Services
Mrs. Anderson will be laid to rest Saturday, December 28, 2013 at St. James M. B. Church in Edwards, MS. Committal will be held at Chapel Hill M. B. Church Cemetery. Her services will begin at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, December 27, 2013.
Obituary
" I will lift up mine eyes to the hills, from whence come my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth." - Psalm 121:1-2
Mother Dorothy Lee Anderson, affectionately known by her children as "Mime", was born June 1, 1930 in Canton, Mississippi, to the late Nancy Nichols and Simon Franklin.
She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at St. James Missionary Baptist Church. Mother Anderson remained a loyal and faithful member until her health began to fail her several months ago. She then moved to Chester, Virginia, to live with her son, Ozell, who along with his family, affectionately cared for her throughout her brief illness. Although quiet and soft spoken, she loved her church, and pastor and strong-heartedly supported both. Mother Anderson sang in the choir for a number of years and was later appointed to the Mother Booard by Pastor Bernard McKinley. She fulfilled her role as Mother with grace and dignity.
Mother Anderson was united in holy matrimony to the late Lloyd "Big Man" Anderson. To this union, seven children children were born. One son, Shedrick Anderson, preceded her in death. ALso, precceding her in death are two brothers, Thomas Jelks and Willie Jelks; two sisters, Bobble Jelks Shippings and Pearline Singleton, and one brother-in-law, Floyd Anderson.
In an effort to support her family, she was employed by Cal-Maine Foods for thirty-five years until she retired. After a few years of retirement, her love for work landed her a second career as a Home Care Health Assistant-another job she continued for several years. No matter when or where Mother Anderson would be seen, she always exhibited a radiant smiles entangled with a grin - a smile that warmed the heart and captured the attention of many.
Mother Anderson transitioned into eternal life December 19, 2013 at 4:00 a.m. in the home of her son Ozell, in Chester, Virginia.
Her loving memories will be cherished by three sons: Ozell (Chenita) Anderson of Chester, Virginia; Lloyd Anderson Jr. of Las Vegas, Nevada; and Basil Anderson of Seminary, Mississippi; three daughters: Margaret Jeam (Hans) Rhienhart; Doris Louise Anderson, both of Las Vegas Nevada; and Sharon Ann (Greg) of Edwards, Mississippi; three brothers: James Franklin of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, John Wesley Jelks of Florida, and John Henry Jelks of California; one brother-in-law: John Anderson, Edwards, Mississippi; fifteen grandchildren, a very special grandson Shawn "Shawny" Anderson, sixteen great grandchildren, two favorite nieces: Shavetta and Sonja Shippings of Jackson, Mississippi; a very special daughter-in-law: Vera "Kill" White of Edwards, Mississippi; and a host of other relatives and friends.
She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at St. James Missionary Baptist Church. Mother Anderson remained a loyal and faithful member until her health began to fail her several months ago. She then moved to Chester, Virginia, to live with her son, Ozell, who along with his family, affectionately cared for her throughout her brief illness. Although quiet and soft spoken, she loved her church, and pastor and strong-heartedly supported both. Mother Anderson sang in the choir for a number of years and was later appointed to the Mother Booard by Pastor Bernard McKinley. She fulfilled her role as Mother with grace and dignity.
Mother Anderson was united in holy matrimony to the late Lloyd "Big Man" Anderson. To this union, seven children children were born. One son, Shedrick Anderson, preceded her in death. ALso, precceding her in death are two brothers, Thomas Jelks and Willie Jelks; two sisters, Bobble Jelks Shippings and Pearline Singleton, and one brother-in-law, Floyd Anderson.
In an effort to support her family, she was employed by Cal-Maine Foods for thirty-five years until she retired. After a few years of retirement, her love for work landed her a second career as a Home Care Health Assistant-another job she continued for several years. No matter when or where Mother Anderson would be seen, she always exhibited a radiant smiles entangled with a grin - a smile that warmed the heart and captured the attention of many.
Mother Anderson transitioned into eternal life December 19, 2013 at 4:00 a.m. in the home of her son Ozell, in Chester, Virginia.
Her loving memories will be cherished by three sons: Ozell (Chenita) Anderson of Chester, Virginia; Lloyd Anderson Jr. of Las Vegas, Nevada; and Basil Anderson of Seminary, Mississippi; three daughters: Margaret Jeam (Hans) Rhienhart; Doris Louise Anderson, both of Las Vegas Nevada; and Sharon Ann (Greg) of Edwards, Mississippi; three brothers: James Franklin of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, John Wesley Jelks of Florida, and John Henry Jelks of California; one brother-in-law: John Anderson, Edwards, Mississippi; fifteen grandchildren, a very special grandson Shawn "Shawny" Anderson, sixteen great grandchildren, two favorite nieces: Shavetta and Sonja Shippings of Jackson, Mississippi; a very special daughter-in-law: Vera "Kill" White of Edwards, Mississippi; and a host of other relatives and friends.