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Bessie Anderson Obituary

age 85 was born to Robert & Sara Henighan, Sr. Bessie Ruth met and married Thomas H. Anderson, Sr. Bessie Ruth was an Eastern Star and worked over 36 years as a private Duty Nurse with Ultra Nursing Registry, Chicago, IL. A member of Jerusalem MBC where she served as a deaconess and nurse's guild. She made her transition peacefully on Tuesday April 5, 2016. Preceded in death by husband, both parents, 2 daughters Hermadean & LaTonya; son Jerry Anderson, 5 brothers; 1 sister and granddaughter LaShawn Marshall-Fields. She leaves to cherish her memories 4 daughters Hurghlennia Marshall, Annette Anderson, Lenora Griffin & LaSonya Polk; 4 sons Hurghton,Thomas, Jr., Herman and James C. Anderson; 2 brothers; 4 sisters; 22 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, special thanks to Aperion Health Care and Methodist Northlake Nursing Staff. Visitation Tuesday April 12, 2016 from 9-11:00a.m. with funeral services to follow at 11:00a.m. all services at Jerusalem MBC 1747 Fillmore Street.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Apr. 10, 2016.

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Vera Harley

April 17, 2016

To the Entire Anderson Family and Lenora:
So sad I wasn't able to be a part of Mrs Anderson 's homegoing celebration. She was always a spirited and kind soul....praying God shall give you the spirit of favor in order to accept his decision...
Vera Harley , Jerusalem Baptist Church
(Shay)

April 14, 2016

To: LaSonya & the entire Anderson Family,

Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Our family is praying for your family. The memory of your Mother will always be in your heart.


Donna A. Prothro-Brown & Family

freddie williams

April 12, 2016

Our prayers goes out to the family she will be truly missed. A very loving and helping woman. She earned her crown. Freddie n Katrina Williams love u Ms Bessie

Pamela White

April 11, 2016

Our hearts are truly saddened. Our nearest neighbor for so many years has joined family on the other side. May God continue to bless one of His hardest workers and her family.

Mrs. Anderson standing

Cocoa White

April 11, 2016

To the entire Anderson family, my former next door neighbors

My sincere condolences. Mrs. Anderson was one of my moms while growing up in Tarrytown. She was one of the great ladies of the 3W Block Club and Keno Club. I'll always have fond memories.

Daria Jackson

April 11, 2016

Lenora, I am praying for you and your family at this trying time. May our Good Lord provide you all with the strength, comfort and peace that only He can. You have my sincere condolences. God bless all of you. ❤

Dwaine Terry

April 11, 2016

Deepest Condolences at this time.Positive prayers and thoughts for the Anderson family.

Andre Steele

April 10, 2016

I truly love you grandma and you will be truly missed by the
Andre Steele family

Andre Steele

April 10, 2016

I truly love you grandma and you will be truly missed by the
Andre Steele family

doreen watts

April 10, 2016

Love this family been around them for over 45 years Mrs Anderson will b miss

Nicole Griffin-McCant

April 10, 2016

My family and I will continue to grow in your legacy, grandma. Love you, From Bambi!!!

Denese Harrell

April 10, 2016

With loving memories, rest in peace Aunt Ruth

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9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Jerusalem MBC

1747 Fillmore Street, Gary, IN

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11:00 a.m.

Jerusalem MBC

1747 Fillmore Street, Gary, IN

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