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Thelma Anderson Obituary
CHURCH HILL - Thelma "Mammy" Anderson, 90, of Church Hill, went peacefully to be with the Lord, Wednesday, January 3, 2024. Thelma was born on Boozy Creek and had resided on Harrtown Road until moving to Church Hill. She loved to quilt, having been a seamstress.
Thelma was preceded in death by her husband, Roy "Pappy" Anderson; parents, George and Sarah Whitaker; sisters, Hildred Taylor and Vilas Horne; brothers, Ezra Whitaker and Carlos Whitaker; and son-in-law, John Harr.
Survivors include children, Emma Harr, Allen Anderson (Tammy), Kent Anderson (Margi); grandchildren, Thad Carter, Jason Anderson (Audrey), Wesley Anderson (Emma), Nikki (Jason) Clark, Amber Harr, Whitney (Brent) Pippin; great-grandchildren, Sawyer Clark, Emory Smith, Reece Pippin, Rebecca Carter, Corbin Adams; sister, Margaret Grogg; brother, Claude Whitaker.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 7, 2024 from 1:00-2:00pm at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport. A funeral service will be held at 2:00pm in the funeral home chapel with Ron Horne officiating. Graveside services will follow at Booher's Cemetery on Boozy Creek. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
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Brenda McCloud
January 17, 2024
I remember when my sister and I had to wear dresses. We hated it because everyone else wore pants. She talked my mom into letting her make us matching bell bottoms. I remember her kindness.
Melanie Jennings
January 5, 2024
Thelma will be sorely missed. She was the sweetest person, and such a blessing.
Her family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Kay Goins
January 5, 2024
Thelma was a neighbor and friend, I would stop at her yard sales, and other times just to visit , sit and talk for a while. She was a precious lady.. Love and prayers for all her family and friends..
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