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Johnisha Anderson Obituary

ANDERSON, JOHNISHA SHANTEL ("NE NE") - was born on February 20, 1982 to Phyllis Anderson Watts and the late Johnnie Williams in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. She departed her life on October 30, 2007 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. Ms. Anderson attended school in Oak Ridge and Knoxville, Tennessee. She truly loved her family and fought a relentless battle with sickle cell anemia. Johnisha is preceded in death by: father, Johnnie Williams, Sr.; grandfather, Woodrow Anderson, Sr.; grandmother, Annabel Williams. She leaves to cherish her memories: a devoted, loving and faithful mother, Phyllis Anderson Watts; stepfather, James Watts of Chattanooga; dedicated and loving brothers, Benjamin Anderson and James Watts of Knoxville; brothers, Johnnie (Melissa) Williams of Oak Ridge and Shawn (Chrishane) Williams of Alcoa; stepbrother, James Jackson, Providence, RI; stepsisters, Vereda Watts of Knoxville and Katiesha Watts of Elizabeth City, NC; grandmother, Gladys Anderson; grandfather, Eugene Williams; great-grandmother, Lillian Spratling of all of Oak Ridge; aunts, Dorothy (Norris) Patton of Jackson, MS, Alice Anderson, Vickie (Kirk Brandon) Thompson, Vera Anderson, Shirley Guinn, Deborah Long, and Susanna McCanelly all of Oak Ridge, Gloria (Derrick) Batiste, Barbara (Morris) Nance, Mary (Marcus) Martin, Utopia, GA, and Cynthia Burems of Knoxville, TN; uncles, Richard (Robbie Mae) Anderson of Oak Ridge, Woodrow, Jr., David Anderson of Chattanooga, Carl Burems of Knoxville; a host of very special cousins, family and friends. A special thanks to Ms. Joy Heavilon of St. Mary's Nursing Staff. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. at True Light Missionary Baptist Church, 3229 George Light Road (Solway Community), Knoxville, TN. Service will follow at 1:00 p.m. with the Elder Darris Waters, officiating. Interment, Oak Ridge Memorial Gardens, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Arrangements by Unity Mortuary. You may call upon the family at 1817 Rosedale, Knoxville and 103 Wilberforce, Oak Ridge. Johnisha's guest book can be signed at: www.unitymortuaryknox.org

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Oct. 31 to Nov. 4, 2007.

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Katiesha Watts

May 20, 2018

I love ❤ you sister and miss you

Vanessa Harvest Glenn

November 10, 2007

Sissy I am so sorry to her about your daughter. In times like this its hard. The lord will make a way.

Maria Bingham

November 8, 2007

phyllis my thoughts and prayers are
with you.God promises us that he would not put anymore on us than we
can bare,if you need a friend i am just a phone call away. #973-6067

Denise Rice

November 8, 2007

phyllis iam so sorry for your loss you will always be in my prayers

Jasama Tyson

November 7, 2007

I used to play with Johnisha years ago when we were growing up, I had a chance to see her again at Baptist Hospital. I am glad I had that chance! She was a very nice person... To the family: A loved one that has finished their life on earth is not dead, their life has just began. They are still with us in spirit~ May God be with you at this time.

Aaron Whitehead

November 6, 2007

As a nurse in the ER, I frequently took care of Johnisha. I am sorry to hear the sad news, but I know that she fought a long hard battle. May God Bless her family, and take Johnisha into his loving arms.

MISTY SCARBROUGH

November 6, 2007

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

LARRY MORTON

November 6, 2007

PHYLLIS
I AM SO VERY SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR DAUGHTER, WE AT THE HOSPITAL ARE ALL THINKING ABOUT YOU AND HAVE YOU IN OUR PRAYERS. IF THERE IS ANYTHING WE CAN DO TO HELP YOU PLEASE LET US KNOW.

Mack Webster

November 6, 2007

Phyllis,
I am so sorry. May the Lord comfort you and your family during this time of sorrow.
Mack Webster

Annette Faulkner

November 5, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Gloria Anderson Batiste

November 5, 2007

Dear Sister, Ben & Lil Binky: I know you are hurting and there is nothing like the loss of a child and sister, especially the bond and love that you had for Ne Ne. We all love you and will always be here for you. Just remember that Ne Ne is no longer suffering and that God knows best. Remember That The Lord Will Never Forsake You, And He Has Promised to Never Leave You. Please continue to lean on his everlasting arms. Continue to pray for strength and lean not on your own understanding. "TRUST IN THE LORD".

I love you Sis & nephews.

We will all miss Ne Ne, but we will always remember the joy and love she gave during the time the Lord allowed her to stay with us. She was so beautiful and kind-hearted. She will be missed, but her sweet and precious memories will forever live on.

Love, Your Sister Jean & Family

Sandy Foster

November 5, 2007

Dear Phyllis, your family, Through the years I have said to you so many times, "Please tell Johnisha that I believe in her." Now is the time to say, "I believe God is taking care of her." I do. She has always been totally loved by you. Now she also knows the total love of her heavenly Father. She's all right, Phyllis. My prayers are for you, my dear friend. God's peace be with you.--Sandy Foster

Lativia Booker

November 5, 2007

Sissy,I am so sorry for your loss.May God bless you and your family Ne-Ne was a beautiful person and she is now an angel with our Lord.We will keep you in our prayers.

Patricia (Golden) Cleveland

November 5, 2007

Sissy,
Sorry to hear about your loss. May God keep his protective arms around you and your family at this time.

Tina Spears

November 5, 2007

Phyllis, I'm so sorry to hear the loss of your Daughter. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

NANCY BORDEN

November 5, 2007

Phyllis,
It saddens my heart that you are having to go through this. But be assured that jonisha is having a wonderful time dancing in heaven and over time your GOD will mend your broken heart. please let us know if you need anything.

GLORIA DICKERSON

November 4, 2007

PHYLLIS I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND HELP YOU THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME IN YOUR LIFE. I WILL PRAY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

Wanda Thomas

November 4, 2007

PHYLLIS I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS SAD TIME IN YOUR LIFE. WANDA THOMAS

Ja'Lyn T

November 4, 2007

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Tammy Shockley (Personnel)

November 4, 2007

Phyllis,I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You have alot of people who love you and are praying for you.

The Staff at the Beck Cultural Exchange Center "Where African American History is Preserved"

November 4, 2007

As the Lord will say" Job well done my good & faithful servant"

Sammie (Sam) McClellan

November 4, 2007

Dear Phyllis,
I was very sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter. I'm so sorry I can't be with you at this time, as I now live in Florida. Know that my heartfelt prayers are with you and your family at this time.

penny woods

November 4, 2007

phyllis I'm so sorry to hear about Nee nee I'm praying for you and the whole family please know I will always love youre family as my own you are like a sister to me and that will never change I know your heart is broken but God will heal it I love you phyllis I never get to see you very much but my thoughts are always with you and the intire family love Penny.

Thelma Baxter

November 4, 2007

Vera and Anderson:
Sorry to hear of the passing of your love one.May God comfort and keep you, and you in my prayers.

LeAnn Cockrum

November 2, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. Please let us know if you need anything at all.

Diana (Brock) Wiley

November 2, 2007

Sissy,

May God bless you and your family during this difficult time.

Angela Williams

November 1, 2007

To Sissy and your family,
I was so sorry to hear that you had suffered such a loss.I know God will give you the strength to be strong through it all.Your family will sustain you and help you. My prayers are with you and your family.

Gloria Dowdell

November 1, 2007

Phyllis (Sissy),
I was sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. Keep your faith in God, and you will be OK.

EDWIN BILLS

November 1, 2007

JUST TO LET YOU KNOW THAT I CONSIDER YOU MY FRIEND AND THAT MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU. I KNOW GOD WILL CARRY YOU THROUGH THIS MOMENT!
EDWIN BILLS (PHARMACY)

araffa

November 1, 2007

i am so sorry to hear about your loss you are on my prayer

Margie Roberts

November 1, 2007

Phyllis,
I wanted to let you know how sorry I was to hear about Johnisha. I am praying for you and your family.
If there is anything I can do please let me know. We all are here
for you, we love you.
Margie

Hannah Batiste-Duff

November 1, 2007

SISSY MY PRYARS AND LOVE ARE WITH YOU AT THIS DIFFCULT TIME.I WILL BE HERE FOR YOU AS YOU WERE FOR ME LOVE HANNAH.

October 31, 2007

Phyllis,
So sorry about your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sandie Lawson (KNA)

susan lane

October 31, 2007

Phyllis and family
my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God bless you.
Susan Lane (Radiology)

Connie Buis Maddox

October 31, 2007

Phyllis and Family,

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Johnisha. God has promised to never leave or forsake you, that is one promise you can depend on. Lean on Him during this time; He is dependable and will supply every need you have. I pray for your strength through this time and in the days to come.

October 31, 2007

God bless and heal the broken hearts of your family.

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