Dorothy Elizabeth Morris Garrett Anderson

Surrounded by loving family, Dorothy Elizabeth Morris Garrett Anderson passed from this life into Eternity with her Lord on October 22, 2017.She is predeceased by her parents, John and Irene Morris, brothers Bobby and Warren Morris, and sisters Marian Morris and Virginia Kube; Survived by brothers Wilbur and Jimmy Morris and sister Della Hicks.

Dorothy’s roots were in Orange County, where she was raised. Her humble upbringing as one of 8 children gave her a foundation of gratefulness in all things. Her mother ensured that her children attended Rhoadesville Baptist Church, initiating lifelong dedication of service to her Lord. She never tired of hearing family stories, which brought her great joy.

Following graduation from Unionville High School in 1950, Dorothy married James W. Garrett of Beaverdam, and moved to Richmond. They raised two children, Terry and Debbie, bought their first house together, and joined Deep Run Baptist Church. In her professional life, she was known at Lawyer’s Title Insurance Company as “Dottie”, where she worked as an accounting clerk until her retirement in 1994.

After the passing of her first husband, Dorothy married Charles N. Anderson, with whom she enjoyed life to the fullest extent in her retirement years. Together they embraced every experience from family celebrations, church activities, senior group travel, cruises, and trips of every kind, forming an endearing bond as “soulmates”.

Dorothy was a dedicated WMU leader at church for many years, promoting mission activities. Her servant attitude was well known, and no task was too small or great to carry out. Dorothy loved to visit the sick, spending hours on the phone ministering to those who were homebound, lonesome, or needed encouragement. She loved gardening, and reading her bible, Facebook and texting. Highlights in her life were time spent with her daughters, four grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren, who brought her such joy. Her love for her family knew no bounds, and all were loved equally. Dorothy always expressed that she was blessed beyond measure, and she leaves behind a legacy of a life that demonstrated Christian love.

Visitation at Woody’s Parham on Wednesday and Thursday, 2-4, 6-8. Funeral service on Friday, October 27, at Deep Run Baptist Church, 10907 Three Chopt Rd, at 11am. Graveside burial at Westhampton Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Lung Association or Deep Run Baptist Church