Dr. Marion Henderson Anders

Dr. Marion Henderson Anders obituary, Austell, GA

Dr. Marion Henderson Anders

Marion Anders Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Davis-Struempf Funeral Home & Crematory on Feb. 12, 2022.

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Dr. Marion Henderson Anders entered eternal rest at Delmar Gardens in Smyrna, GA on Friday, February 11, 2022. She was a 77-year-old native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Marion was a proud 1962 honor graduate of Scotlandville High School in Scotlandville, Louisiana. Upon graduating, she went on to receive her B.S. and M.Ed. (1965 and 1968, respectively) from Southern University A & M College in Louisiana. She received her Ed.D. from Atlanta University in 1987.
Marion, a lifetime member of Kappa Delta Pi international education honor society, touched many lives in many places as a proud educator. She taught junior high school and high school biology, as well as, served as a school-based administrator in Omaha, Nebraska, New Orleans, Louisiana, and Los Angeles, California. She retired in the Dekalb County School District in Metro Atlanta, Ga, where she served most of her career. There she was a high school biology teacher, a high school assistant principal, a middle school principal, and a district administrator. She retired from the Dekalb County School District as an Area Superintendent of Middle Schools, during which time she was credited with pioneering middle schools in the district. As a lifelong educator, she did not stop at retirement. She went on to serve Argosy University of Atlanta as the Education Program Chair and Associate Professor and later a part-time professor of education. Marion dedicated herself to education for over 45 years.
In her spare time, she enjoyed spending quality time in the Word and spending time with and traveling with her family. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy. She was a member of True Vine Baptist Church, Louisiana, and First Baptist Church of Atlanta, Georgia.
Marion is preceded in death by her parents Mabel and Henry Henderson; husband, Wm. Victor; and brother, Charles Fisher, Jr., and his wife, Barbara. She is survived by her children Dr. Tiffany Brown and her husband, Michael; son, Damon Anders; sister, Rosa Henderson; grandchildren, Jordan Davidson, Jalen Davidson, and Madison Brown; niece, Natalia Davenport and her children, Joseph and Joshua; nephew, Charles Jerome Fisher III and his wife, Sandy; and a host of other loving family members and friends.
A funeral service will be held Thursday, February 17, 11:00 am at Davis-Struempf Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home.
For anyone wishing to view the service virtually, a live stream link will be available on Mrs. Anders' Tribute Page at www.davisstruempf.com at the above-listed service time.

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February 18, 2022

Dr. Edward E Williams posted to the memorial.

February 17, 2022

Michael Tappler posted to the memorial.

February 17, 2022

Michael V. Tappler sent flowers.

Dr. Edward E Williams

February 18, 2022

I extend my condolences to Dr. Marion Anders' family. Dr. Anders was a very warm soul who always made me feel like I was special. She had a very pretty smile. Dr. Anders was a committed and dedicated educator. I worked with her at Argosy University and had worked with her to complete her dissertation research at CAU. I am glad that our paths crossed. I am proud to have known Dr. Anders.

Michael Tappler

February 17, 2022

To Damon and Tiffany,
Your mother always encouraged others to live up to their full potential in life. She is loved and will be missed by many. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

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Harriet L. Woodard

February 16, 2022

Dr. Marion Anders was an outstanding visionary leader who believed in collaboration. As principal of Stone Mountain Middle School, she empowered and challenged her staff to reach their highest potential.
Dr. Anders pioneered Middle Schools in DeKalb County School.

Linda A Davis

February 16, 2022

Tiffany and Damon, it was a pleasure to have known your mother. I like you will cherish the memories and good times that we shared at DYJ and the DEKALB District

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Samantha Marti

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Antoinette McGlasker

February 15, 2022

Dr. Anders was a leadership role model and mentor to me. Her style, humor, intelligence and fierce determination were inspirational to me and many others with whom she worked. Condolences to her family, friends, and loved ones.

Celestine Davis

February 15, 2022

Dear Family, Your loss is my loss. Marion was my best friend from high school to forever. Our families blended so many years ago. I'll see you in the rapture, sweet friend.

Dr. Faith Glaspie-Ellis

February 12, 2022

Dr. Anders, it was a pleasure working with you at Argosy U. You were always so warm and welcoming. I appreciate our time together.
My condolences to your family and may you rest in Heavenly Peace

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