Mrs. Anderson was a physical education teacher and women’s basketball and track coach. In her retirement, she enjoyed daily 5-mile walks, baking, working in yard, writing cards to those in need of special cheer and maintaining close contact with family and friends.
Mrs. Anderson is survived by her husband, John S. Anderson of Lexington; sister, Margaret Carswell of Morganton, NC and her much loved nephews, nieces, and grand nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her brothers, Jack and James Carswell.
A private family ceremony will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org or to Thornwell at www.thornwell.org
A special thanks is rendered to nursing and therapist staff members of the Presbyterian Communities, whose loving care provided much encouragement during the years following her stroke and were a source of great comfort to her husband as he cared for her.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.caughmanlexington.com for the Anderson family.