Dorothy Morris Anderson

Mrs. Dorothy Morris Anderson, 80, of Roanoke, Va., and formerly of Covington, Va., died on Tuesday, September 15, 2009. She was the wife of the late Kenneth Archie Anderson. Mrs. Anderson was born on August 19, 1929, in Staunton, the daughter of the late John Randolph Morris and Margaret Baker Morris. She waited tables at her father's restaurant, The Ogara Grill, where she met her husband, Kenneth. She was a member of Covington Baptist Church, where she was very active in church functions including being a member of the Joy Sunday school class, the flower committee and especially enjoyed preparing meals at the church. Mrs. Anderson enjoyed traveling to her favorite place, Myrtle Beach, and to Hawaii on her last trip. She was also a member of the Jackson River Garden Club. Mrs. Anderson enjoyed cooking, doing crafts and was an excellent seamstress. Mrs. Anderson is survived by her children, Gary Anderson, of San Antonio, Texas, Greg Anderson, of Roanoke, and Susan Anderson Westen, of Charleston, S.C. Additional survivors include seven grandchildren, Todd, Michelle, Meredith, Jennifer, Ryan, Sarah, and Chris; a greatgranddaughter Carrington; her daughters-in-law, Mary and Gail; a sister, Jane Hanson; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Anderson was preceded in death by her brother, Joe Morris; and by a son-in-law, Kirk Westen. A funeral service will be conducted 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2009, at Covington Baptist Church with the Rev. Chris Poluikis officiating. Interment will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 28, 2009, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Loving Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Kenneth and Dorothy Anderson Music Fund at the Covington Baptist Church, P.O. Box 687, Covington, Va. 24426. Those wishing to send condolences online, may visit www. lovingfuneralhome1913.com.