Marie Anderson

Life Reflections After a long life of 102 years, MARIE ANDERSON passed quietly into eternal rest on Saturday, September 19, 2015. She was the fifth child of nine to the late Merritt and Carrie (Winnegan) Parker. She was born in Smithfield, Virginia on April 20, 1913 and there received her education in the public schools of Isle of Wight County. She was united in marriage in early 1936 to George Curtis Anderson. From this union she was blessed with eleven children (one still born). Marie enjoyed her life and her role as a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great great-grandmother, confidante and a friend. They migrated to Baltimore, Maryland in 1940 where she worked as a domestic worker. She had a special love for people, especially children. Her hobbies were attending church functions, Orioles games, gardening (vegetables and flowers), fishing, sewing, travelling, and being a master of all trades. Many still talk about Marie's cooking. She was known for her homemade hot rolls, rice pudding, potato salad, etc. were among some of her favorite dishes she prepared until her health made it impossible to continue. Marie accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior early in life. She first worshipped with Union Bethel Methodist Church and was later baptized at First Baptist Church of Cherry Hill. Although she attended many churches during her Christian journey, in 1957 she became a faithful and dedicated member of Faith Baptist Church; where she attended service regularly until her illness. She was active on the Ladies Aide Society, Sunday School, Prayer Hour, Golden Age Ministries and the Senior Missionaries. She was the Matriarch of five (5) generations and always gave God the praises and glory for her long life. Marie was an outgoing virtuous woman who loved God, her family and mankind. She was dedicated to raising her family and mothering others. As she would always say, “Raise your children, don’t let them raise you”. People always marveled at how she always smiled. Her smile and her life, exemplified the virtue of a true Christian woman. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband; brothers, Paul, Ray, Merritt, Buddie, Vance, and Eddie; her sister Elsie Perry, her sons, George and Charles Anderson. She leaves to cherish her memories, six daughters, Olive Hosey, Gloria Shorter, Marion Calloway, Sandra Ford, Deborah Evans and Kathy Anderson; two sons Percy and Willie Anderson (Alma); one sister Neola Edwards of Smithfield, VA; 21 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; 21 great great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other family and friends.

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Marie Anderson

April 20, 1913 - September 19, 2015