Dorothy Lee Anderson

Dorothy Lee Anderson was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was born on July 27, 1937, in Donaldsonville, LA, and lived to be 88 years old.

In August 1957, she married her beloved husband of 56 years, Joseph Isiah Anderson, who passed away in 2013. Together they had nine children, three of whom died a birth - a daughter Yvonne and twin boys, Ronald and Donald. Dorothy was a wonderful hairdresser and the caretaker of her entire family. She was also a gifted cook, known far and wide for her famous gumbo, which everyone who knew her loved and cherished.

Most importantly, Dorothy dedicated her life to serving Jehovah. She was baptized as one of the Jehovah's Witnesses in 1980 and remained a faithful servant of Jehovah in the Mary Esther congregation. She had the privilege of serving alongside her six living children and 15 grandchildren, setting an example of love and faith that will never be forgotten.

Those surviving family members who will always love her dearly and look forward to seeing her again in Paradise include: Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren:

• Denise Renee McGregor, preceded in death by her husband Tyrone McGregor, children Helayna and husband Luis, Hillary and Hollis.

• Lois Marie Anderson; children Arielle and husband Ellis with a great grandchild on the way, and Desja and husband Oscar with child Catalina, Kylo, and Korah.

• Joseph Isiah Anderson and wife Nicole Anderson; children Peni, Aspen, and Kade.

• Larry Anderson and wife Teri Anderson; children Stephen, Desire, Nigel and Alonia.

• Rodney Kevin Anderson and wife Emma Anderson; children, Alex and wife Amber with children Roman and Natalie, and Alyson and her daughter Alaura Jane.

• Anthony Gerard Anderson and wife Nicole Anderson, children Summer.

• Her sisters: Eloise Reynard and husband Lester, Ester Green and husband Arthur.

• Her brother, Alvin (Popee) Dennis and wife Ollie.

Preceded in death by:

Her father, Forger Robinson, her mother, Alonia Dennis, and husband Alvin Dennis. Her brother Llyod Edward Robinson and wife Dianne, and Donald Dennis and wife Chris, who is still here with us today. Edward (Cat) Dennis and wife Josie, and she too is here with us today, her sister Mary Lee and husband James Armstead.

Dorothy's life was one filled with love, care, and service to her family and Jehovah. She will be deeply missed until the day her loved ones welcome her back in Paradise.