Mrs. Donitta Jean Anderson

Obituary For Mrs. Donitta Jean Anderson

Youngstown A homegoing celebration in honor of Mrs. Donitta Jean Anderson (Gater), will be held Friday at 1pm at J.E. Washington Funeral Home, 2234 Glenwood Ave in Youngstown, OH. Mrs. Anderson,68, who was loving known as Jeannie was granted access to God's heavenly kingdom September 15, 2021. Jeannie was the shining light in every room she entered, making everyone feel her welcoming and loving soul. Born on October 28, 1952 in Youngstown, OH to loving parents George Gater Jr and Bernice T. Gater (Cunningham) both from Alabama. On August 25,1973 she started the most beautiful love journey with her soulmate and husband R.D. Anderson Jr. Jeannie was a loyal and faithful servant of God. Beginning her path at St.Paul AME, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, where she was baptized and married. She also attended Greater Ebenezer Baptist Church, St. James AME Church, and St. Andrews AME Church. She was apart of different programs including; the chior, usher board, Sunday School boards, and advid missionary member. Which she founded the Save Our Soles back to school giveaway. While over the years she held many work positions, starting as a teenager. Which include; fast food, department/ retail stores, selling insurance, and retiring in the daycare field from Kiddie Daycare & Preschool. She enjoyed planning events, watching movies, old westerns, shopping , trying new restaurants, and traveling. Jeannie's greatest joys was her family. She leaves to carry on her memories; her husband of 48 years, five children: Rachelle (Rodney) Tucker {Jacksonville, FL}, Daryl Anderson Sr {Pittsburgh,Pa}, Summar Anderson(William) Slaughter Sr {Cleveland, OH}, Danielle Anderson and Sierra Anderson {Cincinnati, OH}. One daughter-n-love Rochelle Barlow { Dallas, Tx}. Eight grandchildren: Brittany Tucker, Jailen Anderson-Jennings, Daryl Anderson Jr, Raykwan Anderson, Mar'Quel Anderson, William Slaughter Jr, Tyheim Slaughter and Messiah Slaughter. Four great-grandchildren: Jhai'Lee Jennings, Jayceon Anderson, MiKayla Anderson, and Layla Anderson. Five godchildren; Kiasjia Barlow, Lauren Anderson, Rey'Ven Anderson, DeQuan Forte-Marsico, and Derrick Williams Jr. Including a host of family, friends and love ones. Welcoming her to her new home; her parents, brother Daryl Gater,Grandmothers: Glady McCain, Mamie Gater; Grandfathers: William Cunningham, Moses McClain and George Gater Sr, Grandson Khiman Anderson, Daughter-n-Law Anissa M. Anderson, Aunts: Louise Cunningham, Margert Lewis and Willa Fears. The family will receive friends Friday from 12-1pm at the funeral home. The Repast will be at The Saxon Club located at 710 S Meridian Rd, Youngstown, OH 44509

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