Viola Anderson

Viola Anderson obituary, Grundy, VA

Viola Anderson

Viola Anderson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Grundy Funeral Home of Southwest Virginia Inc on Nov. 19, 2024.
VIOLA (SHORTRIDGE) ANDERSON, 87, of Vansant, VA, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, November 16, 2024, at the Heritage Hall Nursing Home following an extended illness. Born in Buchanan County, she was the daughter of the late Harve and Mary Jane (Childress) Shortridge. She was a lifelong resident of Buchanan County and was a member of Vansant Church of Christ. She was a loving wife, mother and homemaker.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Anderson; Brothers: Cecil Shortridge, Bill Shotridge and Hassell Shortridge; Sisters: Marie Boyd, Ponzella Fields, Phyllis Sensenig and Linda Sue Shortridge.
Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Regina Lynn Anderson, Samuel James Anderson and Drema Michelle Anderson all of Vansant, VA; Sister: Wanda Shortridge of Vansant, VA.
Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Graveside Services for VIOLA (SHORTRIDGE) ANDERSON will be conducted Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. at Mountain Valley Memorial Park, Big Rock, VA, with Pastor Mike Rife officiating.
Active Pallbearers will be family and friends.
Grundy Funeral Home of Grundy, VA is honored to serve the family of VIOLA (SHORTRIDGE) ANDERSON.
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