Catherine I Anderson

Catherine I Anderson obituary, North Little Rock, AR

Catherine I Anderson

Catherine Anderson Obituary

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Catherine Idamae Anderson “Granny,” 85, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, June 29, 2025. She was a resident of North Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born in Palestine, Arkansas on December 31, 1939 to Rev. Irby and Jewell (Reeves) Rodgers.

Catherine graduated from Little Rock Central High School, Class of 1957. After graduation she went to work for Blue Cross Blue Shield for two years then went to work for Workers Compensation as a court reporter for 47 years.

Catherine attended First Assembly of God in North Little Rock. She loved to watch General Hospital and the Razorbacks. She also attended every sporting event of her daughter and grandchildren. She was their biggest fan.

She is preceded in death by her parents, loving husband of 58 years, A.J. Anderson and her sister, Lillian Clark.

She is survived be her daughter, Cathy Dillon (Randy) of Sherwood; grandson, Ryan Dillon of Cabot; granddaughter, Caitlyn Lockwood (Aaron) of North Little Rock; great-grandchildren, Andi Dillon, Peyton Lockwood, Logan Lockwood and her precious dog, Twiggy.

During the past two years, she was a resident at Woodland Heights in the memory care unit, where she was nicknamed P.K. (preacher’s kid). Thank you to the staff that loved and cared for her.

Visitation is 9:45 AM, followed by the Funeral service at 10:30 AM on Monday, July 7, 2025 at Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home (1921 Main Street) with burial following at Rest Hills Memorial Park.


Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., North Little Rock, AR  72114.  501-758-1170.

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