Ruth l. Anderson Obituary in Madison at Perry-Spencer Madison

Obituary For Ruth l. Anderson

Ruth L. Anderson, 74, of Madison, NC died February 11, 2021. There will be no public viewing. A private service will be held Friday February 19, 2021.

On Thursday February 11, 2021, Ruth Ann Anderson was called home and her body was pain-free. Ruth was born April 11, 1946 in Martinsville, VA to the late Leroy Lindsey and Viola Dalton Freeman. Ruth was married to the love of her life the late James Willie Anderson Jr. and was a loving and caring mother, sister, grandmother and friend to her family. Ruth was educated through the Stoneville Public School System and later Charles Drew High School where she was a member of the women’s basketball team and a majorette in the band. She began her work career with Stoneville Furniture Company and later Burlington Industries until she had to come out in 2006 due to a disability. After coming out of work she enjoyed traveling and spoiling her grandbabies. Ruth was a member of Oak Grove Methodist Church in Stoneville, NC as a child and later as an adult moved her membership to St. Stephens United Methodist Church in Madison where she was a member of the Senior Choir and United Methodist Women.

Ruth was preceded in death by her beloved husband James and leaves to cherish her memory her daughters; Annette Anderson and Lawanna Anderson, sons; Billy Anderson and Keith Anderson. Grandchildren; Nikki Waddell, Mikayla, Christian, Nicholas and Dorian Anderson, Gabrielle Atwood and one Great Grandchild; Cameron Anderson. Sister; Betty Mosley and Brother; Otto Lindsey, brother-in-Law; Lawrence Anderson (Sheila), and Robert Shelton and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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My mother, Emma Spain, and I offer our sincerest condolences to the family. I remember working with Ruth Ann. I also remember trips that my Moma and I took with Ruth Ann. We always had a great time. She was always so fun and high-spirited. She will truly be missed. Respectfully, LaShanda Dalton and Emma Spain

I worked many of years with Ruth Ann at Burlington Ind. She was a very sweet lady and will truly be missed. Family you all are in our prayers we know all to well how you are feeling we lost our mother also may God bless and watch over us all. A mother is the best thing on earth that God couldI JD9 give a child..love you all and we will pray one for another.

Loved working with Ruth at Burlington Ind. She was always full of spirit. Sending prayers for you all.

I was sadden to hear of the passing of your mom. Ruth was my classmate and friend. I will never forget her beautiful smile when we greeted each other. It's hard to lose a love one but GOD will bear your burdens and keep you. Love Nancy McClinton.

My most sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the entire Anderson Family. Her son Billy is my classmate. We all grew up together, and shared many different times together. I would like to extend my sincere prayers and sympathy to a great family that is known and loved by so many. Please remember all the good times that you all had and shared with such a great mother. So sorry for your loss. Most sincere and respectful, Dexter Welch Nashville, TN.