Elsie M. Anderson

Elsie M. Anderson, 87, of Catawba, Va., passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2009. After many years as a baker at Catawba Hospital, her great joy in retirement was gardening and caring for her family. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Marvin E. Anderson; her devoted son, Woody R. Smith and daughter-in-law, Arlene M. Smith; her grandsons, Trevor R. Smith and Bret A. Smith; her granddaughters, Woodelyn C. Smith and Wraylyn A. Smith; her sister, Gladys Day; and her dear and close friends. All will miss her very much, and she will always live in our memories. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4, 2009, at Lotz Funeral Home in Salem but visitors are welcome from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2009, at Lotz Salem Chapel with the Rev. Bill Atkins officiating. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park.