of his father and grandfather. Texas was always a presence in the family’s life. Amestoy’s great-grandparents settled in San Antonio, Texas, drawn by the city’s connections to Mexico and the region’s German communities. In 2019, Louis Amestoy saw an opportunity to make a home in Texas. After 30 years of working for corporate media chains, Louis Amestoy saw a chance to establish an independent voice in the Texas Hill Country. He launched The Lead to be that vehicle. With investment from Meta, Amestoy began independently publishing on Aug. 9, 2021. The Amestoys have called Kerrville home since 2019.

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