December 7, 1960 – September 10, 2023
KINGSPORT - Kathy Lynn Anderson, 62, passed away in Jacksonville, Florida. She is survived by her sister Debra (Robert) Schiavone, her niece Kelsie Schiavone and nephew James Schiavone. She is predeceased by her parents James and Barbara Anderson. Kathy was best known for her devout faith in God and her love of family and friends. She was a member of Colonial Heights Christian Church and loved her church family. Kathy's physical limitations never stopped her from achieving her goals. She received her undergraduate degree from ETSU and her graduate degree from Auburn University. She loved people and pursued a career in education teaching Spanish at Sullivan East High School. Kathy's resilient, optimistic spirit was well known to all who knew and loved her. We may all take comfort knowing she is running free now with her Lord in Heaven.
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Yvonne Shotwell Cooke
January 12, 2026
Kathy was a dear person. She and I were in Kingston, TN one day with her dad and his sister. As soon as we arrived she and I headed to the coffee shop. I always looked forward to seeing Kathy.
Kris Carlson
October 23, 2023
What a wonderful person Kathy was! I had her as a teacher in high school for Spanish (she was an absolutely wonderful teacher). She was always upbeat and positive in spite of the physical limitations life had presented her with. She was a shining example of giving glory to God no matter what. I kept up with her in recent years over Facebook and she was always a joy and encouragement to everyone. She will be so missed by all of us who knew her. I praise God that you´re in the presence of the Father now.
Tony Yates
October 14, 2023
I love you my dear friend. May God give you the freedom that you lacked in this world. I will forever miss our long conversations.
Melanie rosenbalm
October 14, 2023
She made Spanish so easy for me.
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Tony Yates
October 13, 2023
Kathy was my life long friend. No matter what happened, she had my back.
Only once in a lifetime do you meet someone like her.
I love you Kathy. I hope you are finding your reward.
I will always miss you.
Tony Yates
October 13, 2023
Kathy was my life long friend. Our many conversations will never be
Tara Carver Peters
October 7, 2023
To Kathy's remaining family:
I was so honored to know Kathy since high school. The first time I met her was my sophomore year in French 2. She was such a gem and she was so smart! She had the warmest personality and the greatest spirit of anyone I have ever known. Her faith in God was always evident in her daily life. I always enjoyed talking with her and running into her throughout the years while shopping. I am so sorry for your loss, but Kathy has definitely earned that perfect body and eternal life that was waiting for her as her reward! I am blessed to have known her!
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