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▰ Betty J Anderson

Died March 29, … More Information
Betty J Anderson, born April 24, 1944 entered Heaven's gates on March 29, 2016 in Memphis, Tennessee. Betty was 71.

▰ Betty Ross Anderson

Died July 25, … More Information
Betty Ross Anderson, born June 30, 1921 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord July 25, 2015 in Greeneville, Tennessee. Betty was 94. Tags: #Time #Greeneville #Christ #Ross #Shane #Charles #Carters #Greene #School #University #Tennessee #Knoxville #Will #Future #America #West #High #Fairburn #Georgia #Clark #Huntsville #Alabama #Scott #Heather #Pruitt #Reed #Beth #Anderson #Rebecca #Logan #Ellie #Bill #David #Mike #Chuck #James #Mark #World #Broadcasting #Hacienda #Hope #Twickenham
Obituary: services for Mrs. Betty Ross Anderson will be conducted , 28, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time at the Greeneville Church of Christ, with Ross Anderson, Shane Hoover and Charles Roney officiating. Burial will follow in Carters Station . Mrs. Anderson passed from this life on , 25, 2015 at her home. She was 94.

She was a lifelong resident of Greene , a 1939 graduate of Greeneville High School, a 1944 graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and a member of the Greeneville Church of Christ.

Mrs. Anderson was married to the late Will Anderson for 62 years prior to his passing in , 2006.

She was employed by the Greene School System for 20 years and served as a sponsor for the Future makers of America club at West Greene High School.

Mrs. Anderson enjoyed working outside in her flowers. Roses were her favorite. When she wasn working outside, she delighted in preparing her families favorite dishes and having her dining table full of friends.

She is survived by her sons Ross, (Paula) of Fairburn, Georgia, and Clark, (Janet) of Huntsville, Alabama.; grandchildren: Scott Anderson, Heather Anderson Pruitt (Chuck), Reed (Laura Beth) Anderson, and Rebecca Anderson; great grandchildren Logan Ross Anderson and Ellie Pruitt; and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation with the family will be just prior to the funeral service on , 28, 2015 from noon until 2:30 p.m. at the Greeneville Church of Christ.

Pallbearers will be Charles Warner, Bill Aiken, Reed Anderson, Scott Anderson, David Weems and Mike McElroy. Honorary pallbearers will be Chuck Pruitt, James Warner and Mark Klepper.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to World Christian Broadcasting or the Hacienda of Hope via the Twickenham Church of Christ in Huntsville, Alabama.

▰ Betty Marie Anderson

Died January 12, … More Information
Betty Marie Anderson, born July 28, 1937 entered the Kingdom of Heaven January 12, 2015 in Greenbrier, Tennessee. Betty was 77. Tags: #James
Obituary: Betty was born on 28, 1937 and passed away on , 12, 2015. Betty was a resident of Greenbrier, Tennessee at the time of passing. Betty was married to James.

▰ Betty Anderson

Died February 25, … More Information
Betty Anderson, born February 25, 1935 entered the Kingdom of Heaven February 25, 2018 in Russellville, Tennessee. Betty was 83.

▰ Bettie O (Owens) Anderson

Died July 29, … More Information
Bettie O (Owens) Anderson, age 66 of Memphis, Tennessee, gained her wings on July 29, 1999.
Obituary published: July 30, 1999 in "Paducah S (KY)"

▰ Bettie Bingham Anderson

Died August 26, … More Information
Bettie Bingham Anderson, born February 21, 1927 left her earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home August 26, 2017 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Bettie was 90.

▰ Bette Rhodes Anderson

Died May 31, … More Information
Bette Rhodes Anderson, born August 31, 1940 entered the Kingdom of Heaven May 31, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee. Bette was 69.

▰ Betsy Bird Anderson

Died July 04, … More Information
Betsy Bird Anderson, born December 26, 1926 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord July 4, 2015 in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee. Betsy was 88. Tags: #Webcast #Betsy #Anderson #Maury #Williamson #First #Methodist #Wedgewood #Wiggins #Arlington #Oakes #Nichols #George #School #Floridian #Treelawn #Monticello #Florida #Preston #Bird #Louise #Sloan #State #University #Tallahassee #Alpha #Delta #Zeta #Senate #President #Drama #Court #Speech #Theatre #Pacific #World #Seniors #Leon #United #Church #Andersons #Murfreesboro #Middle #Masters #Vanderbilt #Divinity #Central #Board #Education #English #Title #Beginning #Hendersonville #Smokey #Forensic #Medieval #Senior #Moving #Columbia #High #Kirk #Master #Level #Ladder #Mount #Last #Maundy #Teacher #Year #Christmas #Students #James #Association #Preservation #Tennessee #Kappa #Retired #Marise #Europe #Australia #Reverend #Hilliard #Carolina #Harlan #Maria #Chamberlin #Cindy #Nashville #Susan #Lake #Seattle #Rebekah #Asheville #Wright #Caroline #Holt #Katy #Clement #Bloomington #Castellaw #Greenville #Anna #Olivia #Isaac #Caleb #Felice #Brooks #Lloyd #Tampa #David #Elizabeth #Vance #Patricia #Active #Effect #Next
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Betsy Bird Anderson, 88, resident of Mt. Pleasant and retired Maury teacher, died , 4, 2015 at Williamson Medical .
services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Mt. Pleasant with Rev. Gary Wedgewood and Rev. Woody Wiggins officiating. Burial will follow in Arlington in Mt. Pleasant. The family will visit with friends from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Oakes & Nichols and after 1:00 p.m. at the church.
The family suggests memorials to the George Anderson School Class of First United Methodist Church of Mt. Pleasant. Condolences may be extended at www.oakesandnichols.com.
A fifth generation Floridian, she was born 26, 1926 at Treelawn Plantation in Monticello, Florida. Her parents were the late Preston Brooks Bird and Louise Rast Bird; her stepfather was Sloan Morris, all of Monticello.
Betsy graduated from Monticello High School, the oldest brick school building in the State of Florida. high school, she entered Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. At FSU, she was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta social sorority and Zeta Phi Eta speech and drama honorary fraternity. She was quite active in college: member of the college Senate, President of her sorority, in Drama department productions, and elected by the student body to be in the May Court. She graduated in 1948 with an AB degree in Speech and Theatre.
graduation, she married George Hilliard Anderson of Monticello on 15, 1948. George had served in the Pacific Theatre of World War II. he graduated from FSU in 1949, they moved back to Monticello to live. Betsy taught Seniors in Drama and Speech at Leon High School in Tallahassee, produced and directed the first two of many plays in her teaching career. Betsy said of George that she never dreamed she was marrying a politician (serving in the Florida Legislature) who would later become a minister (in the United Methodist Church).
In 1963, the Andersons moved to Murfreesboro, TN. Betsy attended Middle Tennessee State University and earned a Masters degree. George entered Vanderbilt University Divinity School and became a minister in the United Methodist Church.
Betsy taught Speech and Drama at Central High School in Murfreesboro. This was the first of three high schools where she taught as well as produced and directed plays. While in Murfreesboro, she was asked by the Board of Education to take a new kind of English class. This was the beginning of the Title I program, designed for students who were struggling.
Beginning in ninth grade, two classes that Mrs. Anderson taught for all four years achieved much success in their reading skills. These classes were observed by teachers from all over the state. Betsy spoke of the program in many in-service training days as well as on educational television.
In 1971, Betsy moved to Hendersonville High School. While there, her students won many awards at the Smokey Mountain Forensic League and at other high school competitions. She produced a Medieval Banquet each year. Her Senior English classes researched the period thoroughly. The unit ended with an authentic banquet with food, costumes, and pageantry of the era.
Moving to Columbia, TN in 1976, Mrs. Anderson began teaching at Columbia Central High School. She taught there until her retirement in 1990. While at Central, many of the plays she directed and produced are fondly remembered by the many students who took part in them. Portia Lea and Kirk Whiteside contributed to the success of the musicals.
Betsy was in the first group of teachers to be evaluated for the Master Teacher program for the states better schools. She was the first female teacher to attain Level Three of the er Ladder with six male teachers named as Master Teachers.
In addition to Drama in school settings, Mrs. Anderson wrote and directed many Church plays. The coming 86 play was revised and produced by Betsy, utilizing over one hundred residents of Mount Pleasant. At age 85, she directed a re-enactment of the Last Supper for the Maundy service at the First United Methodist Church in Mount Pleasant.
She produced over 275 school, church and community plays in her lifetime. While at Columbia Central High School, she was named as Teacher of the Year and later as Maury Teacher of the Year in 1979. In her eighties, she was telling Christmas stories at the Students Club each year.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and was active in all aspects until recently. Community affiliations include: James K. Polk Association, the Association for the Preservation of Tennessee Antiquities, the Students Club (oldest book club in Tennessee), Alpha Delta Kappa honorary teacher sorority, and the Maury Retired Teachers Association.
Betsy enjoyed traveling to foreign countries, assisting Marise Lightfoot in various trips, taking students to both Europe and Australia. She wrote poetry and often read the eulogy at friends funerals. She also wrote numerous plays and stories.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend George Hilliard Anderson 16, 1989; daughter, Carolina Preston Harlan; and sister, Maria Bird Chamberlin. eight aunts, and ten cousins. Betsy was the last of the Bird family.
Mrs. Anderson is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Cindy (Richard) Anderson of Nashville, Susan (Woody) Wiggins of Lake Junaluska, NC; Ed Harlan of Columbia; grandchildren, Eli (Sara) Wiggins of Seattle, WA; Rebekah Wiggins of Asheville, NC; Rebekah (Nathaniel) Wright, and Caroline (Jonathan) Holt of Nashville; Katy (Taylor) Clement of St. Louis, MO; U. S. Navy Lt. Andy (Meghan) Harlan of Bloomington, IN; Caroline (Steven) Castellaw of Greenville, SC.; great-grandchildren, Anna Walton, Olivia, Isaac, Caleb Wright of Nashville, TN; Felice Wiggins of Seattle, WA; Anderson Clement of St. Louis, MO; Brooks Holt of Nashville; her only nephew, Lloyd William (Rindy) Chamberlin of Tampa, FL and his children, David Chamberlin (Lori) and Elizabeth Schengold (Ryan) of Tampa, FL. Her extended family includes Vance Brummal of Mt. Pleasant and wonderful friend and helper, Patricia McClanahan of Mt. Pleasant.
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▰ Beth Ann Anderson

Died May 04, … More Information
Beth Ann Anderson, born August 23, 1944 departed this life Sunday May 4, 2015 in Union City, Tennessee. Beth was 70.

▰ Bessie Lillian (Perkins) Anderson

Died October 01, … More Information
Bessie Lillian (Perkins) Anderson left this earth on October 1, 2003 to meet with Jesus, her Lord and Savior in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Obituary published: October 02, 2003 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ Bessie Geneva (Bloodworth) Anderson

Died April 03, … More Information
Bessie Geneva (Bloodworth) Anderson, age 67 of Normandy, Tennessee, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord April 3, 1999.
Obituary published: April 04, 1999 in "Tullahoma N&G"

▰ Bessie Geneva Anderson

Died April 02, … More Information
Bessie Geneva Anderson, age 67 of Normandy, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on April 2, 1999.
Obituary published: April 03, 1999 in "Nashville Tenn"

▰ Bessie Disheroon Anderson

Died August 05, … More Information
Bessie Disheroon Anderson, age 71 of Tracy City, Tennessee, went to be with her Lord and Savior August 5, 2000.
Obituary published: August 06, 2000 in "Nashville Tenn"

▰ Bessie B Anderson

Died January 13, … More Information
Bessie B Anderson, age 80 of Memphis, Tennessee, passed from this life on January 13, 2003.
Obituary published: January 14, 2003 in "Com-A"

▰ Bessie (Viers) Anderson

Died May 15, … More Information
Bessie (Viers) Anderson, age 82 of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed from this world into the next May 15, 2002.
Obituary published: May 16, 2002 in "Bristol H C (VA)"

▰ Bessie (Viers) Anderson

Died May 14, … More Information
Bessie (Viers) Anderson, age 82 of Kingsport, Tennessee passed away May 14, 2002.
Obituary published: May 15, 2002 in "Dickenson S (VA)"

▰ Bessie (Viers) Anderson

Died May 14, … More Information
Bessie (Viers) Anderson, age 82 of Kingsport, Tennessee, went into the presence of the Lord on May 14, 2002.
Obituary published: May 15, 2002 in "Bristol H C (VA)"

▰ Bessie (Hayes) Anderson

Died January 14, … More Information
Bessie (Hayes) Anderson, of Knoxville, Tennessee, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master January 14, 2008. Bessie was 84.
Obituary published: January 15, 2008 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ Bessie (Hayes) Anderson

Died January 13, … More Information
Bessie (Hayes) Anderson, 84, of Knoxville, Tennessee, entered the Kingdom of Heaven January 13, 2008.
Obituary published: January 14, 2008 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ Bertha Mae (Rivers) Anderson

Died January 26, … More Information
Bertha Mae (Rivers) Anderson, age 64 of Memphis, Tennessee, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home January 26, 2000.
Obituary published: January 27, 2000 in "Com-A"

▰ Bertha Mae Anderson

Died August 21, … More Information
Bertha Mae Anderson, of Pikeville, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on August 21, 1998. Bertha was 89.
Obituary published: August 22, 1998 in "Chattanooga F-P"

▰ Bertha (Mcmillan) Anderson

Died January 18, … More Information
Bertha (Mcmillan) Anderson, of Knoxville, Tennessee, departed this life Sunday January 18, 2001. Bertha was 87.
Obituary published: January 19, 2001 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ Bertha (Mcmillan) Anderson

Died January 17, … More Information
Bertha (Mcmillan) Anderson, of Knoxville, Tennessee, entered the Kingdom of Heaven January 17, 2001. Bertha was 87.
Obituary published: January 18, 2001 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ Bertha (Mcmillan) Anderson

Died January 16, … More Information
Bertha (Mcmillan) Anderson, of Knoxville, Tennessee, entered Heaven's gates on January 16, 2001. Bertha was 87.
Obituary published: January 17, 2001 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ Benorise "Benny" Anderson

Died September 29, … More Information
Benorise "Benny" Anderson, age 67 of Memphis, Tennessee, joined the Lord September 29, 2017.
Obituary published: September 30, 2017 in "Com-A"

▰ Bennie T Anderson

Died February 13, … More Information
Bennie T Anderson, of Memphis, Tennessee, entered the Kingdom of Heaven February 13, 2018. Bennie was 50.
Obituary published: February 14, 2018 in "Com-A"

▰ Benjamin T Anderson

Died January 18, … More Information
Benjamin T Anderson, 71, of Memphis, Tennessee gained his wings on January 18, 2000.
Obituary published: January 19, 2000 in "Com-A"

▰ Belvia (Ousley) Anderson

Died September 27, … More Information
Belvia (Ousley) Anderson, a resident of Fountain City, Tennessee for decades, died September 27, 2000 in Fountain City, Tennessee at the age of 99.
Obituary published: September 28, 2000 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ Belvia (Ousley) Anderson

Died September 26, … More Information
Belvia (Ousley) Anderson, of Fountain City, Tennessee, joined the Lord September 26, 2000. Belvia was 99.
Obituary published: September 27, 2000 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ Bee Bee (Carver) Anderson

Died September 04, … More Information
Bee Bee (Carver) Anderson, 89, went to be with the Lord on September 4, 2001 in Kempville, Tennessee.
Obituary published: September 05, 2001 in "Nashville Tenn"

▰ Beatrice Anderson

Died September 29, … More Information
Beatrice Anderson, born August 7, 1921 joined the Lord September 29, 2017 in Memphis, Tennessee. Beatrice was 96.

▰ Beatrice Lenora Anderson

Died July 11, … More Information
Beatrice Lenora Anderson, born January 12, 1927 entered into eternal rest July 11, 2015 in Hixson, Tennessee. Beatrice was 88. Tags: #Robert
Obituary: Beatrice was born on 12, 1927 and passed away on , 11, 2015. Beatrice was a resident of Hixson, Tennessee at the time of passing. Beatrice was married to Robert.

▰ Barney Lee Anderson

Died August 17, … More Information
Barney Lee Anderson, age 71 of Jackson, Tennessee, entered the Kingdom of Heaven August 17, 2004.
Obituary published: August 18, 2004 in "Com-A"

▰ Bargie (Bell) Anderson

Died April 30, … More Information
Bargie (Bell) Anderson, of Tennessee, born in Hayesville, North Carolina, joined the Lord April 30, 2005. Bargie was 85.
Obituary published: May 01, 2005 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ Barbara Jean Anderson

Died July 12, … More Information
Barbara Jean Anderson, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully July 12, 2005. Barbara was 54.
Obituary published: July 13, 2005 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ Barbara (Hensley) Anderson

Died June 04, … More Information
Barbara (Hensley) Anderson, of Knoxville, Tennessee, left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home June 4, 2002. Barbara was 59.
Obituary published: June 05, 2002 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ Barbara (Flenniken) Anderson

Died May 23, … More Information
Barbara (Flenniken) Anderson, age 89 of Knoxville, Tennessee, left herearthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home May 23, 2014.
Obituary published: May 24, 2014 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ Barbara (Depew) Anderson

Died September 15, … More Information
Barbara (Depew) Anderson, age 55 of Whitesburg, Tennessee, joined the Lord September 15, 2001.
Obituary published: September 16, 2001 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ Barbara (Depew) Anderson

Died September 14, … More Information
Barbara (Depew) Anderson, age 55 of Whitesburg, Tennessee, passed from this life on September 14, 2001.
Obituary published: September 15, 2001 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ Barbara J Anderson

Died December 27, … More Information
Barbara J Anderson, born October 6, 1936 passed from this life on December 27, 2015 in Madison, Tennessee. Barbara was 79.

▰ Barbara Anderson

Died March 31, … More Information
Barbara Anderson passed away March 31, 1998 in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Obituary published: April 01, 1998 in "Chattanooga F-P"

▰ Barbara Anderson

Died June 03, … More Information
Barbara Anderson, of Strawberry Plains, Tennessee, entered the Kingdom of Heaven June 3, 2002. Barbara was 59.
Obituary published: June 04, 2002 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ Barbara Frances Anderson

Died March 28, … More Information
Barbara Frances Anderson, born December 25, 1949 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord March 28, 2020 in Kingsport, Tennessee. Barbara was 70.
Family members and close friends: , Fifteen Grandchildren, Five Great-grandchildren, And Several Nieces, Nephews, And Cousins, Tina Taylor, Buddy Anderson, Nelson Anderson And Wife Bj, Steven Anderson, And Timothy Anderson, Cordie Dearry Collins, Jean Martin, Jeff Lane, Sherry Anderson, Stephanie Baker, Bertha Dearry And Wylie Gibson ( Deceased ), Five Brothers, Six Sisters, And A Grandchild, Hunter Taylor ( Deceased ), Miranda Gibson, Tina Taylor And Husband Jeffery, Frances Stidham, And Sherry Anderson, Joyce Reece And Husband Otis, Toledo Fish

▰ Barbara J Anderson

Died December 27, … More Information
Barbara J Anderson, born October 6, 1936 went to be with her Lord and Savior December 27, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. Barbara was 79.

▰ Barbara Flenniken Anderson

Died May 22, … More Information
Barbara Flenniken Anderson, born May 22, 1925 went to be with the Lord on May 22, 2014 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Barbara was 89.
Family members and close friends: , Brenda Human, Dennis Flenniken, Ella Giffin, Edith Williams

▰ Barbara Jean Anderson

Died February 08, … More Information
Barbara Jean Anderson, born September 6, 1947 went to be with her Lord and Savior February 8, 2013 in Greeneville, Tennessee. Barbara was 65.
Family members and close friends: , Mary Fanizzi, Andy Ricker, Shelby Miller, Rickey&reta Darnell, Linda J. Humphreys, Lori ( Strange ) Davis, Rebecca Jones-shupe

▰ Bailee Clair Anderson

Died November 19, … More Information
Bailee Clair Anderson, age 2 of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away peacefully November 19, 1999.
Obituary published: November 20, 1999 in "Knoxville N-S"

▰ Bailee Clair Anderson

Died November 19, … More Information
Bailee Clair Anderson, of Kingsport, Tennessee, died on November 19, 1999. Bailee was 2.
Obituary published: November 20, 1999 in "Kingsport T N"

▰ Bailee Clair Anderson

Died November 20, … More Information
Bailee Clair Anderson, age 2 of Tennessee, entered the Kingdom of Heaven November 20, 1999.
Obituary published: November 21, 1999 in "Kingsport T N"

▰ Audrey Lynn (Wright) Anderson

Died May 15, … More Information
Audrey Lynn (Wright) Anderson, age 40 of Winchester, Tennessee, left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home May 15, 1998.
Obituary published: May 16, 1998 in "Nashville Tenn"
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